<p>I took Spanish 1 in 7th/8th grade combined (and got a high A in it, if that matters), but my teacher in 8th grade didn't teach ANYTHING.. Our warmup consistently took up 3/5ths of our class period and 1/5ths of it was her screaming at people for not doing it. Her quizzes were from the book (which you could see the questions and answers in). Anyways, she has a reputation for teaching nothing, and people who go on to do Honors Spanish 2 as a freshman STRUGGLE, and have to study A LOT. </p>
<p>I am kind of interested in taking Latin (even though it's considered "dead"), because it helps for vocab (SAT,reading,writing, college, etc..) and it's useful in the medical field (which I want to work in). </p>
<p>To get to AP for Spanish, you have to do Spanish 2, 3, and 4 Honors, and then AP is in 12th.
To get to AP for Latin you do Latin 1, Latin 2 H, Latin 3 H, and AP Latin in 12th.
Do colleges prefer a certain one or something?</p>
<p>I don't mind taking either... I am taking all Honors/AP, along with a sport and a club or two, so I was wondering which subject you think I should take and why.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d say take Latin if it interests you more and could help with your career.</p>
<p>Is it a tougher language to understand and does it actually help for vocabulary? By the time I take the SAT by the way, I’ll only have done Latin 1, 2 H, and part of 3 H…</p>
<p>Definitely take Latin! Since I have just completed my Honors Latin I course this year, I can say with confidence that it helps with vocab of all languages, not just English (even though it compliments English the best)! I too am looking forward to a medical career, so I decided to take Anatomy&Physiology along with Latin, and they just compliment each other so well!</p>
<p>I don’t have the luxury of taking Honors Latin 1(there’s only regular) and I can’t take Anatomy and Physiology. I am taking Honors Bio this year.</p>
<p>Whichever type of Latin you take, it will definitely help out! And Latin should definitely help with Bio, especially when taxonomy is thrown your way. Good luck with whatever you decide!</p>
<p>Both are good choices. Latin would help you academically with vocabulary in many languages, and Spanish would help you more in the social sense, as you live in California and there is a lot of Spanish influence. I’d say take Latin, though, if you’re really interested in pursuing your medical career.</p>