<p>im looking for good architecture programs, but at the same time a school that i could use as a safety</p>
<p>some that i have on my list right now are:</p>
<p>Pratt Institute
Northeastern University
Syracuse
Roger Williams (?) - i'm considering applying here, not sure yet</p>
<p>so let me know if you know anything about those programs and if they are more of safety schools or not</p>
<p>Pratt and Syracuse are two of the best Bachelor of Architecture programs in the country. Syracuse has a pretty in-depth portfolio that is required. Not sure about the other two that you mentioned. i don’t know what your stats are, so i probably can’t tell you any safeties, but … Clemson, NCSU, MD: College Park, University of Miami have good architecture schools that you might be able to get into. VaTech, UVA, RISD, Cooper Union, Penn State are also very good programs but they are harder to get into, unless you have some good stats. it all depends on your stats.</p>
<p>Yeah, I was under the impression that Syracuse is one of the top arch programs in the country, more so than Pratt. </p>
<p>I had no idea some consider a safety school…even for those with top stats.</p>
<p>roger williams should be a safety especially if you feel confident about syracuse. it does require a portfolio but less restrictions and number of pictures. I live 30 minutes away from it so if you have any more questions about it (i applied and got a scholarship), just ask.</p>
<p>oh i didnt know syracuse was a difficult school to get into
is the portfolio the most important part of the application process?
and what kind of stats did you want? SAT scores? GPA? i dont have my exact gpa or clas rank yet.</p>
<p>and hawkswim09, i would REALLY like more information on Roger Williams!!
does it have a good program? is the campus nice? i would really appreciate any information that you give me because i was thinking of applying there, but did not know a lot about it.</p>
<p>also further recommendations for good arch programs at schools that are easier to get into would be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>Check out this site:
<a href=“https://www.acsa-arch.org/students/[/url]”>https://www.acsa-arch.org/students/</a></p>
<p>The Guide to Architecture Schools is online at the above site.</p>
<p>Also the new edition (8th) can be ordered from the site. The printed version has more description. </p>
<p>My son used the guide to come up with 11 schools he wanted to consider, then looking at the website and his interests, he then eventually narrowed his list to 4 schools to apply to.</p>
<p>Roger Williams is a pretty good school. It is a 4+2 Program and the campus is right next to the water. It is about 20/30 minutes from Newport which is a great place to look around. It is comparable to Wentworth, Philadelphia University, but definitely lower than Syracuse, Notre Dame, and RPI. The portfolio is required if I remember correctly and is 10-12 pieces. They also give scholarships (the highest is 16,000) and there are SAT requirements. I would definitely put it on the list, but try for higher schools like a Syracuse. It is a really good school and is pretty solid. It is a university so it does have a number of other programs as well. </p>
<p>A good way to get info is to email the admission staff just saying that you are a prospective student and you would like some information packages and ask for any architecture packages. Unfortunately I have gotten rid of all the research (and it does pile up). During the admission process there is a lot of reading as well. Also browse the web for architecture college fairs. There was one at Wentworth that I attended, in which I was able to speak to Cornell, Philadelphia University, Syracuse, Roger Williams, and MIT for a good amount of time while also being able to have my portfolio reviewed.</p>
<p>yea i am applying to Syracuse</p>
<p>do you know how often those architecture college fairs run?</p>
<p>and
Do you, or anybody, know if VA Tech is easy to get into?
or how MD’s arch program is?</p>
<p>if anyone was curious, my reach schools are Cornell, Cooper Union, and Yale</p>
<p>For VT you need a 1400 SAT and 4.0 GPA W. </p>
<p>Acceptance is 1 in 10.</p>
<p>Yale is a great school, but again has only a 4+2. Cornell seemed to be a little artsy but is the only ivy with a BArch and Cooper Union is free if you get in!!!</p>
<p>whats a “4+2”?</p>
<p>and hawkswim09, are you in college right now? if so, which one and how is it?
if not, where are you applying?
i’m just curious
thanks</p>
<p>O2H4: Not saying your wrong but where are you getting your numbers from. Virginia Techs website says: Freshman applicants enrolled in a rigorous academic curriculum with a solid A average and a combined SAT (critical reading and math) score of 1200 or better or an ACT score of 26 or higher will be given preference in the admissions review process</p>
<p>I visited and talked with an admissions officer. The BArch program is the hardest to get into at VT and was told a 1400 was needed. </p>
<p>I believe the numbers you quote are for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies… which not only includes Architecture but also interior design, industrial design, landscape architecture, etc.</p>
<p>The average SAT for all majors is 1238.</p>
<p>a 4+2 is a when you get a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. This does not allow you to sit for your license examination to be a certified architect. If you get a Bachelor of Science in Architecture that takes four years. You have to get a Master of Architecture (MArch) which takes an extra 2 years before you can sit for the examination. </p>
<p>The Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) takes only 5 years, so in a BArch you save a year vs. the 4 (BS) + 2 (MArch). </p>
<p>I will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall. I applied to Syracuse, Notre Dame, MIT, Washington University in St. Louis, RPI, Philadelphia University, Roger Williams, and Wentworth. </p>
<p>The decision came down to Syracuse and ND, and a second visit and sleep over at ND sealed it for me. If you have any questions on the process, what the schools are looking for, or any other factors that lead me to choose ND, just ask.</p>
<p>thanks for the help hawkswim09 it is REALLY helpful trust me</p>
<p>and yea, actually i am curious why you chose ND over Syracuse
what didn’t you like about Syracuse (since its on my list)</p>
<p>and by any chance could i see your portfolio?
thanks a lot</p>
<p>I’d love to see your portfolio as well hawk!</p>
<p>i did have one CD copy of my portfolio (I changed computers) and will try to locate it. </p>
<p>I would have been really happy at either Syracuse or Notre Dame and there was really few weaknesses in either one, it just seemed like I loved Notre Dame, yet really enjoyed Syracuse. Both are top 10 programs, but Syracuse is ranked #4 and ND #10. I just really really loved the whole college experience at ND. I went on my own “recruiting trip” during April and slept over and went to the Blue-Gold Game. I really fell in love with the whole college experience at ND and it wasn’t like I was going to a no-name architecture school as ND is a very good architecture school. Syracuse has a great great admissions staff. I will find the name of the lady that I work with, but the whole department was very, very open and helpful through the process. I will get her email so you can make contact with her and maybe get some packages or something. Definitely visit her and talk to her. Syracuse also just opened a new architecture building. Syracuse is a very well-rounded school, but again I fell in love with the college experience with sports, the Catholic identity, and great academics of ND. I am not saying that Syracuse doesn’t have a great experience, but I just felt more at home at ND. </p>
<p>If anyone wants any info on the other schools (or any more questions on my decision), i listed, just let me know!</p>
<p>Check the Syracuse architecture website but the one my son dealt with was Vittoria Didio. I think she is the main persion to deal with. She is very, very helpful.</p>
<p>^up that was her…i remembered her name started with a V. She was at the architecture college fair that I put a link up to and even remembered us from our visit to Syracuse 6 months earlier - I was surprised by that.</p>