I'm in 8th grade and i am choosing my courses for 9th grade. I hate languages but when i started to learn ASL from some older students, i actually enjoyed it. But, i heard that some colleges don't accept ASL as a language. Should i just do spanish or french for 3 years (minimum requirements for my school is 3)?
p.s. I don't no what colleges i want to go to since i am only 14.
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It depends on your state. Many states do accept it for their foreign language requirement. And, if they are offering it in high school, I would assume that ASL is accepted by your state universities. Also, more states are re-thinking their stance on ASL amid pressure from linguists stating ASL is it's own language and not just manually coded English. I would talk to the HS councilor and find out if ASL is accepted or will be soon. That will help make your decision.