<p>I'm a sophomore in public high school from Long Island, NY. </p>
<p>I actually do my best in classes in the Humanities and generally enjoy them the most, comparatively to the Sciences. However, upon further discussion, my interest fell upon an architectural career. While not being a stellar math student (however seeming to slightly enjoy it), I never thought twice about such a career, but I soon realized it requires far more than math (art and its history et cetera). Researching even further, I came upon Cooper Union, and realized how enriching a career in architecture can truly be. Their five year program, with special attention to the humanities and social sciences really captured my attention. </p>
<p>I suppose what I'm asking is, whether or not Cooper would be a fitting place for someone in my circumstance. I must say that my school only offers two classes in art and architecture (one of which I am signed up for next year) as well as standard art classes (again, which is in my junior year schedule). I have a quasi interest in art, I suppose, and again-to reiterate- I enjoy some aspects of math, but on the whole, I'm no good. Meanwhile, I still think I would like architecture. Would Cooper want to accept a kid to their architecture school with only decent marks in an mildly accelerated math program and a little bit of art classes sprinkled in? Or are they looking for the strong math student in a high school with an architecture program? My school, a very rigorous school as it is, doesn't have enough funding for such a program. Will that be detrimental to my potential application there? Is there anything I can do to show Cooper that I would love to attend their architecture school?</p>
<p>Thanks, and much appreciated.</p>
<p>P.S. Maybe someone can post a list of other strong schools on the northeast with architecture programs.</p>
<p>Hi, I was in your position just last year. I really had no idea what i wanted to do and out of nowhere i found that i like architecture, after that i did everything i could to fulfill requirements for an architecture application. I went to RISD’s Pre-college program for architecture (which was amazing). I applied to Cooper Union with a 1700 SAT score and a 3.2 gpa (yes i know, both terrible). But, because of all the outside-of-school work that i did specifically linking towards architecture i built a steady knowledge for art, math and history. My senior year I took classes that all (somehow) related to architecture (like AP calc, art history and engineering & drawing) and got all A’s and B’s. I applied to cooper union for the .000001% chance that i would get in… And i did!!! </p>
<p>That being said. If you show a high intrest for architecture and you put your all into their hometest I bet I might see you next year at Cooper. If you spend the next year building up your abstract thinking (through writing and art) and you do extensive research on what Cooper Union wants in a hometest you have a chance. Dont let their 3% acceptance rate into their architecture program hold you back from applying. </p>
<p>Cooper obviously does care about grades, but just remember it is not a deciding factor.</p>
<p>My portfolio is also in there. I would show you my hometest but, to my knowledge, we are not allowed to post them online </p>
<p>This will also give you an idea on how helpfull a summer program may be, and since you live in NY, you might be able to attend Cooper Union’s Pre-college program!</p>
<p>Also, other schools i applied to were Sci-arc (very similar to Cooper, but less competitive to get into), RISD, Pratt, Wentworth (safety), SCAD… All of these are art, or somewhat abstract-thinking schools, i applied to such schools because i feel that a technical school is more limiting than an art school. If you apply to the right programs (cooper is a good example) you will get the best of both (technical and abstract).</p>
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