<p>@Apollo11 @SwaggyC The language program at my school is deplorable, so I feel you guys. I’m really disappointed- I like Spanish and I’m pretty good at it, but I don’t want to waste my time in a class that does nothing.</p>
<p>I’m still quite worried about what colleges will think. I feel like you do need 4 years…</p>
<p>@LikeThis</p>
<p>Most of the colleges I’ve looked at require two and recommend three. Three years should be enough unless you’re going for a language major or whatever. If you know a native language, the three year language thing becomes even more irrelevant. </p>
<p>Well I’ve got debate camp soon, but for the time being I have nothing to do :P</p>
<p>@TeamRocketGrunt I’ve heard, if it’s obvious you know a native language (and you’ve also been in an English speaking environment for a while) then it really doesn’t matter, and you need to still learn another language. For example, if you speak Mandarin at home and English at school, it doesn’t matter that you know two languages, you still need to learn another. </p>
<p>Learning a language for 3 years, in my individual opinion, is an obvious appearance of satisfying the requirement or recommendation. It means you don’t actually want to learn the language, so you’re kind of being forced to.</p>
<p>If you hate a teacher or your teacher just sucks at teaching, try learning the language at the SAT or AP level during the next year and take the test to prove you’ve learned it. </p>
<p>@Woandering @TeamRocketGrunt </p>
<p>Yeah, there are two camps on this. Honestly, though, I don’t really understand how people can teach themselves languages- what do you do for speaking/listening? Who’s going to correct you? </p>
<p>Ugh. Can’t decide my schedule for the life of me. Good teachers are so hard to come by.</p>
<p>@LikeThis You could try a spring/fall camp if you can find one, or just use CDs and SAT practice books (are there any?). Or you could find a friend to tutor you, or an actual tutor. Admittedly, it’s harder to self study, but I don’t think it’s impossible. If you’re teacher’s horrible, how are you learning in class?</p>
<p>@LikeThis: I agree with @Woandering, you could definitely just get a friend to help you out, especially one who is a native speaker. I think 4 years would look better, but if the teacher really sucks, then I’m not sure if it’s worth it. I totally feel you on the schedule struggles. :/</p>
<p>Ughhh, I want finals to be done with so I can be done with worrying about my grades and stressing about my rank. I just want summerrr. </p>
<p>@Woandering @Almondjoy7</p>
<p>Thanks, guys. If there’s a will, there’s a way!</p>
<p>I’m going to try NSLI-Y, YES Abroad and CBYX for language learning, probably apply to UPenn Huntsman</p>
<p>@Apollo11 Are you looking at language/IR majors/minors？</p>
<p>@Woandering </p>
<p>Some sort of program like UPenn’s Huntsman Program.</p>
<p>Finally back from a ban I got because of discussing AP questions. Feels good.</p>
<p>On a completely unrelated note, I got a skateboarding sponsor!!! Really happy</p>
<p>@Apollo11 Huntsman sounds awesome. I wish Penn had a version of M&T with more finance and less engineering. Then I would definitely apply to Penn.</p>
<p>@afroninja26 A lot of people got banned for that haha
Happy that the Kings won and I don’t even like hockey</p>
<p>Anyone have any tips on self studying AP Lang? I’m still scouring the web for good sites to use during the summer as prep. I am prepared to use CliffsAP and 5 steps to a 5 with 500Qs as half cram style studying during the year. </p>
<p>Hello All!
QUICK QUESTION:
What type of SAT IIs should I be looking to take? I’m looking at really top tier schools and their websites say two or three but not which type (Math, Science, English, History). I’ve already signed up for a math and a science but im asking if for my third one ( which i’ll take next year) should be another science or history/english one? BOTTOM LINE: What “subject” of SAT IIs are colleges looking for that you’ve taken?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance. </p>
<p>@PoisonIvy20 Based on my minuscule experience with SAT2s, I would suggest taking a range of subjects. So, if you already have a math and science, take an english or history one. I guess this shows that you’re well rounded enough in the basic subjects, so you’re ready for college.</p>
<p>@PoisonIvy20 It’s a must to take SAT II Math 2, Chem, Bio but the others just take random ones I guess? I’m taking the World one this Saturday… yeah not gonna be impressive to colleges but taking it anyways. (Friends who got into Princeton and Stanford both took it…?)</p>
<p>@PoisonIvy20 A lot of people take math 2, a science(normally chemistry or bio, some take both but meh) then a lot still take US history or World because most people on CC take the AP versions.</p>
<p>@SwaggyC </p>
<p>Ugh, I don’t even want to hear about hockey ever again…</p>
<p>@Woandering
M&T is really mostly finance. I know 3 alums and a lot in the program, and the majority just look at the systems of engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mech/Elec/CS with a focus on business) and then have a lot of finance. </p>
<p>I really really recommend that you visit UPenn and the M&T program, since I can’t really explain it too well, and everyone I know [~10 people?] have enjoyed it extremely [These are people who turned down Harvard et. al. for M&T]. </p>
<p>If it helps persuade you to look at it further, M&T has a summer program for Juniors and Sophomores (i.e you’re eligible) called MTSI (M&T Summer Institute) that’s pretty prestigious and a good look into the program.</p>
<p>Also, like every M&T grad I know are at least pulling in 100k+ in income [Most are pulling 7 figures], have a very nice standard of living and are very happy with their decision.</p>