Chances for Architecture? Canadian ED

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Hey guys,
I'm trying to apply to the Architecture program, and I've looked at a lot of the stats threads here, but there haven't been many threads on international students, specifically Canadians.
I go to a top semi-private school in Toronto which is recognized by many Ivies.</p>

<p>Here are my stats so far:
SATS:
M770 R640 W800 and M770 R670 W780</p>

<p>SAT II'S:
Math 2 800, Chemistry 780</p>

<p>AP's:
4's in Studio Art (self "studied") and Chemistry. Taking Calc BC and Physics C next year, which are the only AP's other than Chem offered at my school.</p>

<p>93.5% Average:
Grade 11 English: 94
Grade 11 Functions: 95
Grade 12 Advanced Functions: 93
Grade 11 Art: 98
Grade 11 Chemistry: 90
Grade 12 AP Chemistry: 91
Grade 11 Physics: 93
Grade 11 French: 94</p>

<p>Courses I plan on taking next year:
Grade 12 English
Grade 12 French
Grade 12 Art
Grade 12 AP Physics
Grade 12 AP Calculus
Grade 12 Data </p>

<p>EC's
Director of school's Culture Show 2011-2012
Head of Costumes for Culture Show
Attended Cornell's 6 week Intro to Arch, got a ref from my critic, an A+ in studio and an A- in lecture
Shadowed at an architecture office, sat in on a meeting with a client
300+ hours of community service (mostly assistant teaching at art camps)
Taught English in China for 3 weeks
Work experience (I was a cashier during the summer before grade 11 at a fast food place)
Involved at the Art Gallery of Ontario's Youth Council (we work with artists from Toronto to put up exhibits at the gallery)
UACT (In charge of in-school community service/ charity-related activities)
DECA (high school marketting competition)
Lead Jazz Vocalist for school's Stage Band</p>

<p>My portfolio is mostly observational drawings, all freehand, but there's not much stuff out of my head. Technique-wise for the drawings I feel solid, but will the lack of creative work hurt me?</p>

<p>As well, I will be applying for FA, and they are not need blind for internationals...</p>

<p>I'd really really appreciate it if you guys could tell me what my chances are, what I need to do now, where I can improve, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks so much in advance!!</p>

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<p>bumpedy bump bump</p>

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<p>I would think you’d be admitted. The only cons are the amount of AP’s you take, maybe, but you said your school doesn’t even offer that many, and you probably could use some things from your art class, those couldn’t all be observational. Everything else looks very good and remarkably resembles what I’m planning to do with the next two years of my high school life… Teaching English in China… Going to Cornell’s 6-week summer architecture program… a little creepy lol.</p>

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<p>I’m also Canadian and I’ve always wanted to know whether international students need better stats along with everything else to get admitted over an American. I have similar stats as yours which I know is acceptable for Cornell however I’m worried that it will be 10x harder because we’re internationals… also I thought Cornell was need-blind for internationals? It never says that they are not need blind on the website.</p>

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<p>Your stats are solid, but the portfolio is of utmost importance. You should focus on including a good variety of pieces that show off not only technique and design skill, but also thoughtfulness and the ability to think outside of conventions.</p>

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<p>Your stats are WOW. But since you’re applying for architecture they won’t be all that important. EVERYTHING depends on your portfolio. Make it as creative as you can, think of some very unique pieces that tell them about who you are and what will you as an architect will represent. Rest, Best of Luck :slight_smile: hope for the best !</p>

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<p>You will represent*</p>