<p>I'm an about to be a junior and I already took Spanish I and II. I took Spanish I in middle school, and I took Spanish II in the 9th grade. I wanted to take Spanish III last year, but there was no teacher for the course. This year they have a teacher, and I wanted to know if I should take Spanish III. I'm worried though because I have gone a whole year without practicing Spanish and I don't want the class to lower GPA; however, I know that top colleges like to see three or more years of the same language. Should I take Spanish III or not?</p>
<p>Wouldn’t everyone who takes Spanish 3 in your school be in the same boat? It seems to me if the teacher wants you all to succeed there will be some review</p>
<p>Yeah I talked to a girl who will be taking Spanish IV and she is a little worried as well. Spanish III and IV students will be in the same classroom. The biggest problem is that I just found out about the available teacher yesterday and I have school tomorrow so I would have to change my schedule. Is it worth changing my schedule? </p>
<p>I had to wait a year in between taking Spanish 2 and 3 because of my middle school. I was a little rusty for a little while, but I caught up quick. I would review your old notes though if you still have them.</p>
<p>So you think that I should take the class?</p>
<p>I am in the same situation, except I’m a sophomore. I signed up for Spanish 3 next year, hesitantly… and I seriously did it for the same reason–colleges love to see more than two years of a language, especially when that language is Spanish. I was pretty worried, too. I know how you feel about being worried it will drop your GPA since you haven’t had it for a year, but a language you spent two years learning will not disappear that easily. You may feel you are dusty on it but once you sit in class, you will start refreshing your memory after about a week or so, and you’ll be back in the Spanish zone. 
It’s not going to be the easiest class in the world, but I think we can do it!! It just takes some work and dedicating some time each day to brush up on Spanish skills, but I believe you can do it, and definitely take the class–don’t pass up on the opportunity !! -Sally </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. </p>