Good/Best Architecture Schools?

College Search & Selection
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I am an upcoming junior and i have my heart set on an architecture major.
So I have a list of colleges I may be potentially applying to later this year.</p>

<p>The list so far is:
Syracuse
Cornell
Cooper Union
Brandeis
Carnegie Mellon
Colgate
Northeastern
RPI
Notre Dame
RISD
Virginia Tech
Boston College
Pratt
Drexel
Its not quite what I want at this point. I want more colleges and more choices for me to research.</p>

<p>So, are there any other colleges with good architecture programs I should look into?</p>

<p>Also what are the best architecture schools in the US? (lets exclude HYPMS)</p>

<p>PS: if there are any colleges on that list that dont have architecture programs let me know because I was having trouble finding information on some of them</p>

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<p>Rice has a really really competitive program.</p>

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<p>what are your stats? and what are you looking for in a college?</p>

<p>I suggest Rice University.</p>

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<p>Cornell is generally regarded as the best.</p>

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<p>idk if colgate and brandies have architecture.
are you looking for a BA/BS in arch. or a B.Arch?
why are you excluding HYPMS?</p>

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<p>excluding HYMPS because i won't get in and the only reason some of them arent on my list is because they are out of my league. Cornell/Cooper Union are High reaches for me.</p>

<p>as far as the BA/BS/B in arch, im not really sure. Probably B.Arch though. I suppose it depends on the school. But i def have to find out more as far as that topic goes.</p>

<p>i posted Stats here: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/533744-chances-school-ideas.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/533744-chances-school-ideas.html&lt;/a>
btw: i got that internship at an arch firm near me. I should have about +50 hours by the end of the summer. and SATs are defff being retaken. I dont know why I cant do good on them.</p>

<p>As far as what im looking for in a college is really just a good (possibly well known) arch program. Preferably in the eastern half of the continental US. Oh and i like cities. But i am pretty openminded and adaptable so anything goes.</p>

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<p>Colgate has an architectural studies concentration within its art history major. You should probably decide whether you want to pursue a B.Arch or a B.A. - most of the schools on your list are B.Arch programs. Colgate is a B.A. program. Doublecheck if BC has an architecture major (if it does it is relatively new). Tufts and Conn College are two other BA programs with architecture majors or minors if you decide to go that route. Wash U is another suggestion.</p>

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<p>If you have any intention of actually having an architectural practice, you need to attend a school accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) so that you can take your state's licensing exam. Here is a link to the NAAB website that will allow you to search for architecture program by geographic region or state or by type of program (BArch, BS in Arch, MArch, etc.)</p>

<p>NAAB:</a> Schools Database</p>

<p>Some of the schools on your list do not have architecture programs -- for example, Boston College.</p>

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<p>Cornell has #1 best and Rice has #2 best architecture school/programs.</p>

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<p>Cincinnati is also really good if you can't get into Cornell or Rice. I believe the same rankings that have Cornell #1 and Rice #2 have Cincinnati #3.</p>

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<p>Wentworth</a> Institute of Technology, Boston</p>

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<p>I was also going to suggest Rice. Strong program and great school.</p>

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<p>Are you looking for a BA/BS undergraduate degree followed by a masters (M.Arch) or a school with a B.Arch program? That decision is going to make a major difference in what undergraduate schools you need to look for.</p>

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<p>What colleges have solid architecture programs that aren't incredibly hard to get into?</p>

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<p>dpc1192, From what we learned as our s started looking into many schools, architecture overall is a very competitive major to be accepted into. I think this holds true with most schools. Virginia Tech (which we were told at orientation had the #1 undergrad ranking from DesignIntelligence for 2008- Go Hokies! :) (I'm teasing - the ranking stuff is such a PR thing) We were also told that VT had over 1000 applications for 150 spots for incoming freshman this year. It is a beautiful school and our kid was wowed by their facilities. </p>

<p>Be sure to take a look at the ones you consider and don't go just by the rankings or hearsay. If you are like our guy, the right school will kind of let itself be known to you as you spend a half day/day there. Good luck to you!</p>

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<p>thanks everyone that replied.</p>

<p>and thanks a lot worried_mom for that site. that helps a lot!</p>

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<p>what do you have to do to get into an architecture program?</p>

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<p>Each one varies. Once you have narrowed down your list a bit, go onto the school's websites and find the architecture department/school admissions requirements. Some will give you an overall idea of what they look for re: GPA, college boards, etc. for the school in general and may even break it down for the arch school. </p>

<p>You can also see if you will need to submit a portfolio. Look then for specific porfolio requirements- each school can be particular for the way they want it submitted. One last word of advice: don't delay on finding out about which schools want portfolios. Planning ahead can really help. If you are going into your junior year you have plenty of time to put some great work into some of your pieces. Putting it all together can be time consuming we have heard.</p>