<p>Completing level 4 in high school may help you place into a higher level Spanish course in college if you choose to continue taking Spanish courses (or practice Spanish on your own by talking in Spanish to Spanish speakers or reading stuff written in Spanish).</p>
<p>If you look at top schools requirements, it usually will say 3 years required, 4 years preferred. To me that makes 4 years of foreign language something you want to aim for to be a preferred candidate. Now, that said, they are going to look at your whole program of study along with stats etc. Since you have such a strong gpa and program, it seems, you might be fine with one weak area in your program. Is there some compelling reason not to do the preferred work? Does it conflict with some other core class, or is it just conflicting with an elective? I’d weight the core requirement more than the elective, usually. But is this elective something you are really eager to take or does it further an interest you have? Just questions to think about.</p>
<p>BrownParent<<<Thanks a lot. I agree with you. The reason I am considering Spanish 4 is that many elite school “prefers” a candidate with 4 years of foreign language. I am trying to fit in my schedule.</p>
<p>ucbalumnus<<<thanks! Even though I (despised or disliked) Spanish though I hope this negativity changes</p>