Should I drop AP Spanish?

happy1
Sun, 23 Sep 2018 16:05:56 +0000

I think it is probably fine to drop Spanish for a class you will enjoy more. But first I would check the following:

– You can look at any college’s common data set (google “XYZ college common data set”) and check section C to see how many years of foreign language the colleges you plan to apply to look for. I haven’t seen any college ask for more than four years (which means achieving level 4) of a foreign language so you should be in good shape.

– You may want to see if colleges you are considering have a foreign language requirement that can be satisfied with AP credit. If that is the case you can decide if you would prefer to take Spanish in HS (and hope to get the AP credit) or college.

– Top colleges want to see that your guidance counselor has checked the box in his/her recommendation saying you have taken the most rigorous schedule available at your HS. (That does not mean you need to take every AP offered.) But I would check with your guidance counselor and ask if he/she will still mark that most rigorous box if you switch from AP Spanish to robotics. 5 APs may well put your schedule in that category, but I would ask before making any schedule change.