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…
AFSF DESIGN – SATURDAY STUDIO As many of you know, one of the more popular resources is the Architecture Summer Program listing; it is a great resource as it connects you with summer programs to learn more about architecture. But, what do you do during academic year? Well, this post highlights the AFSF Design –…
QUESTIONS TO PONDER To start with, we are discussing your future as an architect. Specifically, your future as an architecture student. Before we discuss today’s topic, here are the more recent essays listing on the website; check them out to catch up. Resources for Program Research Resource: Architecture Programs Architecture Programs 2021 Career Days /…
4 STEPS TO EARNING STRAIGHT As With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started the fall semester. As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin classes. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting college is a chance to reassess your strategy…
2021 CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS Thus far, we have addressed these topics related to selecting a program; select one if you have not yet had a chance to read the topics: Resource: Architecture Programs Resources for Program Research Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs – Fall 2021 http://www.archcareersguide.com/resources/college-fairs/ Amazingly, summer is basically…