2006-09-12 15:05:45 · 13 answers · asked by noszhe12 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Many schools are now expecting 3 years of a foreign language. Some schools do not require this and some degrees do not find this necessary.
Your best bet would be to contact the university that you are considering. In some states you can receive an award of distinction on your diploma for taking 3 years of a language along with certain math and science requirements. It may help you to speak with your high school advisor as well.
Also, taking language in high school can help you in college. It seems to be much harder in college if you do not take it in high school.
2006-09-12 15:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 years of any foreign language is good, but not a prerequisite for getting into a good college. Grades, extracurricular activities, community involvement, recommendations . . . you will need those.
Where are you applying to? University of Mexico . . . 3 years of Spanish might be required there (or at least fluency).
2006-09-12 15:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sw. Caroline 29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't have to be Spanish, but most schools require a foreign language if it was offered at your high school. Some schools only require two years, but most require three and perfer four. You could also do two years of one language and two of another if your high school offers more than one foreign language.
Virtually all college preparatory schools require students to study a foreign language for at least three years. There's a reason for that.
2006-09-12 15:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure taking a foreign language looks good to any college or university, but I don't think it is required. Certainly it doesn't matter which language you take.
2006-09-12 15:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, the minimum is 2 years of a foreign language, and you got it. I also have 3 years of spanish because i took latin freshman year. dnt worry!
2006-09-12 15:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most universities do not require foreign languages to be admited, but will require at least two semesters to graduate.
2006-09-12 15:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by adrixia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We only had to take 2 years....for TN schools.
2006-09-12 15:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily.
But it helps to be, bi-lingual. In the future, you'll have more job opportunities.
2006-09-12 15:07:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you may need them to get a job, however.
i'll neglect to comment further on that.
2006-09-12 15:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u do but i hope not
2006-09-12 15:07:16 · answer #10 · answered by dee_dee A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋