senior course load for ED Architecture....

<p>hello everyone! I intend to apply to Cornell's Architecture School ED. </p>

<p>My planned out senior schedule is as follows:</p>

<p>Calculus
AP Spanish
Chinese II
AP English
AP American Government
Independant Study of Architecture with a faculty member. (im the only one. hence the independant study part. I basically choose an art faculty and make my own class and lessons. its pretty sweet)</p>

<p>I want to take these classes- the only one im not sure of is AP American Gov. Im not sure if i should take another art class, because i have taken Studio Art I, Digital Art I and Digital Art II. I would take the art class for work on my portfolio, however it will be a wee bit late as i plan on applying ED. </p>

<p>If AP Euro History was offered i would love to take that, yet AP American Gov would probaly be only to get that last AP in. What do you think about this course schedule? (There is a tiny probability of taking AP Physics instead of AP American Gov. but dont count that. I know taht that would be good for architecture but physics....im sure as many of you understand, is not my favorite class.)</p>

<p>thanks for help in adv!</p>

<p>hey man, relax.. your course load looks great. you're doing way more than enough for academics. really work on your portfolio..that's what i would focus on. if you have good grades but if your portfolio doesn't really 'beat it', then...you probably wont' have a good chance. but looking at what you do, you seem to be creative and that's good....i got cornell arch ED this year.. will be a freshman arch student so if you have any questions, let me know! </p>

<p>be creative, show dedication, do well in school. good luck!</p>

<p>any reason as to why you're applying ED?</p>

<p>haha thanks- as for reasons for applying ed- cornell is my number one choice. i visited, i felt like i belonged. the people were so nice to me and i had a wonderful wonderful time. it is just my number one choice. that may change- but as of yet i dont see that happening. </p>

<p>tahnks for the clue in on the portfolio- its funny how people forget seemingly unimportant things such as that.</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

<p>yeah np dande. i was in your boat too, wanting to apply ED to cornell. I don't know whether that helped or not because this year's admin rate to cornell arch was very low but i think there really is no advantage applying ED because the acceptance rate between RD and ED are the same. so if you like options, go RD because there are a lot of other great schools as well..and well..most architects don't make a lot of money so make sure you can afford Cornell. other schools might give you great deals...</p>

<p>not to deter you from cornell hehe or anything hehe</p>

<p>but yeah..portfolio portfolio portfolio portfolio. the professors look at your work, not the admissions committee and they pretty much decide whether you're in or not. so really work on the portfolio. quality over quantity. be unique, have solid ideas, and create quality projects. but i think most importantly, be you! show them who you are through your work</p>

<p>def. work on the portfolio. If Cornell is your #1 school, i'd apply ED. You'll need strong courses, but if one of the professors isn't thrilled with your portfolio, you will not get in regardless of your scores. My gf (an arch student) had her portfolio done professionaly. It was expensive but came out great, i suggest you look into the same. Also, you might want to consider the arch. summer program. Those who have gone there and done relatively well have a much higher chance of getting in.</p>

<p>i am doing the summer arch program :-)</p>

<p>oo and gomestar- how did you gf have her portfolio done professionally?</p>

<p>took it to some place that reduced and re-printed all of her paintings onto 8.5 by 11 pieces of paper then put them into the little book. It came out great even though it wasn't cheap at $250.</p>

<p>whether your porftolio is done professionaly or not, make sure it's the work that really impress them. Mediocre projects in a well made portfolio won't cut it. for me, i designed my layout on adobe illustrator, then printed it out in good paper and binded it at kinkos. some ppl have really different looking portfolios...some made out of wood, etc..but definitely make sure it's presentable and easy to flip through. i made mine really really small. i think it was only 6 inches long. lol</p>

<p>oh yeah, enjoy summer college! it's a lot of fun. do really well because everything you do goes into an evaluation that you'll never be able to see and will be heavily weighed during the admission process.</p>

<p>thanks to both of you for the awesome advice. the people at my school's digital art department are realllly nice and will print stuff exactly as i need it so im not worried about taht, as for the work that i plan to put in it, i intend on really making it truly me. representative of my creative ability. my finest work. i.e. i want to be proud of it.</p>

<p>sashimi- do they really look deep into your time at summer college? as well as your work? i have heard that they dont care and i have heard that it may be the factor upon admission...anyway. im not sure.</p>

<p>thanks for alllll the help.</p>

<p>well in architecture, you'll have a TA that will work very close with you. He or she will constantly mentor and observe your work habits, quality of work, dedication, etc. They write you an evaluation but they also write a more extensive evaluation to the admissions commitee that you won't see. basically in the evaluation, the TA will talk about your strengths, weaknesses, and what kind of student you are. they will talk a lot about you work too, your process of working, your work ethic, creativity, etc.</p>

<p>it will be counted heavily because these evaluations are very detailed and useful for the admission commitee. Because summer college is like a mock course of the real thing at cornell, your evaluations reflect how well you'll do in the real thing so it's probably the best thing admissions ppl can use to decide. show a lot of dedication, willingness to work hard (put 110% effort into everything you do), and stay open minded. i think being open minded is crucially important in an arch education because it's very different from what most people think it is and the only way to learn is to change all your preconceptions of what architecture is and learn from those who know a lot. </p>

<p>it's a really great experience and i totally recommend it. just don't get drunk or smoke pot or go to a frat party because those will kick you out and a lot of ppl do get kicked out RA's are B****** when it comes down to curfews and other things. but w/e, i think i'm telling you TOO much.</p>

<p>but yeah, have a blast dude!</p>

<p>it's a really great experience and i totally recommend it. just don't get drunk or smoke pot or go to a frat party because those will kick you out and a lot of ppl do get kicked out RA's are B****** when it comes down to curfews and other things. but w/e, i think i'm telling you TOO much.</p>

<p>haha no worries. i dont plan on blowing my parents money and my one shot to do something great by going all out and partying...</p>

<p>haha thanks a lot for everything!</p>

<p>Hey I'm from CT too!! Never heard of your town though. I'm in the northeasternish part of state. Closest semi-well known place near me is Willimantic.</p>

<p>haha well my town is microscopic and is near danbury, southbury and new milford. willimantic is a ways a way- but hey! its nice to hear from someone else from CT</p>