<p>msheft, glad to hear that your visits went well. Your son's credentials seem like a good fit for DAAP (UCincinnati). If it's a top choice, your son should apply before the 11/15 priority deadline. When DS applied, he was told that only ~100 would be accepted to the Fall '07 freshman architecture program including apps received before the priority deadline, and that apps received later would be considered only "on a space available basis." Trust me, being accepted by 1/15 (DAAP's notification date for priority apps) makes senior year a happier experience for the entire family.</p>
<p>DS is looking forward to the program's 5-day field trip to Chicago, etc. this fall to visit architectural sites. The DAAP students work long hours, but learn so much. If they manage their time well, they can still be involved in intramural sports and other activities. DS was well prepared to contribute to an architecture firm in his job there this summer and was invited back to do co-op there. If you or your son have questions, let me know.</p>
<p>Mom of 2: My son has all his applications finished. He is currently working on all the essays and waiting for teacher recommendations to be finished. He will probably have all his applications submitted by the end of October.</p>
<p>msheft, you're fortunate that your DS is finishing his applications early. I believe that doing them early so that he's not rushing to make deadlines will increase his odds of being accepted and make life in your household less stressful. Good luck and keep us posted!</p>
<p>In my experience, the difficulty of getting into an architecture program wasn't all that much harder or easier than getting into the school itself - so you should look into the competitiveness of the particular school admission itself.</p>
<p>The problem more is staying in the architecture program once you get in. A lot of students find that the major is not for them and they switch out :)</p>