How Will Colleges Look Upon This?

DouglasW
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:59:59 +0000

Ivy League schools want you to be fluent in a single language that is not spoken at home.

At my home, English, Chinese, and Gaelic are spoken. Therefore, I chose (or was rather forced by our limited course choice) to learn Spanish.

If you can prove that you are very fluent in Italian, then it shouldn’t be a problem. Afterall, Ivy League schools do not want you to take a course on something that you know perfectly well.

Also, don’t worry if you don’t get into an Ivy League School (although I’m sure you will get into some, as you sound very driven and motivated). UCLA is known for having one of the best medical schools in the nation. It’s a public, not an Ivy. Have a nice day!