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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]depends on the school -- DS is at a SLAC -- and they made it clear it is helpful to take 4 years of increasing rigor of "the big 5" -- math, english, social studies, science, foreign or classics language.  DS was fairly proficient in spanish when entering HS -- he took regular track spanish (vs  honors).  This left him the "mental capacity" for APs while still showing increasing rigor, etc...the schools he applied to just saw 4 years in spanish[/quote]

I think that's where we're going with my kid, who's been in a DLI program since the 1st.  What's the point of rushing the AP test if most target schools want 4 years?  Might as well have an easy FL class and focus on AP math and science classes.    [/quote]

+2 This was our strategy too. My DD took language from kindergarten at a private k-8 and could have started high school in level 3. In 9th grade, we made a choice to have DD enroll in 9th in level 1 honors so she ended up at the AP level in 12th. Super easy-A until the AP level. Allowed her to concentrate her energy and effort on other classes. [/quote]

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