Pratt, VT, SCI ARC, dilemma!

[iamleaf]

<p>I have applied for a B. Arch Major to VirginiaTech. I got in for University Studies Program instead. I would really like to know what the chances are of getting into another Uni like Cornell or else where as a transfer student for a B.ARCH degree after the first semester of University Studies at VT?</p>

<p>I have gotten into Pratt (expensive!) for a B.Arch degree, as well as SCI Arc (no housing!) as well as CCA (not in the top ten, as rated by DesignIntelligence 2011).</p>

<p>SAT SCORE: 1850
TOEFL iBT: 107
I get good grades, but I am not familiar with the GPA system, or the credit system. I come from an Indian background in education. Also, I have no consult. I applied individually.</p>

<p>Should I go to VT anyway and work my ass off? They say its very possible I won't be able to get in.</p>

<p>Should I stay in India, go to SPA or JJ college for Architecture instead?</p>

<p>All the scholarships are past deadline, so I'm not even sure about Pratt.</p>

<p>Suggestions would be appreciated!</p>

[sylviasmother]

<p>My d also was accepted to va tech for universal studies instead of the ARCH she applied for. She decided to pass given the uncertainty. However, she was accepted for ARCH to Cal Poly, RPI and Univ of Oregon. Also accepted to Univ of AZ but no-one is admitted to ARCH at AZ until the second year…She has a tough choice to make by this sunday…</p>

<p>I do not think I would count on transferring from Va Tech to an ARCH program for 2nd semester as most schools only admit ARCH students fall semester ( or quarter). If you want to transfer, why not apply after 1 year at Va Tech and also apply to their ARCH program again? (you might get in & not have to transfer after all) As far as I understand it is difficult to get into ARCH second year, but the courses align such that you can take the beginning design classes freshman year under university studies and will have only 1 or 2 classes to make up ( over the summer) to join the 2nd year class.
Best Luck!</p>