Do You Really Need Four Years of a Language?

A question we are asked constantly: do I really need 4 years of a language? WATCH THIS VIDEO as we discuss the answer to this question and explain our reasoning. There are certain things colleges are looking for in rigor and course selection and it’s important to be informed BEFORE making important decisions on your class selection. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the latest admissions updates!
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[@Vidyush1]

Hello, thanks for your video. If my kid targets colleges that state 2 yrs of world language requirement would suffice (like UT Austin, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Urbana Champaign, MIT etc.,) then is it necessary for 4 yrs of doing language? Despite what they state, would they consider 4yrs of language to be plus? My kid is a Freshman in 3rd year of Spanish and is debating whether to go for 4th yr or not. Thanks in advance.

[@LotusPremierEducation]

The general answer is they would consider more years a plus, but it does depend school to school. He should absolutely take at least one more year if he is still a freshman, even if he is in his third year. It's best to get as close as possible to "maxing out" the language levels at your school. And if you do replace a language, make sure it is with a class that fits your child's narrative.

[@dilbeenbajaj6456]

Is there a benefit to taking Honors foreign language if both Honors and CP carry the same weight? If my child opts for Honors in freshman year and then feels the need to go down to CP in subsequent years will that be viewed negatively?

[@LotusPremierEducation]

Thank you for your question! There is definitely a benefit to starting on the Honors track early. It will not be negative if he needs to drop down, but it may warrant a quick explanation in the additional information section. We always recommend starting higher and moving down if you need to, rather than holding yourself back. You never know what you are capable of until you try! 😊

[@sunnytsai4044]

what if my student already get a 5 on AP exam, is two years foreign language good enough?

[@LotusPremierEducation]

Great question! It depends on how many years they studied that language already and what their narrative is in the college process. What year is your student? What are they hoping to study in college and how many languages do they speak?

[@LotusPremierEducation]

@@sunnytsai4044 thank you! It sounds like your child's situation is a bit unique. We would recommend speaking with your child's counselor at school or speaking with a college counseling specialist who can evaluate your child's narrative as a whole. We hope this helps!