<p>Hey everyone. I am senior at a well respected high school and am looking at the Drexel architecture program. I know their program is very competitive and admits only 28 a year. I have a gpa of 3.6 unweighted (3.9 weighted). I also am involved in many extracurricular activities. </p>
<p>VP of chess club
Interact club member (3 years)
Archives member (3 years)
Played soccer since 3 years old
Played freshmen soccer
CPR certified (2 years)
Certified soccer referee (3 year)
120+ hour of volunteer work at a local outreach program
Interned at local architecture firm (3 years)
Summer work at school library (3 years)
1850 on SAT</p>
<p>Could anyone tell me my chances at Drexel or other schools like NCSU or Pratt? Thanks.</p>
<p>Don’t worry, I don’t think that the program @ Drexel is really that hard to get in. The fact that they only accept 28 students every year is a bit misleading since #1 their architecture program is not the best program in the Anne Westphal School and #2 the program does not appeal to most students, hence the number of applicants to the school is low to begin with. </p>
<p>Also I hope that you are aware that the program is 2 years of architectural studies and then 4 years of working at firm, while going to night school throughout the year (including the summer). If you are looking for a program where you can get onto the fast-track to the real world, then this program is right for you. But note that you are sacrificing the college experience that everyone is experiencing. </p>
<p>I don’t know about NCSU or Pratt. But I do know that for Pratt, your portfolio is a big factor to your admission. So make sure you have a good portfolio.</p>