<p>DD got a 4 in AP Spanish with no summer program, living abroad or outside studying. However, her HS teaches immersion language so they are forced to speak, write and listen in Spanish in class at all times. I have no data, but the school generally does very well on AP tests, so I think it makes a difference. The hardest part of the AP test is the speaking and listening. If your D’s HS teaches immersion then it may be worth a shot. May also be worth it to try the SAT II with listening in November (only offered a few times per year). Language placement at DD’s school correlates a 670 on SAT II to a 4 on the AP and placement into third year Spanish.</p>