<p>I am currently finishing Spanish 3 as a Sophomore, having taken Spanish 1 in 8th grade.</p>
<p>My problem is, I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT. I can't stand this! I'm currently getting an A, but the class is so ridiculously boring! Except it's not even boring... it's tough, but I really don't have any motivation to participate. I plan on majoring in Electrical Engineering, and prefer Math & Science much more over Spanish.</p>
<p>Also, I already speak another language fluently (Bosnian), so would putting that in my college transcript help?</p>
<p>I really DO NOT want to take Spanish 4 next year, I hear it's mainly reading and writing (my least favorite parts of Spanish), and I think that if I took it, I'd end up with a B. I could try and get an A, but I have little to no motivation to try at all.</p>
<p>Would having only 3 years of a foreign language hurt my chances of getting into a good college?</p>
<p>I took our spanish 4 (also the 4th year equivalent) and got A’s, but didn’t take AP spanish (spanish 5) I think it’s a good idea to take 4 to show you have the 4 years of a single language, but if you really don’t want to then don’t force yourself to.</p>
<p>Most colleges require two years of a language, but going all the way (4/AP) really impresses them. Stopping at 3 could be a sign of a red flag… It shows that you didn’t just do the bare minimum (or you would’ve stopped at 2), but it also shows that you don’t go all the way through and complete what you start. </p>
<p>Colleges know how difficult the classes typically are, and going to 4 would definitely be a good sign to them. I’m taking it now as a junior, it’s really not that bad, granted I’ve been in Spanish classes since 6th grade and my father’s side is 100% Hispanic and speak Spanish, but even non-native and non-Hispanic students can do well in it. I’m taking AP next year.</p>
<p>I’d say challenge yourself… Spanish is pretty valuable in this day and age. If your school system is anything like ours, Spanish 4 is basically a review of everything you’ve ever learned, with barely any new material except for vocabulary. But don’t jeopardize your sanity and possibly your GPA (a B is NOT bad, but anything lower may be a risk, depending on your current stats and your plans for college).</p>