Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
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MArch I at UCLA or GSAPP
Hello everyone, I've narrowed down my schools to UCLA and GSAPP.
I've been accepted to both, but UCLA has given me an offer that makes it close to going to grad school for free. I'm having trouble choosing between them because both offer amazing programs but have different strengths and weaknesses.
How much does is matter that Columbia is an Ivy League school? Can UCLA compete with that after graduation? I'd really appreciate some input from people who are already working and recent/not so recent graduates.
Thanks in advance to everyone
A professor of mine who is a graduate from UCLA says he loses jobs all the time from Ivy grads. Just going to leave you with that thought.
I say go for the free ride at UCLA, Im not a recent grad but in a similar situation. I think it depends where you want to work. I know that UCLA's reputation in the West is very strong, and will help you land a job. I hear their grads fare well worldwide anyways.
I also think UCLA has a better program, and faculty.
I know that there are some other opinions but I think that Gsapp is considered one of the lesser Ivies.
@aranzaza Just wondering where you found the financial information for UCLA?
Hey @ptrav I got a letter from UCLA and it included my financial info
Nothing beats a near free education. Once you graduate, loan repayments won't be a priority when considering an office to practice under.
Besides, if you have a provocative work sample it doesn't matter what brand school your name is attached too....
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