<p>I know that Wellesley requires a minimum of 3 years of a foreign language in high school, however, I only have 2 years. I've tried to fit my third year of French into my senior schedule, but it just won't give way to another language course. How much would only two years of a foreign language hurt my chances of getting into Wellesley?</p>
<p>I don’t believe that there is a “requirement” for the number of years of foreign language in high school. Admissions recommends four years in high school, but I’m sure some high schools may not have the resources to provide their students with that.</p>
<p>To satisfy the foreign language requirement, you need to get at least a 690 on a language SAT II, a 5 on an AP exam, or take two years of language at Wellesley.</p>
<p>I think as long as you are taking the most rigorous coursework at your hs then that is ok, but if there is such a requirement, please let me know!</p>
<p>There isn’t a required number of years of a foreign language to get into Wellesley. The admissions office is looking for breadth and for challenge in your high school schedules. They want you to come Wellesley with a good foundation so that you can build on those classes and be successful at Wellesley. I came to Wellesley having taken Spanish from 8th-10th grade,which was the minimum amount of a foreign language required by my high school and the state of New York. </p>
<p>Once, you get to Wellesley you are required to complete the foreign language requirement, which can be satisfied through AP or SAT II scores from high school or through completing a language up through the second semester of intermediate level. Most people who continue a langauage from high school are place into a 201 class and only have to take 2 semesters. If you start a new language or do not remember/ not prepared well enough by your high school class will be placed into a 101 class and will need to complete 4 semesters.</p>