UC schools - Are the required subjects, REQUIRED?

NoFX · 11-10-2006, 10:36 PM

I'm applying to UCSD and maybe UCLA and I noticed that both schools require 2 years of foreign language.
I've only done one year.

Do they not even look at your app if you havent fulfilled the requirements?

bobby100 · 11-10-2006, 10:56 PM

You have to fulfill all requirements to apply. Maybe do it on line. 1 year of language will hurt at any good school. 2 years isn't great either.

NoFX · 11-10-2006, 11:39 PM

Ok thanks. I'll be looking into the online courses.
I'm planning to take a sat2 language test in december (i selfstudied for a long period of time). If I get a good mark in that, can that waive the required 2 years?

bashi · 11-10-2006, 11:44 PM

thats going to be really hard with only 1 year...unless your a fluent speaker , who knows.

Gryffon5147 · 11-11-2006, 12:04 AM

Yup, the UC reqirements are pretty much the bone requirements for any college. Many go far beyond it.

NoFX · 11-11-2006, 04:08 AM

hmm that sucks..
I'm an international applicant and I had no idea that 2 years of foreign language was the minimum requirement for many colleges until a year ago and i wasnt allowed to continue my french classes from 9th grade.

Do you think I should even bother to apply to UCSD? (or any UCs for that matter?)

Chedva · 11-12-2006, 11:08 AM

It may be different for international students - depending where you're from, either English or your native language may be considered "foreign language", so you may have 2 years without realizing it.

Either e-mail or phone the schools you're interested in and ask them.

NoFX · 11-12-2006, 01:17 PM

Thanks Chedva.
I'll contact the UCs.