<p>So I am a rising senior and plan on pursuing Architecture as my major. I have a portfolio and all of the required classes from high school that I would need to be considered for most (if not all) schools. So what I'm trying to research is more schools other than the schools that are on the top ten list of DI. I'm in KY, and will need a lot of FA (need and merit) so that my family can afford to send me away, so If anyone knows of colleges that have scholarships for Arch majors or just generous with FA that would be nice. :)</p>
<p>I am mostly only interested in 5-year programs, but will also look at other 4 year programs. So far, I plan on applying to:
Syracuse, RISD, Rice, Drexel, New York Uni, RPI, U of Cincinnati, U of Kentucky, Ball State Uni, U of Oregon, USC, Pratt, and New Jersey Tech.</p>
<p>I would certainly consider V-Tech.</p>
<p>NYU does not have an accredited B.Arch program.</p>
<p>Being in NY has to be one of the greatest places to study architecture. Pratt’s location is amazing and will definitely inspire you. </p>
<p>Syrcause is good but kinda in the middle of no where, Drexel would be a good choice in addition to Pratt. RPI has a good engineering reputation but idk if they are known for their architecture and it is also in the middle of no where.</p>
<p>Btw, Pratt gave me $23,000 per year based on academics (4.0 GPA, 1300 SAT, semi-good portfolio)</p>
<p>@WaterB- so you go to Pratt? What is the environment like there? I’ve always wondered if I wouldn’t do well around a school of all creative people (social wise), because I like diversity in personalities. </p>
<p>Also, the reason I have NYU on my list is because they have an Arch Studies major, and I from what I have heard about the school it sounds great.</p>
<p>I chose Pratt because it was the highest ranking school in the NYC area and I felt that studying in NYC would be most beneficial when compared to other, more rural and suburban locations. Also, NYC is within close proximity of my home.</p>
<p>In addition, most other arch schools require the students to take a year of the “Core Classes” (ie english, social studies, science, humanities, math, etc.) whereas at Pratt you begin studying architecture as a freshman and spend a solid 5 years learning about it. Also I liked the ability to minor in Construction Management.</p>
<p>I looked at NYU because I knew it was a great school in general but the Arch Studies major will not allow you to become a licensed architect. To become a licensed architect you need to either spend 5 years in an accredited B.Arch program or you can get a BS in Architectural Technology which will take 4 years and then obtain a M.Arch which should take 2-4 years.</p>
<p>Remember you can only become licensed if you attend an accredited school. Heres a list of the accredited schools:</p>
<p>[NAAB:</a> Schools Database](<a href=“http://www.naab.org/schools/search.aspx?searchType=A]NAAB:”>http://www.naab.org/schools/search.aspx?searchType=A)</p>
<p>@WaterB, yes I know that I would have to get a M.Arch after I went to NYU and got my BA. </p>
<p>Also, how many students are majoring in Arch at Pratt?</p>
<p>I think there is approx 600 students</p>
<p>600 in Arch or the overall school?</p>
<p>No, 600 in the architecture school.</p>
<p>There’s somewhere between 4,000 and 6,000 in the entire school.</p>