<p>I am a junior. So far I've taken 3 years of french, 2 years of normal English and one year AP language, and a bunch of AP sciences. </p>
<p>I'm thinking of getting into Universities like Cornell or Rochester, does anyone know how to check how many years of classes they require? I'm thinking of dropping English and French senior year and taking AP physics instead. I'm a science guy so physics is more appropriate, but I'm afraid to do so if these universities require 4 years of french and English instead of just 3. I tried college board's search, it didn't tell you how many years you needed... </p>
<p>If you are in the United States, 4 years of English/literature is most likely required. In fact, in my state at least, and in the states of all the universities that I have looked at, 4 years is requried to graduate from high school. You probably will need to take the fourth year.</p>
<p>Rochester has no minimum subject requirements. Our curricular philosophy is “learn what you love.” We would respect you more as an applicant for pursuing the subjects you value most.</p>
<p>However, the critical thinking skills and writing skills that you can hone with advanced English literature and foreign language courses can matter for gaining admission and will matter for succeeding here. So if you follow your preferences during your senior year in high school, make sure it’s in the context of an overall rigorous, challenging schedule that helps you improve those skills too. Our other motto is “Meliora,” which means roughly “always better.” In Latin–which can also be a valuable subject for study and admission here.</p>
<p>Best wishes in the year ahead. And FYI if your screen name means you play the drums, I know at least one of the hundred good bands on campus that’s losing a percussionist to graduation next year.</p>