I am writing on behalf of my friend's family. They are Russians. Their son knows Russian really well. He would like to use Russian to satisfy "language-other-than-English" (LOTE) requirement for college admission. Obviously, his HS doesn't offer Russian classes. The closest community college that offers Russian is in two hours (driving distance, one way). He took UCLA proficiency test in Russian and completed it (grade A, proficiency equal to 3 years of HS, maximum possible at this test). However, his HS counselor says that many colleges would not accept such document. HS would not accept it either. This kid is a sophomore, so he has some time to fix the problem. He is NOT planning to learn any other foreign language, because is he very loaded with math and comp sci classes that he is taking.
What are his options:
1. Are there any online college (community college, for-profits) classes in Russian that give credit? Price is not an issue. He needs credit for admission only. Once admitted, he would take college-level test, administered internally by the corresponding college. He knows Russian, this is not an issue. The issue is the absence of LOTE credits in college application.
2. Are there any tests to demonstrate proficiency in Russian? (There is no Russian SAT exam. Russian AP test is a weird animal, as it is NOT recognized by College Board and colleges. In fact, College Board was not even aware that some internet company is using "AP" brand to promote it's product).
3. Any other ideas?
The student had not finalized his college list, but planning to apply to UC and a number of top schools. He is a bright kid, I really would like to help him, if possible.
Would really appreciate all advices.
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