<p>Ok, </p>
<p>RPI arch isn't in the design intelligence listings (or at least its no the top 15) and while it is small- 60ppl, is comparable in size to other schools programs. </p>
<p>I got in already (with 18k/yr) and i am wondering if RPI architecture is a reputable and worthwhile opportunity- can anyone tell me how RPI, Syracuse, and Cornell Arch compare....</p>
<p>THANKS
I really appreciate your guy's inputs</p>
<p>I have also visited all three schools. I am not sure where RPI stands, but would imagine it is probably not in the top 15 (this is just a guess). Their program seemed great but I do not believe it is highly ranked. I know Syracuse has a very structured course curriculum (an architecture student's time/workload per semester is already laid out) and is a top institute in architecture. However, going on name alone, I would say that Cornell Architecture is the best as it is usually ranked 1-3 in the nation. </p>
<p>That being said, I heard of some problems at Cornell (dean leaving, and the upperclassmen being moved to a new studio and therefore there is a lack of other student's work to look at, etc). IF you look at the architecture major page, i believe you should be able to recognize it using the thread names. IF not I will try to direct you there. Also the architecture page may be a good place to post another thread asking others to compare architecture schools.</p>
<p>thanks, i will try in the architecture forums...</p>
<p>out of curiosity, what about RPI arch make you place it so low- besides rep?</p>
<p>actually, I might choose rpi over mit because of its architecture program....one reason is it is a 5 yr program (rpi) vs. a 4 year program (mit)</p>
<p>I placed it low because i do not remember seeing it on the lists when i visited cornell, but i did remember syracuse and cornell. Other than that, I really like RPI. I ranked the schools only on their ranking by DI and nothing else. I really like RPI's architecture program and the people seem friendly. I also would like to minor in civil engineering, so RPI is perfect for that as well.</p>
<p>Actually, Rensselaer tied with Cooper Union, Oklahoma State and University of Arkansas for 20th rank in the 2009 DI rankings. Southern California Institute of Architecture was 19th.</p>
<p>thanks Liamd and hawkswim09</p>
<p>at first i followed the di reviews closely but i now believe, as seen through what hawkswim09 said that when you have only one real reviewer doing Arch schools
you are not very likely to get impartial- or fair evaluations of schools -its almost a self-fulfilling prophecy.</p>
<p>I am not going as far as to say that Cornell doesn't deserve its fine ranking but cooper union is a lot better than 20th in the country.</p>
<p>I understand these reviews are conducted through firms but how many principal architects do you know who are going to give up work hours or god forbid their lunch and fill a survey out of all their employees (sounds like a pretty daunting task left up to the HR people).</p>
<p>I have read that RPI also has a interning relationship with SOM- does anyone know more about this...</p>
<p>lastly how hard is it to transfer one year in to anther architecture school?</p>
<p>deciding on an architecture school based on rankings is a terrible idea. the rankings are usually innaccurate and do not take into account everything. it would be impossible to. thats your job. rpi architecture has a 100% job placement rate. they are closely affiliated with SOM, with a semester in NYC offered interning with SOM as well as at the new CASE school.
CASE is "Center for Architectural Science and Ecology" or something like that. im personally really interested in it. also, most architecture students travel to china, india, rome, or this nyc semester.<br>
another advantage is that in teh fifth year there is a thesis project, which most schools dont do in their undergraduate programs.
the curriculum for students is very structured. you can pm me for more questions, i am a first year here</p>
<p>I agree with tyguy (freshmen here :)), the architecture program is extremely structured and is purported to be the toughest major at RPI. My friend is in it and she said that she has classes from 9 to 5, with few short breaks in between and lunch. Also if you're in the RPI architecture program, you have to do a semester study abroad program in Rome. </p>
<p>The program is really prestigious, and rankings are usually wildly inaccurate.</p>
<p>hey thanks guys, I am seriously considering RPI ARCH</p>
<p>out of curiousity what dorm do you think is best for arch studies- closest to arch studio, best dorm etc- (i have to make a top 10 list 1 through 10)</p>
<p>thanks again</p>