<p>Hi, I am studying in Canada right now and Im in grade 12.</p>
<p>I am planning to apply to these schools in canada:
Waterloo architecture, urban planning
U of Toronto, architectural history
McGill, architecture
These are the only schools I want to go... However I am thinking, what if i don't get in any of these? Can someone tell me what other majors i can do instead of architecture? But rather similar? Such as engineering?</p>
<p>Also, this is my list of schools in US:
carnegie Mellon
Washington University at st louis
U of Michigan
U of Illinois - UC
UCLA
U of southern California
U of Washington in seattle
Syracuse University</p>
<p>These are what im planning to apply to... Im going to apply for architecture.. what do you guys think? are they good architecture schools? And since my grades aren't in the top ranks... are there any other good suggestions? That probably I have a chance of getting in?</p>
<p>I don't think UCLA has an undergraduate architecture program. USC is extremely competitive and you have to submit a portfolio as part of your admissions to the architecture program. I don't really know a whole lot about the others. I would add Arizona State University as a suggestion since you don't think your grades are in the top ranks. They have urban planning, architecture, and more.</p>
<p>Ok thanks.
What do you think of Carnegie Mellon? Do you think their architecture is good? and how bout their admission rate? is it alright?</p>
<p>For rolling, Im going to apply for U michigan... I dont know about their architecture school, but I kind of like them overall..what do you guys think?</p>
<p>Unlike Canadian architecture schools, US schools place more emphasis on artistic talent. Make sure your portfolio shines. All the schools listed are good. UI is tough for OOS students.</p>
<p>Can you afford the schools without aid? Are you a US citizen?</p>
<p>WAshington University and Syracuse University will cost about US$45K per year--which would be close to Canadian $51K per year., $204K for four years. The other schools are less ($30K) becasue they are state schools partially funded by the state but those schools are tough to get into for Out Of State students. </p>
<p>You don't have to submit a portfolio but it might help to mitigate low grades.</p>
<p>Consider McGill and Carnegie Mellon, they are world renowned. However, if you consider USC you might be disappointed. There campus is not one of the most attractive and their grade deflation makes it hard to get into top notch grad. school. If I were you, I would go for McGill, which is an amazing school. Also look at UCLA, it has strong majors across the board, and its career center is stellar, only negative is that it operates on the quarter grading system.</p>
<p>UCLA is a great school but it is very very difficult to get into UCLA if you are not a California resident. USC is a private school which costs US$45K a year. I love their campus but the surrounding area is a bit dodgy. Getting into grad school is all about the portfolio--grades are secondary for a BArch applying for an MArch.</p>
<p>I have now trimmed down my list to 6 colleges...</p>
<p>UCLA - architectural studies
USC - architecture
UIUC - architecture
CMU - architecture
Washington U seattle - architecture
Plus one of these : Lehigh, Penn state, syracuse..</p>
<p>But i will be also applying to UToronto, McGill, Waterloo... </p>
<p>Your chances at USC and Syracuse and Carnegie Mellon and Lehigh depend on your need for Fin Aid. If you don't need any aid, you have a shot--though USC and CMU are as tough as McGill and Toronto. Syracuse and Lehigh are less selective than McGill or Toronto. (That's only my opinion).</p>
<p>Ditto for UCLA and UIUC. They wil be tougher to get into than McGill and Toronto because you are an Out Of State applicant.</p>
<p>It seems that many universities don't accept freshmans into architecture...
I really like U Mich and UCLA, but they only accept transfer students in the third year..What majors should i do if I really want to enter these two schools? Major in some kind of engineering? </p>
<p>Also, there are some colleges i am thinking of..
Syracuse
Lehigh
Can you guys give me some info on these two schools? like how is their reputation, how is their archi program..</p>
<p>Lastly, I would just like to ask if its true that you should get into a school with a strong architecture program rather than a famous school with a weaker program?
Because I was talking with my councellor and it seems that he wants me to focus on good architecture programs rather than schools..</p>
<p>Your GC may not understand the profession. A good school in one region may be consdiered the best school in it's district--but a second rate school in New York City or LA or Toronto. For example, UWashington is considered a great school in Seattle but a second tier school in New York City. UMich might be considered a great school in Chicago or Detroit but a second rate school in Los Angeles. The bias and rankings are regional. You can get a good architecture education at all of the schools you mentioned.</p>
<p>Actually I'm not sure where I want to work..</p>
<p>I was born in Hong Kong and lived there since a kid, I really like the place. However there is a small chance of really building stuff there as it is already packed. I heard that the biggest playground for Hong Kong architects is mainland china. But I don't really want to station in China..</p>
<p>I used to live in Vancouver and I am now studying in Toronto. These two cities are very nice and I might consider working there. </p>
<p>As for the US, I am not so sure where I want to go. However, from previous travel experience I think LA, New York, Chicago and Seattle would be nice places to work in the future.</p>
<p>Are you Chinese? Do you speak Mandarin? Cantonese?</p>
<p>There are a ton of Hong Kong architects doing work in China. You wouldn't necessarily have to live in Shanghai.</p>
<p>For good or bad, the decision on where to live is an important one when choosing an architecture school in the US. Also, if you are not a US citizen, you would need to make sure your CAD skills (+Mandarin?) were good enough to get you a Green card. It can be tough to work in the US if you do not have papers--even if you went to school in the US.</p>
<p>There are also a number of US firms who are doing projects in China. Be sure to emphasize your Mandarin when applying for the job--and the school.</p>
<p>Hi guys,
I have finalized my list of schools i want to go</p>
<p>ROLLING:
Penn state U</p>
<p>REGULAR:
Washington Uniersity in St. Loius
Carnegie Mellon Univeristy
University of Southern California
University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign
University of Washington -Seattle
Syracuse University</p>
<p>CANADA:
UT
McGill
Waterloo
I will be applying for Architecture/architecture studies for all of these schools
I'm from Hong Kong but I have a canadian passport. School average is at about 86, which is pretty good since our school is one of the top private schools in Canada. My SATs aren't that impressive though, about 1800. Taking SAT II physics and math in december. ECs are alright i think, sports, clubs, leadership.. have some in everything. Recommendation letters will be alright. The extra recommendation letter is written by a Department of Architecture in some university.. </p>
<p>I know Carnegie mellon and Washinton U is a very high reach, but i just want to give it a shot..</p>
<p>In finance, i think my parents can afford full tuition, although having aid can be sweet. </p>
<p>i was browsing through some forums and found out that MANY people say that going into architecture gives you NO FUTURE! </p>
<p>Although i knew being an architect doesn't give you high salaries and there is long working time, but i never knew that being an architect will give you no future...</p>
<p>I am very into architecture and I have no doubts getting into architecture until i saw those comments from a chinese website,, Getting into an architecture school in the states will cost my parents alot of money and it will be at least 7 years until i graduate, I don't want to waste all taht money and time for nothing.</p>
<p>I am pretty confused right now, although i am still very interested in architecture.. I want a future, I don't want to earn what janitors earn..I don't know.. but please tell me: Is it worth getting into architecture if i really like it? people always say do what you really like, or you'll regret it. but i think i should do something i really like but at the same time will give you benefits..</p>
<p>P>S do you think the demand for architects will grow again in north america after 5,6 years? Or will continue sinking?</p>