With three children about to embark on their college experience, I can share that the biggest issue is finances – MONEY! As one who has been in higher education for the past 25 years, I can share that the biggest issue is finances. So how do address the issue – SCHOLARSHIPS. As you might guess,…
DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Over my many years in architectural education, I have been involved with many different worthwhile programs. My absolute favorite is my involvement with the Diversity Advancement Scholarship; it started in 1987 as National Vice-President of AIAS and has continued almost every year since. It truly is a great feeling to reward scholarship…
This weekend, I am in Dallas to attend 2B an Architect. The event is one of the five Architecture/Design Career Day/College Fair held throughout the country. As mentioned in an earlier blog, these events are an excellent opportunity for you to learn in detail about architecture programs. In a matter of hours, you can connect with from…
Recently, I was able to learn of three (3) individuals with an architectural education who have successful careers in architecture via state government and a non-profit design center. Below are summaries of links on each of the individuals profiled. Further, these three architects further support the notion that you can pursue any number of career…
In researching and determining the BEST architecture program for you, what resources will use? How do you decide which programs you consider, apply and eventually attend? One that you may be encouraged to consult is the RANKING of programs. For the design professions (architecture, landscape architecture, and interior architecture / interior design, the most widespread…
Academic Courses As becoming an architect requires a college education, you should focus on courses that will prepare you accordingly; this will include four years of English and mathematics. As is possible, pursue honor courses and advanced placement (AP) courses. While the mathematics requirement varies among architecture programs, many require or encourage you to take…
As an architecture student, you may not be fully aware of the collateral organizations that surround architecture; however, as an architecture student, you should become more engaged with them to maximize your path on becoming an architect. Collateral Organizations Below are the five collateral organizations that play an important role in the profession of architecture:…
What is the best way to research an architecture program? Most would suggest you visit the campus and meet with faculty/representatives from the architecture program. But many students may not have the resources nor time to visit. Well, attending an Architecture/Design Career Day/College Fair (see below) is the next best method to learn the details of…
Today, I am pleased to launch this new website. ARCHCareersGuide.com https://www.archcareersguide.com Amazingly, I launched my previous blog, ARCHCareers blog on May 29, 2008 — over 10 years ago. During these last ten years, I have authored over 550 entries; looking back, I am amazed as I never thought I had that much to share. But I…
I was wondering if you have any advise in regards to creating an architectural portfolio for graduate school for someone who didn’t major in architecture. I am trying to gain a good idea of what the school would be looking for with the knowledge that my undergraduate studies were in another field. Any advise would…