If you speak a language that is not taught in American schools could it count toward your college application?Answered
Me and my family know Malayalam and its not taught in American schools so is it better that I put it into my college application or should I leave it . I switched to Programming Class after I finished my two spanish credits in middle school so is it ok if I apply for a seal in Biliteracy in Malayalam.
Earn karma by helping others:
2 answers
I would say always put it. Diversity is huge and with language they typically see it as an asset for you to be able to cross barriers and connect with different groups of people. Regardless of it’s use in the USA, you are considered able to engage and connect with people whom only speak it. Anything that counts as a trait/ability/accomplishment you put! (I’ve never heard the opposite—maybe if it’s a made up language from game of thrones or something then leave that out. Lol)
I would say yes, especially if you are the first of your family to go to an American college. It can be attractive to colleges looking for more inclusivity and cultural diversity.
Your chance of acceptance
Your chancing factors
Community Guidelines
To keep this community safe and supportive:
- Be kind and respectful!
- Keep posts relevant to college admissions and high school.
- Don’t ask “chance-me” questions. Use CollegeVine’s chancing instead!
Out of my cousins I am not the first of my family to go to American colleges but if we are counting just grandparents, parents, and uncles than maybe.