The other situation where “recommended” may not be “required” is if the applicant comes from a low opportunity situation (e.g. where the high school does not offer level 3 foreign language). But that does not apply to the OP.
The other situation where “recommended” may not be “required” is if the applicant comes from a low opportunity situation (e.g. where the high school does not offer level 3 foreign language). But that does not apply to the OP.