<p>Since MIT takes a portfolio for architecture, how does that weigh into the standard criteria for admission, like SATs, GPA, and more importantly, scientific research? Does the consideration of the portfolio de-emphasize these to some (even small) extent?</p>
<p>I believe the portfolio requirement is for students applying for the graduate programs in architecture, and I don’t see anything in the department’s website which contradicts this.</p>
<p>MIT does not admit by major, and all students are considered based on their essays, grades, recommendations, standardized test scores, and extracurriculars.</p>
<p>given the architecture on campus, I’d say that their evaluation standards for architecture are relatively lax. lol</p>
<p>I believe Mollie is correct and she is an alum of MIT. My kid is in the Arch School at MIT but for the grad program. I do not believe there is a portfolio to get in for undergrad and it is a BS and not a BArch program. There is a portfolio to get into the graduate architecture programs and it counts a lot. I also think when you apply as an undergrad, you are not committed to any particular major, such as architecture.</p>
<p>yes, you don’t need a portfolio for undergrad, though it is accepted if you want to submit it, and yes, you are accepted into MIT in general and not into any particular department.</p>
<p>Guys, this post is three years old. 
tachobg is actually finishing his/her (I think) sophomore year at MIT.</p>
<p>oh, i was just trying to clarify the above statement, but anyone who is interested in MIT architecture read above…lol</p>
<p>wow, how’d it pop up on latest posts then?
lol now i feel dumb</p>