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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm confused by this "4 years of language [b]in high school[/b]" distinction. My son took 8th grade Spanish 1 as a high school class at his middle school. It will be listed on his high school transcript. Just like Algebra 1 Honors in 8th grade is a high school credit listed on his transcript.

In that case, is it still frowned upon by some colleges to take Spanish 1 in 8th grade? I don't see why it would be. [/quote]

Sure, Algebra I from 8th grade counts as high-school level math. But colleges still want four years of math during high school, too.[/quote]

But that is different because Maryland requires four years of math in high school to graduate so everyone in Maryland will meet that requirement.

In contrast, Maryland requires two years of language to graduate both of which can be earned in middle school.

So is the UMD requirement aligned with the Maryland graduation requirement or do they require two years in high school in addition to whatever was taken in middle school?

I understand much more is recommended.
It would be helpful to know minimal requirements to have application considered.[/quote]

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