Architecture?

<p>i dont hink thats a realistic courseload. you wont be able to do even one more subject if you take architecture.</p>

<p>hmmm....what about having different classes on different days? I thought some schools do that? I'm getting annoyed at this whole college thing...</p>

<p>Well, how about engineering? That's my alternative choice in case architecture doesn't fall through...Would that have a lighter time table?</p>

<p>well in archi, you'll do quite some math. as i said, you're either for it, or...</p>

<p>well guys, i'm happy i've finally decided for archi, so i'm fully back :)</p>

<p>Engineering is very similar to architecture. Very few electives, heavy course load, instead of studios you have lab sciences. These are both fields that you typically commit to early in your education.</p>

<p>I've decide to try it. I guess I can try and always drop something, no architecture, though. I've decided that I'm definitely gonna do architecture. It's too early to quit now...</p>

<p>great blackfalcon! and if you have the time, i think you should get a job in an architect's office as jimminy earlier advised, and find time to visit architects in their offices and interview them.</p>

<p>hi, jimminy, how are your travel plans? when will you be at Rice? good luck.</p>

<p>Thanks. Now I'll just have to see which college I want to get into. But it's gonna be a while.</p>

<p>cool, blackfalcon. You planning to apply for fall 06, or later?</p>

<p>hi, jimminy, did you apply for the fitz schol at washU? And if so were you able to send slides? THere was no way i could send slides cos all i could do were file portfolios. Were you invited for the interview?</p>

<p>Although, WashU operates a 4+2 program, would you recommend that above Syracuse? Thanks.</p>

<p>Hey Y'all
Wowww I read a lot of those posts thanks to all I really have a different insight into architecture. I'm a rising senior and right now I'm working on a portfolio and applications to a bunch of Schools of Architecture. I'm pretty sure I want to do a 5 rather than a 4+2, I'm really more interested in the math and planning than the theory and art.
anyways here are my schools</p>

<p>U. Miami (FL not OH), USC, Syracuse, CalPoly, Rice
And for backups... Roger Williams, IIT, NC State</p>

<p>Do you guys have any advice? I can't believe most of the acceptance rates are 15 and below! I'm not psyched at the way my portfolio is looking right now but my ec's and academics are good, about a 3.7 at a difficult private school and 2100 combined score on the sat's. money is a big factor for me, am i reaching too high on the first 5 schools? help!</p>

<p>PS. Jrock, didn't you start this thread back in january or something? So are you in already, or applying for spring '06? fall '06? (I'm shooting for fall '06)</p>

<p>I'm gunning for fall 06. Actually I applied for 05 and I got into USC, washU, IIT, and Norheastern. rejected at cornell and 3 other ivies. Well I didn't really know what I wanted and wasn't sure about architecture. So i decided to spend a year after my a-level - to improve my piano, french skills, travel, volunteer and work on a serious portfolio. THen, i did everything on the spur of the moment. I applied to Cornell, etc a week after deadline, so.....</p>

<p>Anyway, I'm growing up and now I have a better chance. Cornell is my dream. Basically, what the schools want to see is YOU. When I applied to my original choice of schools, i had no doubts at all about getting in. It all has to do with sincerity of purpose. USC was my first choice then, but I wasn't focused.</p>

<p>USC doesn't have aid for intls. But I don't know how generous their financial aid is, either. But they do have scholarships; I got a half-tuition. But then, living expenses are so high. IIT has the Camras and Crown scholarships and generous aid packages.</p>

<p>so now, i'm out for fall 06. g'luck to all in the race. just remember: stay focused.</p>

<p>hi jcro2006, if you don't like art and you like math, are you sure arch is the right choice? i think there is not alot of math in arch unless it's math in physics, and art is definitely a huge part. </p>

<p>you have good stats! many other fields are open for you.</p>

<p>hi bneg! are you applying early someplace? I'm going to apply early but i've not figured out where yet. sadly cornell has no aid for intl ED applicants, otherwise, I wouldn't have thought twice about it.</p>

<p>i don't know...cornell would give me aid but I doubt it'll be enough. I am going to send in everything really early except for cooper (i don't think it matters), and hopefully someone treats it as a non-binding early decision! i just don't want to work so hard in my senior year any more...</p>

<p>jrock, i think cornell does give aid to certain int'l applicants, but it's definitely tough because only 13 received any from of aid last year. (note: the aid was also merit-based.) i tried asking them if one could apply early and refuse due to financial reasons, but they did not seem like they wanted to answer that... however, you might try getting in and transferring to a cheaper place ( i guess it'll be easy for someone from cornell arch.), or you could call them; then they'll be more likely to answer, hopefully.</p>

<p>Cornell specifies that international students who want to apply for financial aid cannot apply ED but in the regular pool. So i would have loved to go ED for Cornell, but I would be forfeiting some possible amount of financial aid. </p>

<p>Yeah, I want to send everything early. It's better.</p>

<p>Hello.
I am considering applying for Washington University in St. Louis. What appeals to me there is the outstanding quality in academics, the arts, and especially the amount of say that students have in their education. Double majors and exploration into diverse subjects are highly encouraged--which suits me well, since I have strong multiple interests. However, I have head very little about the quality of their architecture program for undergrads. Can anyone share with me their wisdom on this matter?</p>

<p>They have an excellent architecture program but I would look closely at how much time there is to explore outside the curriculum. Most architecture programs include very few electives.</p>