Masters in Landscape Architecture

Unofficial transcripts for each prior college or university attended

Contact information for three recommenders

Unless the specific program says otherwise, be concise; an ideal essay should say everything it needs to with brevity. Approximately 500 to 1000 well-selected words (1-2 single space pages in 12 point font) is better than more words with less clarity and poor organization. Helpful tips and advice for drafting a compelling personal statement when applying for graduate admission. What does this statement need to accomplish? 2) What kinds of content belongs here? 3) The basic message: your academic achievement despite challenges

The portfolio should include your best,most recent work and demonstrate an ability to communicate your ideas in a visual format. You may include work you have completed as assignments in school, but we also strongly encourage you to include projects you did on your own. Technical skills are an advantage to designers; however, they are not the primary purpose of the portfolio review. The admissions committee assesses your potential not your professional design abilities. Submission Requirements: PDF format (single pages). We do not accept 2-page spreads. 12 pages maximum (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches). Portfolios with more than 12 pages of content or incorrect size may not be reviewed. A title page and table of contents page are optional. If included, they are not counted toward the 12-page maximum and they must not include images, graphics, or backgrounds. Do not include your resume/CV in your portfolio. Submit your portfolio via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application.

Your curriculum vitae/resume provides a complete accounting of your educational, research, volunteer, and other experiences (including relevant professional work experience and internships). Please fully cite publications and conference papers.

Unless the specific program says otherwise, be concise; an ideal essay should say everything it needs to with brevity. Approximately 500 to 1000 well-selected words (1-2 single space pages in 12 point font) is better than more words with less clarity and poor organization. The statement of purpose should convince the admissions committee that your achievements show promise for your success in graduate study. Think of the statement of purpose as a composition with four different parts. Part 1: Introduce yourself, your interests and motivations Part 2: Summarize your undergraduate and previous graduate career Part 3: Discuss the relevance of your recent and current activities Part 4: Elaborate on your academic interests

TOEFL/IELTS

We encourage all MLA applicants to write a short statement answering the following question: Please tell us how you would define a successful collaboration among students in a team project setting, and provide an example of how you have creatively contributed to a team project in your previous work or educational experience.