Language Admissions Requirement at Dartmouth

[ar1000]

The web site says that one must be fluent in one foreign language.

 

I speak German, but I didn't take it in college. I took 4 credits of sign language as an elective as an undergraduate. Would I still be eligible to apply?

Edited July 21, 2015 by ar1000

[maelia8]

Usually if you don't have an academic record confirming fluency, they will take you at your word during admission and require you to take a translation or oral exam to prove your fluency after admission. I would state that you speak German and leave it at that, unless you're worried about your ability to write and read German on an exam.

[ar1000]

Thanks! I'm not worried about my German.

[xolo]

Wow, what a vague requirement. It never fails to surprise me.

 

I would expect what maelia8 says to be the case. If you are worried, or if you want to build your application profile, I know that German has exams for all levels B1-C2. 

 

Except, if you are a native speaker, I don't think they allow you to take the exam (but in that case, it should be obvious that you speak German)

Edited July 21, 2015 by eyepod