ITS OVER Well, May 1 (see below) – the National Reply Date has come and gone. Did you make the right decision? You truly will not know until you arrive on campus in the fall and begin your courses. Even though you may think the decision is over, the work is NOT. There is plenty…
RESOURCES – PUBLICATIONS As an architecture student, you will quickly learn that architecture is all about BOOKS! Below are some books that you may wish to reference and purchase; to assist, links to each book in AMAZON are provided. One of my favorite from the list is Experiencing Architecture; I read it during my first…
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING There is an old adage – “You needs experience to obtain a job, yet how do you obtain experience if you do not have a job.” Besides, most employers are seeking graduates with experience. Nearly 91 percent of employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey prefer that their candidates have work experience, and 65…
DECISION RESOURCES With the May 1st national reply deadline fast approaching, consider the following resources as you make your decision. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, VIDEOS, CATALOGS, AND WEBSITES The first resource you are likely to receive from any school is the promotional materials that accompany the application for admission. Be sure to contact the architecture program as…
ADMITTED STUDENT DAY: MAKE IT MIAMI Yesterday, my wife and I had the pleasure (honor) of accompanying one of my daughters during her visit to Miami University (Oxford, OH). Her visit was part of an admitted student day – Make It Miami. She had visited the campus in the summer after her sophomore year in…
DECISION-MAKING Over the last three weeks, you were provided a set of three attributes to consider when selecting an institution, namely, You, Institution, and Academic Program. Now, as a conclusion to the discussion, let’s discuss how YOU actually make the decision. First, let me share a story – COIN FLIP When I served as the…
Now, for the third set of criteria to consider when making your decision: Architecture Program; first, we look at You. Last week, we looked at the Institution. ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Because you will spend the largest portion of your college career within the architecture program you attend, consider the following factors as you make your decision:…
DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA – INSTITUTION During last week, YOU attributes was discussed; this week, we discuss attributes related to the INSTITUTION. Attributes to consider when selecting an institution include: Type of school: While most individuals refer to all post–high school institutions as colleges, there are different types from which to choose. Most probably consider the university, typically…
DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA – YOU As my daughters are making their decisions on their college choice, the next three weeks will cover the three sets of criteria, namely, You (02/16), Institution (next week 02/23), and Architecture Program (following week 03/02). Decision-Making Process Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how will you select YOUR architecture program?…
CAREER FAIR Many architecture programs typically hold career fairs during this time of year – February and March. Below are steps to ensure success! First, be sure to attend. In my many years of experience working with students, many will have excuses for not attending – “I am only a first-year students,” “I do not have…