So I’m currently contemplating whether or not I want to go the 5-year route or the 4+2 year route for my architecture degree. I have some questions based on if I went the 4+2 route.
-If I went this route I am wondering how I would fare in the applicant pools for schools like Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and Penn if I have an SAT score of 1440 which I know is weak and a 3.96 UW GPA. Now I know on their own these scores will not help me get in but I’m curious if I have a very strong portfolio that reflects my intellectual and creative curiosity, plus very strong ecs and letters of rec would this set me apart? OR because these schools aren’t as architecturally focused, as some of the 5 years will they not consider my portfolio that much for admissions?
Basically, I want to know with this given info would it be a waste of my time applying to these schools to major in architecture?
(I know the differences between the 4+2 and the 5-year programs and I like different parts of each but I am just wondering my chances for a 4-year school not which to decide)
Apply to a bunch of different options and then decide later which route you’d like to go. My daughter did that and she’s glad she did because she realized after visiting the colleges that helped her decide which path to take. She choose the 4+2 path and is so happy she did. Everyone is different. You won’t know where you’ll get accepted so it’s best to have options. 
Good luck!!
Thanks! Where did she end up going?
None of the schools that you mention offers a 4.0 + 2.0 BS+MArch program per se.
For Yale, Princeton and Columbia you don’t declare your major until your sophomore year and admission to the architecture major is discretionary. If you graduate with a BA in architecture, you may be accepted into the school’s own MArch program or you may not. If you are accepted, the MArch will most likely take 3.0 years not 2.0, though there’s probably wriggle room on required classes.
Penn is a little different. It offers what they call an Intensive Major which can lead to advanced placement in their MArch program. I’m not sure how or when you apply for admission to the Intensive Major.
All of these schools are within reasonable range for you, and I wouldn’t consider it a waste of time to apply. However, they are also all highly competitive reaches (for everyone). Presumably your submission of an architecture focussed portfolio would be a plus, the same as any other arts supplement. I think it would be worthwhile to ask the admissions department how the portfolio is evaluated (and by whom) so you can prepare accordingly.
There are plenty of great 4.0 + 2.0 BS+MArch programs (though not in the Ivy League) which you should also consider.
Hey man, I’m in the same boat (applying as an architecture major to ivies not commonly known for their arch program w/ not so perfect test score). Feel free to PM me if you want to talk 
She attended WashU (Washington University in St. Louis) with a BS in Architecture. She is now enrolled at University of Washington in Seattle - Masters of Architecture. She has been accepted and is enrolled as a second year student and will graduate in two years.