WHAT TO DO OVER BREAK

WHAT TO DO OVER BREAK As the fall semester draws to a close, sleep is on the horizon.  Yes, all architecture students are counting the days until the last review and exam ends and holiday break begins.  But the question is – What to Do Over the Break? First and foremost, relax and enjoy time…

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APPLICATION PROCESS 2023

APPLICATION PROCESS 2023 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 are in early October.  For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others are…

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A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – 2023

A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – 2023 As a follow-up to the last conversation on Career Positions — https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-positions-2023/ — here is an update to our classic article on obtaining a career position. Below is is an acronym that may be of help in your search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. An acronym for the Successful Job Search By applying your talents as…

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ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIRS – 2023

ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2023 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post 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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A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM

A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM After working with architecture students for a handful of years, we quickly realized that most were NOT fully aware of the process of job-searching.  To make the process easier to remember and more meaningful, we created an acronym using the word — architect (see below).  While you may think it…

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ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2022

ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2022 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair.  To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so.  Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is…

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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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APPLICATION: STEPS FOR SUCCESS

APPLICATION: STEPS FOR SUCCESS Once you narrow 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 are in early October.  For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others…

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PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO As shared in the last essay posted earlier this week – APPLYING, we discussed the elements of an application.  The one aspect that is probably the most worrisome is the PORTFOLIO.  Please note that this is NOT the definite resource on portfolios; additional resources on portfolios are listed at the bottom of the essay.…

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