4th year of language vs 1 - 2 more APs

lanawinters
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:54:17 +0000

I’m a rising senior in HS hoping to reach for Stanford. Due to scheduling conflicts, in order to take my 4th year of French this coming year, I would have to use a study hall hour and self-study with minimal instruction all year. Although possible, it would not be an ideal situation. Since Stanford recommends at least 3 years of a language (albeit more is better), I’m technically fine where I stand now.

That said, rather than self studying French all year, I also have the option of taking both AP microeconomics and AP psychology or AP environmental all year (in addition to 5 other AP classes). From an admissions standpoint, what would make me more competitive: going for the 4th year in a foreign language or taking the extra APs? (Also, which AP(s) would you recommend taking of those two options if taking that route is best)