<p>I've heard that the AP Spanish test is a better indicator of fluency than placement tests. Harvard states placements along the lines of a 5 on the test. What level would be best if one got a 4 on the test? Are language courses very intensive at Harvard?</p>
<p>I got a 5 on the AP and I took Spanish 50, which I thought was a bit too easy (though only a bit). </p>
<p>Take the placement test anyway and see where it places you, but you might want to shop Spanish 50.</p>