Proving Proficiency in Russian?

Test Preparation AP World Languages
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<p>Hello,
So I've been studying Russian for a while now and wanted some advice on "verifying" my skills, since there isn't an AP Russian nor SAT Russian exam.
By the way, Russian isn't my first language and I studied it outside school. I'm only entering HS this fall, and most probably will only sit for a test in a couple of years.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>There is a prototype AP Russian Language and Culture test that is administered by American Councils.</p>

<p><a href=“Prototype AP® Russian Language and Culture Examination | Russnet”>Prototype AP® Russian Language and Culture Examination | Russnet;

<p>Alternatively, you can get certified by the American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/certified-proficiency-testing-program-actfl-testing-office”>http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/certified-proficiency-testing-program-actfl-testing-office&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you’re feeling really adventurous, you can go to Russia and take the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language.</p>

<p><a href=“В СПбГУ все больше иностранцев, желающих изучать русский язык - Центр дополнительных образовательных программ по направлению русский язык как иностранный СПбГУ”>http://russian4foreigners.spbu.ru/node/187&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>And these exams are acknowledged in <em>most</em> US universities, right? Will it boost my application in anyway? Uniqueness? Motivation? Intelligence?!</p>

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Doubtful.

I would assume that most universities with Russian departments are familiar with them. In all likelihood, they will have their own internal tests for placement/credit. For unis without Russian departments, I suppose the satisfaction of learning a less commonly taught language should be sufficient.</p>