INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION Today’s guest essay is by Kartini Divya; she is originally from India and now practices architecture in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated with Master of Architecture from North Carolina State University. “Mom & dad, I want to study abroad. Through international higher education and meeting people of other cultures, it…
NEW RESOURCES: FIRST 500, ARQUITINA, LATINAS IN ARCHITECTURE As you may know, ARCHCareersGuide.com is all about helping you become an architect; as such, we are always seeking new RESOURCES. Well, we found some new resources for you! For us, one of the best resources for becoming an architect is to talk with or read about…
WINTER ARCHITECTURE COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Have you ever thought of taking an architecture course in college while still in high school? If so, check out these options — There may be others available across the county, but we know of these offerings. Cornell University https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online DEA 1110 Making a Difference by Design…
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS / CONTENTS Unlike most majors, undergraduate architecture programs may require a portfolio; this is especially true for Bachelor of Architecture programs. All graduate architecture programs will require a portfolio. Requiring a portfolio does not mean you have to be a talented architect prior to admission. Rather, the portfolio demonstrates your level of creativity…
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ARCHITECT? Below are replies to the above question from professional colleagues; they address the question as to what you might wish to do as you desire to become an architect. While these replies are from a few years ago, the position titles listed…
DECISION CRITERIA Ultimately, how will you decide on which architecture programs to apply and more importantly which architecture program to attend. Granted, you will NOT make the latter decision until next spring (National Reply Date: May 1, 2022), but now is the time to think about how you will make this important decision. Do you…
GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2021 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs. ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs…
APPLICATION: STEPS FOR SUCCESS Once you narrow your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines are in early October. For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others…
RANKINGS: WORTH IT? Most recently, we have presented essays on the process of selecting an architecture program; see below for the topics and links to the essays. Today, we will focus on Rankings and discuss their merits; ultimately, are they worth it? Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/resource-architecture-programs/ Architecture Programs …
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS For over ten years, ARCHCareersGuide.com has provided its popular Architecture Summer Program. Now, we announce another new resource – a listing of academic year programs. Academic Year Program https://www.archcareersguide.com/academicyear/ Like Architecture Summer Programs, these programs held during the academic program are designed to introduce you to architecture and design. Some…