ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY
ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly looking forward to what 2026 brings. But the start of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. From all perspectives, we had a banner year with more blog posts than…
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2025 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none of…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 LAUNCHES
ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 LAUNCHES Amazingly, the end of the year approaches but put your sights on Summer 2026! Although it is early December, we have posted almost 50 Architecture Summer Programs complete with dates in preparation for next summer. ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce that we launched our Architecture Summer Program listing for Summer…
Read MoreFEDERAL PROPOSAL MAY IMPACT ARCHITECTURE
FEDERAL PROPOSAL MAY IMPACT ARCHITECTURE Recently, there has been some news from the administration for which you may be interested; below is a LinkedIN post from current AIA President, Evelyn M. Lee. Below is a link to an article with more details from Architect’s Newspaper published November 24, 2025. U.S. Department of Education may…
Read MoreACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE
ACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE When you graduate with your degree, the president of the institution or perhaps the keynote speaker will ask you to stand and turn around to give thanks to your parents, your family and perhaps others who are attending. They may have you think about others who are NOT attending –…
Read MoreTOP U.S. FIRMS – 2025 UPDATE
TOP U.S. FIRMS – 2025 UPDATE FIRMS: U.S. Top Firms https://www.archcareersguide.com/firms/ First announced last year the Top U.S. Firms listing has been updated with the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Chicago as listed by Architizer (see below). Thus, note, we have added these 30 firms all located in Chicago; but we need more firms from…
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APPLICATION PROCESS 2025 As you narrow your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadline; amazingly, these deadlines are fast approaching. 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…
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GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES 2025 Graduate Open Houses are an excellent means to visit a campus and interact with students and faculty. You have an opportunity to see the facilities and view student work up close. If you have never been to the locale of the school, you can see the local town or city. Graduate…
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CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND Just over three years ago, we were pleased to announce the launching of our newest resource for aspiring architects – Careers in Architecture and Beyond. With inspiration from its predecessor, Career Options: Opportunities through Architecture (AIAS, 1993) edited by Christine West (Malecki), Careers in Architecture and Beyond is the updated guide to careers in…
Read MoreDECISION-MAKING PROCESS – YOU CRITERIA 2025
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS – YOU CRITERIA 2025 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…
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