What does 4 years of a language mean?

ucbalumnus
Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:46:35 +0000

This is probably the most FAQ regarding high school course selection for college admissions.

Many colleges do not clearly state on their web pages whether “four years of [the same] foreign language” means “completion of level 4 or higher”, or “four years of courses in [the same] foreign language in high school, if available”. However, it is likely that “completion of level 4 or higher” is more important for most colleges, although some colleges likely still have a preference for you to continue the same language to higher level courses if offered at your high school. But ask each college specifically if you really want to know.