<p>Anthropology at UCLA: The "backdoor" major, as is seen by many.</p>
<p>Both Philosophy and Anthropology at UCLA are the only non-impacted majors which have over 300 applicants (386 and 473, respectively). </p>
<p>I'd like to hear College Confidential's view on what the deal is with both these majors and whether they're going to become impacted. Especially in the face of a growing applicant pool and a shrinking UC budget. </p>
<p>Food for thought. An intellectual discussion and/or debate is encouraged.</p>
<p>I remember that there had been speculation about anthropology and philosophy becoming impacted previously on this forum. They are definitely the anomalies. </p>
<p>I’m not in a position to make judgments, but I think you’re absolutely right that the pressures being exerted on the UC system will push them to admit less. I’d like to know how so many students are able to be accepted through them as well. And I’d like to see steps taken to reduce the deficit, even if it means reducing the spots available (or a significant rise in tuition). Sacrificing some cargo will stop the ship from capsizing, so to speak. </p>
<p>Well, after we all receive our admission decisions, of course. ;)</p>
<p>You would think they would “plug the hole” concerning Philosophy & Anthropology, so to speak. There must be a reason why they haven’t given it official “impacted” status.</p>
<p>Using UCLA’s 2010 Transfer Profile as my source, not only do these majors receive a plethora of applications, most of them are admitted. And a majority of that figure enroll in the school. </p>
<p>Dunno, I’ve always wondered why. Maybe they can afford to wield large departments, and the tuition covers the departments’ expenses and more.</p>
<p>UCLA has one of the top anthro grad programs in the nation, which = great exposure for anthro undergrads and great experience opportunities. They also have more field schools than any other university</p>
<p>The average gpa isnt even that low compared to the random humanities majors… Its still almost a 3.6</p>