Selecting Program
SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2023 – Revisited
SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2023 Earlier in the spring, we posted an essay entitled, Summer – What to Do 2023. Now, that it is June, let’s us revisit. What are you doing this summer? For most, you are probably working. Are you working in the profession? If not, what are you doing instead? …
Read MoreDECISION MADE – NOW WHAT?
DECISION MADE – NOW WHAT? Earlier this week was May 1 – National Decision Date. Now, that you have made your decision on where to attend for architecture, now what? Consider the following steps between now and the start of the fall semester. Register for Orientation: It is critical to register for your summer orientation;…
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SUMMER PROGRAMS – ONLINE As you should know, ARCHCareersGuide.com publishes the most comprehensive listing of Architecture Summer Programs. From the website below, you can search, filter, and even download the listing of over 200 programs. Architecture Summer Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ As you might expect, many programs have returned to in-person programs as the issues of COVID-19…
Read MoreDECISION 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…
Read MoreCOIN 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…
Read MoreCOLLEGE 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…
Read MoreAPPLICATION 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…
Read MoreRANKINGS: 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…
Read MoreCAREER 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…
Read MoreHOW 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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