<p>Does anyone know of any good architecture summmer programs that would help better yourself with architecture and at the same time, look good when appplying to 5 year architecture schools.</p>
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<p>cornell has a good program</p>
<p>p.s. you dont need to go to a summer program to get into a 5 year program. if you cant go to one, spend that summer working on your portfolio</p>
<p>My son attended the summer program at U.Miami. He got a very real feel of what the life of an Arch. student is like. One of his projects there turned into the center-piece of his portfolio, and a couple of the drawings he did there made their way into his portfoilio as well. It was very hard, he got very little sleep, and it was very expensive.</p>
<p>When he was done, he knew he wanted to go to a B. Arch program, and I am convinced the work he was able to show enhanced his chances of getting into the program of his choice. There were no surprises when he started college, and he seems to be thriving (although he doesn't sleep much).</p>
<p>I think this experience served him well, and I would recommend it.</p>
<p>Thanks thespian dad for your helpful advice.</p>
<p>Try this post from 1/28/08 for some details:</p>
<p>Cornell vs. CMU summer program/Cornell status</p>
<p>Cornell was great for my son, worked his butt off, though.</p>
<p>My son went to UIUC summer program, not so much to help with acceptances, but to experience for himself a bit of the Architecture student life. He came back ready to apply to B.Arch programs. Several of the schools that accepted him noted that they like to see their applicants have either a summer program, high school classes, or intern/job experience at an architecture office. The colleges like to know the student will not be completely unaware of what is expected.</p>
<p>Thanks, great advice!</p>
<p>Anybody else?</p>
<p>i attended the six week summer program at cornell
it was the best experience ever
if u're passionate enough then i'd say u should definately go for it
although it's expensive, its worth every penny
you'll be expected to spend alot of hours in the studio, even to the point that you live there. plus the campus is absolutely gorgeous and inspiring.</p>
<p>I attend Cal Poly SLO's
It was probably one of the best summer activities of my life, it's really fun and different from what your friends are doing. Plus it shows a ridiculous amount of interest to the colleges and you get arch credits! We did spend a lot of time in the studio, but it's all fun, just like big kid arts and crafts. I'd say the ratio of work to play was about 60/40.
Do it you wont regret it.</p>
<p>Cornell, CMU, RISD, USC, and others. They can be expensive, if you can't afford it, just spend the summer self-directed, making a portfolio.</p>
<p>Boston Architectural College</p>
<p>I don't normally like the idea of academic summer programs to look good, but I do think in the case of architecture there is a case to be made for it. Not so much to develop a portfolio, but to get a more realistic idea as to whether you are cut out for architecture school. Architecture school is a pretty uncomfortable place if you don't want to play the games architects play. (Though I do know a few who didn't play the games and have gone on to be successful architects doing very un-modern work.)</p>
<p>i agree...</p>
<p>your best opportunity would probably be to intern at an architecture firm.
i did and it really guided me to a direction- i got good college recommendations and an foundation. plus after a graduate i have a good chance at a job.</p>
<p>if you cant get an internship my suggestion is to go to the summer program of your choice school. you can possibly get teacher recommendations and it makes it easier to get into the actual college.</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, I was wondering about how much did you spend to attend the summer program at Cornell ?</p>