<p>I'm looking for opinions, advice, good/bad about the CED architecture program. Is it easier/harder to get in than the general UCB student? Quality of programs? Class sizes? Etc.</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am a second year student at Berkeley, currently in CED's architecture program. I took ED1 and ED11A, two prereqs for the major, and while I enjoyed the classes and the things I learned, and earned As in both, I decided to not pursue the major for personal reasons. I am now studying economics and applied mathematics. But, the program is pretty good, it is non professional 4 year BA degree, and has great job placement in the bay area architecture circles. The program is demanding, with lots of studios and construction/structure classes. If you love architecture, this is where you should be. If you want to work hard, then berkeley is also where you want to go. Other good programs : Cornell, SLO, Columbia, Sci-Arc. Architecture is a tough major and doesn't pay much out of school. As an arch major, expect to spend all of your free time in the studio making models. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Is it difficult to get into the architecture major at cal?</p>
<p>I don't think so, but I'm not positive. Many people with no previous experience seem to do it, and some people with great experience, too. Anyone know better than I do?</p>
<p>My friend who was affiliated with the Berkeley admissions said the architecture program is really competitive. She suggested I apply undecided. I hope I did the right thing.</p>
<p>if architecture at berkeley is so competitive, than why do they not ask for a portfolio?</p>
<p>I don't really know, then again I haven't heard of an undergraduate architecture program that needed a portfolio for their freshmen. Maybe I'm wrong. But CalPoly's undergrad architecture program is really, really competitive (like the fourth best in the nation) and they don't require a portfolio.</p>
<p>what are the odds of being accepted as an out of state student to the CED? i have already sent in my application and am awaiting a decision. I just want to know what I should expect realistically.</p>
<p>I also have a question for this. Do you think I'll have a better chance of getting into Berkeley if I apply under the "architecture" major or "undecided" and then choosing architecture later on?</p>
<p>Probably the same, although some artchitecture ECs with a declared architecture major might make them think "we need architectures." Really, it probably won't change much anyway.</p>
<p>I applied right out of high school into Architecture, but there is no difference I believe. We all take the same requirements, and as long as you pull a B in the architecture classes, then are you accepted into the program. You simply have to transfer from Letters and Science college into the architecture college. Also, the architecture college is more willing to take ap classes for breadthe requirements. After you take two studios, ed11a and ed11b, you apply to the major. hope this helps.</p>