<p>Unless you speak a language other than English in your home, having only two years of foreign language is a serious deficiency in your application–at least when you’re talking about applying to Harvard and its peers. I’m somewhat puzzled by the notion that two years of foreign language is what’s “normal.” It may be the requirement for graduation where you go to high school, but the “normal” high school preparation for applicants to highly selective colleges and universities far exceeds the minimum requirements for graduation. </p>
<p>I regret to say I don’t see anything else in your posts that makes me think Harvard would decide to take you in spite of your shortage of foreign language. The reality is that Harvard fills its class by choosing among applicants who meet or exceed Harvard’s recommendations for high school preparation. ([Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Preparing for College](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/preparing/index.html#preparation]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/preparing/index.html#preparation)) With over 30,000 applicants to choose from, Harvard rarely has to compromise on what it wants. </p>
<p>Sorry.</p>