<p>usjo, I dont have any firsthand knowledge about Smiths architecture concentration but would say that in general the arts at Smith are very good. </p>
<p>You do know dont you that you would still need to get an advanced degree in order to practice as an architect? Are you also considering colleges that have 5 year architecture courses like Cornell, or design schools like RISD?</p>
<p>I think the best course would be to sit down with a faculty member at Smith and find out what happens to their architecture graduates. Are they successful in getting into good graduate programs? Does the college have a good track record in placing students in internships?</p>
<p>This is an explanation that was posted in response to a question about architecture at Amherst which I think could apply to Smith as well.</p>
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<p>MArch degrees normally take 3 years. But grad schools commonly offer "advanced standing" to students who complete a lot of architecture-related coursework as an undergrad. In this case, the MArch can be completed in only 2 years. </p>
<p>If you go to Amherst, then there is an MArch program right next door at UMass, so this is an obvious resource. Why not ask them? Furthermore, UMass also offers architecture courses at the undergraduate level. You might be able to design an Amherst College "Architectural Studies" major, which would include some specialized architecture courses at UMass. In this case, your Amherst BA might qualify you for "advanced standing" in architecture grad school, which would be unusual for a LAC degree.</p>
<p>This is total speculation on my part, but it seems like it might work.
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