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STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS
STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS 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 for…
Read MoreRANKINGS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?
RANKINGS: ARE THEY 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? Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching…
Read MoreCAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE
CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE Just under a year ago, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched its popular resource, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Now, we wish to promote this FREE resource as we approach its anniversary. As a profession, architecture offers a myriad of possibilities for rewarding careers. — Irene Dumas-Tyson Careers in Architecture and Beyond https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-beyond/ Careers…
Read MoreSTUDENT DEBT
STUDENT DEBT Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply. We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture Programs…
Read MoreCRITERIA – YOU
CRITERIA – YOU Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply. We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture…
Read MoreCAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023
CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023 Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree plus resources for researching architecture programs the criteria for an informed decision. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch,…
Read MoreWHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL
WHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share this essay from Melisa Kaiser, teacher for Excelsior Classes. I was 16 when I knew I wanted to be an architect, but beyond my high school drafting class I had no idea what an architect even did. I had never seen a Guggenheim…
Read MoreNCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023
NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023 Recently, NCARB released its annual “By the Numbers.” Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. – https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2023. It is well worth you review to learn more about the state of licensure. As stated on the its website, the 2023 edition of NCARB by the Numbers, “the data reported…
Read MoreAIA LEADERSHIP – HISTORIC TIME
AIA LEADERSHIP – HISTORIC TIME Earlier in June, we highlighted attending professional conferences; in particular, we discussed the recent AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 held in San Francisco. https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences-2023/ AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 – 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ Well, something historic happened at the AIA conference that had…
Read MorePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES It begins this week, Wednesday, June 7, 2022. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 – 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins this…
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