RANKINGS: 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…

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CAREERS 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…

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STUDENT 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…

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CRITERIA – 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…

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CAREER 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,…

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CRITERIA – ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

CRITERIA – ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the criteria that…

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CRITERIA – INSTITUTION

CRITERIA – INSTITUTION Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below) . 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 https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-researching-architecture-programs/ Now, we…

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SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS (CONT.)

SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS (CONT.) Back at the end of June, we provided an essay on the Architecture Summer Programs in progress.  In the essay, we discussed what to expect during a summer program – Campus Visit, Lectures, Sketching, Design, Model-Building, and Making Friends.  Bottom line, we shared that you would have fun. Summer Programs…

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RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Earlier this month, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below). Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Next, we discuss the Resources…

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WHY 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…

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