Options to enter B.Arch or M.Arch

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Hello, I'm 20 years old and have taken a few years off from high school with the intent of continuing my education at a community college. My GPA in high school wasn't too great being at a 2.3. I wasn't too serious because I was always set on being an automotive tech., until I entered a drafting program offered by my high school my junior and senior year; and then found a passion for drafting and design. Eventually I decided to look into architecture and have decided I would love to learn more about it and eventually make a career out of it and decided to do whatever it takes to get into the field. I do not have any SAT or ACT scores yet, but have been studying to take the ACT. Anyway, to the point.</p>

<p>To my understanding, when one transfers from a community college into a b.arch program you would usually have to start out as a 1st year student and continue on for 5 years. With my high school GPA being so low, would I be able to establish a college GPA by taking single courses at my local community college? I would be taking classes I didn't do too well in, in high school; such as maths and sciences. Or, would I have to go ahead and go for a full associates degree to establish GPA, just to start over when I enter a program. If that is my only option I will take it to achieve my goal, but I am open to any suggestions.</p>

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<p>Hi spectra,</p>

<p>Welcome to the VT forum. The path from point A to B isn’t the same for everyone and I commend you for figuring out what your goals are and starting to set into motion what you need to do to accomplish them. I would suggest emailing the deans of several schools’ arch programs, tell them exactly what you have said to this forum and get their opinions on what you should do. Most are very willing to email you back. It may take a day or two, but that way you will have a comparison. The best arch site to use for addresses is probably the National Architecture Accrediting Board [NAAB:</a> ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS](<a href=“http://www.naab.org/architecture_programs/]NAAB:”>http://www.naab.org/architecture_programs/). Some of the schools also have transfer information on their websites within their arch program area. too, so check that out. </p>

<p>You could go into a field other than Arch as an undergrad and then go onto get your M. Arch, but I think it will take you longer with your background. My guess would be that you are going to have to get your associate’s to improve your gpa and academic standing. Then the quickest route would be to go from there to get your B. Arch, but talk to the schools and see what they have to say. Best of luck to you!</p>