Is dropping English in a final term in High school okay?

taxguy
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:08:44 +0000

Here is what is requred for Maryland state universities:

"As prescribed by the Board of Regents, the university expects all applicants, at a minimum, to have completed by graduation the following course work:

Four years of English
Three years of mathematics, including algebra I or applied math I & II, formal logic or geometry
Three years of history or social science
Three years of science in at least two different areas, with at least two lab experiences
Two years of a foreign language
The above criteria represent the minimum requirements for admission"

Notice: there are NO exceptions for certain applicants. Why someone would take a chance and not take 4 years of english in the hope that this requirement would be waived, is beyond my understanding. It would be an insane risk to drop english in the last semester.