<p>On the Caltech site, it says three years of English, four recommended. How much does Caltech prefer four over three? I’m considering not taking English for my entire senior year (or perhaps a few terms) in favor of math/science.</p>
<p>If your math and science courses still involve plenty of writing, that sounds like a reasonable plan. Your school probably covers more writing in three years of English classes than most schools cover in four.</p>
<p>Three will probably be okay.</p>