<p>Hey guys.. Ive asked these questions before on this forum but I still have some unanswered questions. I'm currently attending Moorpark Community College in Moorpark, Califormnia. My question was, I want to go into Architecture/Engineering.. What kind of requirements do I need to get into Pratt from a CC? What are some top Architecture Institutes/Universities? What would be a better path, Institute or Uni? Please help me with these few questions.. much appreciated!</p>
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<p>No one feels like helping me?</p>
<p>When you say Architecture/Engineering, do you mean “Architectural Engineering”, or “Architecture” or "Engineering? Which part of the country do you want to study in? Do you need financial aid? Do you have a portfolio? What did you study at Moorpark? Do you have a good GPA?</p>
<p>You’ll probably have to contact Pratt directly to get answers your specific questions for them. </p>
<p>Some top architecture schools in the US:
[The</a> Top U.S. Architecture Schools](<a href=“http://www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1006&articleID=602885]The”>http://www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1006&articleID=602885)
[The</a> USA’s best architecture schools in research: 2009 | archsoc.com](<a href=“http://www.archsoc.com/kcas/researchschool4.html]The”>The USA's best architecture schools in research: 2009/13)</p>
<p>But there are plenty of excellent schools that are not on these lists.</p>
<p>Sorry for leaving out the details… I meant Architecture or Engineering… I want to study in the East Coast… And yes, I will be needing financial aid/loans… I am currently working on my portfolio… I am just getting my general transfer unites done to transfer to Pratt or any other Archi school… My GPA is a 3.0 currently…</p>
<p>I’m not meaning to offend you, but as architecture is very competitive, a 3.0 GPA probably won’t match well with the “Top Architecture Schools” list, unless you have exemplary stats in other areas</p>
<p>Well, if you’re undecided between architecture and engineering, you may want to look at schools with both majors. Pratt is a great art, design and architecture school, but it isn’t an engineering school. If architecture is your goal, you will have to decide which degree you wish to pursue: Bachelor of Architecture (professional degree), or BA (or BS) in Architecture (pre-professional degree). </p>
<p>Take a look at these schools, which have both engineering and architecture programs:</p>
<p>Northeastern University (Boston)
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston)
Drexel University (Philadelphia)
Temple University (Philadelphia)
Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh)
Penn State (State College, PA)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) (Troy, NY)
SUNY Buffalo (Buffalo, NY)
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
Cooper Union (New York)
Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)
Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA)
MIT (Cambridge, MA)</p>
<p>Some of these schools are (much) more competitive than others. Some have professional degrees, some have pre-professional. Your GPA will be a fit for some of these, but others may be out of reach (but, maybe if you have a stellar portfolio…).</p>
<p>Now, there are even more East-Coast schools that have either architecture OR engineering; like the art schools (Pratt, RISD) and the tech schools (Olin, Clarkson, RIT). Then there are schools like Boston Architectural College, which is what it says it is. </p>
<p>I can’t think of any more schools on the East Coast, but I’m sure someone can add to this list.</p>
<p>Decide what you want to do. Look at each school’s transfer requirements. Each school listed above has something special; see where you fit. Try to visit some of them, if you can. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>“What kind of requirements do I need to get into Pratt from a CC?”</p>
<p>What is it about Pratt that has attracted your attention?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot guys for all the help… Im finishing my last year at cc so I have a chance to bring up my GPA a lot… Pratt has caught my attention since its one of the top Architecture Schools. Its also an Institute so It shouldnt be super hard to get into…Ive heard some good things about this school, read a lot of reviews… I mean the campus isnt GREAT but Im not a person with high standards at the same time. Ive made up my mind about doing Architecture and getting my B.Arch from Pratt… Do Institutes even look at GPA’s or just the Portfolios?</p>
<p>Well, Pratt is a great school, no doubt about it. Good luck. </p>
<p>But, you may want to consider a plan B, in case Pratt doesn’t work out.</p>
<p>Penn,</p>
<p>Pratt is a great school and it is difficult to be admitted. Even though the name includes the word “Institute”, it’s considered one of the strongest art colleges in the country. The list includes RISD, SCAD, and other renowned programs. It’s a college with graduate programs also. So, not the neighborhood “institute” that may also offer on-line architecture degrees. Additionally, it’s very, very expensive.</p>
<p>The campus is urban and very nice. The neighborhood is improving and seems to have many signs of continued gentrification. </p>
<p>If you’re looking for programs that are not “super hard” to get into, I agree with pageturneer. Please have several other options for your Plan B.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Heyy thanks a lot on the advice. Ive also been looking into NYIT, BAC, and RISD… Ive called all schools and asked them about the admittion process and no one tells me how difficult or how easy it will be to get in. Thats why im coming to you guys to ask how to get in and etc… What do you think about BAC and NYIT??</p>
<p>Most architecture programs in colleges or universities are pretty self-contained, so I don’t think there is much of a difference between an “institute” or a college, as far as rate of admission is concerned. Admission into the program would depend on the individual school’s requirements, not the type of school they call themselves. A BArch is a BArch; everyone takes essentially the same courses to get the degree.</p>
<p>Anyway, according to their website, BAC is open admission:</p>
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<p>So, it looks like BAC would be an academic safety. I don’t know anything about NYIT, but the school in general does have a very high admittance rate. The architecture program may be different.</p>
<p>It does seem that you are looking at three very different types of architecture schools (is this because of the “institute” issue?). A common factor is that they are in (or very near) large cities. Considering what I stated at the start of this post, and if you are thinking about a school in a city, think about the programs at these schools: </p>
<p>Boston: Northeastern (BA,with MArch option), Wentworth
[Undergraduate[/url</a>]
[url=<a href=“http://www.wit.edu/prospective/academics/arch.html]Wentworth”>http://www.wit.edu/prospective/academics/arch.html]Wentworth</a> Institute of Technology: Prospective Students > Academics > Overview](<a href=“http://www.architecture.neu.edu/undergraduate/]Undergraduate[/url”>http://www.architecture.neu.edu/undergraduate/)</p>
<p>Philadelphia: Drexel, Temple
[Architecture:</a> Undergraduate: Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design: Drexel University](<a href=“http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/architecture/]Architecture:”>http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/architecture/)
[Architecture</a> Department | Degrees](<a href=“http://www.temple.edu/architecture/degrees.htm]Architecture”>http://www.temple.edu/architecture/degrees.htm)</p>
<p>New York area: CCNY, NJIT (Newark)
[The</a> Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture](<a href=“http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/architecture/index.cfm]The”>http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/architecture/index.cfm)
[NJSOA</a> | 2007](<a href=“http://architecture.njit.edu/]NJSOA”>http://architecture.njit.edu/)</p>
<p>Don’t focus on the type of school it is. Focus on the program it offers: for example, Drexel and Northeastern both require internships/co-ops to complete their degrees, which can give you real-life experience (as well as a possible foot in the door for a job after graduation).</p>
<p>Co-ops are a joke.</p>
<p>Why do you say that, diontechristmas?</p>
<p>Oh, yes, diontechristmas, thanks for reminding me: add Philadelphia University to the list.</p>
<p>[Philadelphia</a> University | School of Architecture](<a href=“Redirecting...”>Redirecting...)</p>
<p>diontechchristmas,</p>
<p>Co-ops (and internships) provide valuable hands-on experience to students. It’s an opportunity to apply what is learned in the insulated academic environment. They can make the college a richer experience and the students will be more competitive candidates for jobs after graduation. </p>
<p>Why do you say they are a joke?</p>
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<p>Because the majority of students do their co-ops at the university itself.</p>
<p>At Drexel, they’re required to get a job with an architecture firm as their day job for their third through sixth year in their degree. Additionally, they take night classes.</p>
<p>Otherwise, where are you getting your information about architecture co-ops?</p>
<p>Diontechristmas are you serious? If you look at his prior posts he has many inconsistencies so don’t take his comments at face value.</p>