Is there a way to go to a University without taking any Foreign Language classes?

Question

Is it true that if you get high score on the SAT Foreign Language, the Universities will take that as an requirement?

Answer 1

Not necessarily. For example, Northwestern only accepts a 5 on the AP, its very own placement test, or 2 years of Cs and above in the same language. You really have to look on the particular university's web page since it can vary a lot.

Answer 2

They may or may not accept the SAT as a placement test, but universities generally have placement tests in foreign languages before classes start, sometimes in conjunction with an interview if you're trying to pass out of all language requirements. If you score highly, yes, you can pass out of them and not have to take any languages. You won't get credit for it, though, (unless it's the AP exam), so you'll have to take another class in its place. If your language is not taught at the university, they probably won't have a placement test for it. In that case, ask your advisor (or suck it up and take a language).

Answer 3

You can confirm with the University you attend, but when I received my BS from SMSU in Springfield--I received the Bachelors of Business Administration Degree. The BS degree did not require a foreign language. The BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree was exactly the same except I was required to take a foreign language. Since I could not roll r's for Spanish, or felt I could complete any foreign language with a decent grade--I opted for the Bachelor of Science Degree.

Answer 4

Well, it depends on the school, but I think it's often possible to test out of the language requirement one way or another. Here are a few examples of requirements:
http://iacac.org/resources/State_Universities_Foreign_Language_Requirements_2007.pdf
Also, some schools let you test out of the first two years of language, but if you get an A in a third year course after doing so, you pick up special credit for the first two years.

Answer 5

In the 19th century you probably could get away with it.. Grow up embrace the requirement, its a skill you will have the rest of your life.. take advantage of it. One day you will be thankful when you are stuck in a country where you dont speak a word of what is spoken around you. Become that Global Citizen that your generation will become part of..

Answer 6

yea, but if you dont know a language how are you supposed to get a good score on a language test? if you already know one, then go for it, but if they dont take it you could always take an easy language class if you know the language. i wouldnt try to skip out on it tho