<p>I'm going to be a senior this fall and I'm currently starting the application process for college. Some of the schools I'm planning on applying to include Rice University, Cornell University, UT-Austin, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo, and Cooper Union.
I have automatic admission into UT Austin, but that's no guarantee on whether or not I'll be able to get in their architecture school. I know that all of these schools are very competitive and the portfolios/interviews weigh a lot for Rice and Cornell and the studio test for Cooper Union is crucial, but I was wondering on what my chances would be not including those things. </p>
<p>My portfolio will cover a variety of things including still life, literature to art interpretations, sculptures, architectural models, sketches/thought processes. My college essay won't be too shabby either.</p>
<p>***** I also took the SAT twice; I made it into the 2000's the first time but I dropped into the mid 1900's the second time (a 110 point drop) Is that REALLY bad? I plan on taking it one more time and make AT LEAST a 2100 so will I be fine after that?******</p>
<p>My architectural credentials:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>4 years Architecture/Drafting class (I know drafting doesn't matter too much to colleges, but hey it's considered commitment)</p></li>
<li><p>Full school year internship with an architecture firm</p></li>
<li><p>1st place winner of an AIA sponsored design competition for local high school students</p></li>
<li><p>Honorable Mention for Sustainable Industrial Design from Gulf Coast Green</p></li>
<li><p>Summer Program for Architecture at University of Houston</p></li>
<li><p>Technology Student Association Member ( Best In State Architectural Projects - 3 years)</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Here's the rest of my high school "resume":</p>
<p>-Top 4% in class of 780</p>
<p>-3.87/4.0 GPA</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Total 12 AP Classes (Spanish Lang. and Lit, English Lang and Lit, Physics B, Calc BC, US History, Comp Sci, World History, Govt., Economics, Biology)</p></li>
<li><p>6 years Spanish</p></li>
<li><p>Member of Key Club (200+ volunteering hours), UIL Academics (District Winner - 2 years), National Honor Society</p></li>
<li><p>Secretary of Spanish National Honor Society</p></li>
<li><p>Class Representative for another school club</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Am I considered "average" or do I have a chance at least at UT? What about the other schools?</p>