DECISION RESOURCES – 2023

DECISION RESOURCES – 2023 In our last essay, we promoted the idea of using a coin flip to make your college decision; not really, but the process of a coin flip can assist you in your decision.  But what else can help with your decision – Perhaps, not amazingly, there are numerous resources to access…

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COIN FLIP – REVISIT

COIN FLIP – REVISIT At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip.  Why do they do a coin flip?  Well, according to the NFL rules — The coin toss is a technical procedure to determine a set of rules; first and foremost is to decide which team takes…

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COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES

COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college. By now, you have been receiving acceptance letters; you may still be hearing from some of institions to which you applied, but now is the time to start deciding.  Amazingly, May 1, 2023, better known as DECISION DAY, is…

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APPLICATION PROCESS 2022

APPLICATION PROCESS 2022 Once you narrowed 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 were in early October.  For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others are…

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RANKINGS: NOT WORTH IT?

RANKINGS: NOT 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…

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CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2022

CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2022 Amazingly, summer is basically over, and fall begins soon. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / Fairs.  At this stage, most will be held in-person (pending COVID protocols); the event in New York has not determined its dates.   Architecture + Design…

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HOW TO DECIDE YOUR COLLEGE – RESOURCES

HOW TO DECIDE YOUR COLLEGE – RESOURCES This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college.   Amazingly, May 1, 2022, better known as decision day is fast approaching.  You may think that a little less than two months is a long time but trust us – it is NOT.  The…

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PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS / CONTENTS

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…

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DECISION CRITERIA

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…

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GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2021

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…

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