Portfolio Question

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Last year I got my Bachelors in Legal Studies with a 3.0 GPA at the University of TN. I have a great (for someone else) job pays good, good benefits with my own office and I want to give it all up and go back to school to become an architect. I always wanted to do something in design but my family really pushed law cause they said it was a sure fire way to make money. My fam now wants me to continue on to law school. I have NOOOO interest in law what so ever, I don't like the practice. </p>

<p>I said all that to say, as a freshman, I originally wanted to be an architect but I didn't get into the program on the first try. Looking back, my portfolio really sucked, right down to the presentation of it. I have a meeting with an advisor at the University of Memphis College of Arch, on Wed. to discuss my return to school for a Bach of Arch but my fear is of being turned down again. </p>

<p>My portfolio is by no means bad, I'm able to show light and shades to different degrees, show angles and backgrounds and do detail (forgive my language I am not fluent in art vocabulary). How perfect or "great" does your portfolio have to be in order to get in? Please just help me from experience. This is my last hope (careerwise) of being able to do what I want. </p>

<p>Sorry for the long post. I'm just wondering how possible is it for someone with good grades and an average portfolio to get in an arch. program. </p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

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<p>newstart,</p>

<p>Architecture schools aren't part of my area of expertise, but career choices are. I've been a career counselor, outplacement counselor and corporate recruiter. It's sad to see so many people who ended up in the wrong careers - no matter what the reason. A long time ago I heard somebody say that you should plan your career around what you would do for free because you love it. It's true. So, my career advice would be to follow your passion. </p>

<p>Many schools don't even require a portfolio for admissions to a B.S. program. You may want to consider a 3-year Masters though. It might be a good option for somebody like you. Do your homework to find the right school and program. You have a lot of years to work and should enjoy yourself. I can't imagine spending so much time doing something I have "NOOOO interest" in.</p>

<p>Good luck and let us know what happens.</p>