is this a trick question?

Er no...

If you're otherwise qualified, it's probably a definite plus to your application. But, it won't get you in if the remainder of your application doesn't convey an aptitude for architecture that's equal to, or stronger than, competing candidates.

LinkOne....the only fulbright scholar I know is Chris Christoferson. He didn't go the way of architecture, just started hangin out in bars and singing country western music and acting.

But let's think about this another way, it's guaranteed money.
I know I will never turn down anyone willing to give me money, guaranteed !!!!!

It might, but only if what you did during your fulbright was related to architecture. Other than that, I doubt it will matter that much.

Which kind of Fulbright scholarship you got?

I know some non-US citizens who studied their MArch in the US with a Fulbright.

And at least this kind of Fulbright scholarship opens virtually any door in any school. Maybe not automatically in Harvard or even MIT, but in the rest (Columbia, Sci-Arc, etc.) is guaranteed you are in if you apply.

Hey Hawkin - I've "provisionally" (I need to get in somewhere first!) got a postgraduate award from the U.K - Im pretty sure its very competitive.

As the portfolio seems to be the single most important element of the admissions process, I wasnt entirely sure how much it would help me. I just wanted to see if anyone out there could hazard a guess (perhaps based on some remote experience) as to what sort of weight it would carry.

Where abouts are the fulbrighters you know from? I'm not applying to GSAPP or Sci-Arc as I'm not a fan of either of their courses. Yale or MIT would be great.

i'm pretty sure it would tip the balance in your favor at most schools, since you already have funding and they don't have to worry about giving you aid, etc.

Yes. And if you can get a fullbright, you really shouldn't be worried about getting in to schools either.

I like mespellwrong's answer a lot, though I admit I'm suddenly wondering exactly how picky the Fulbright Committee actually is.

I don't know who Ivy is or why she is so possessive about her school.

;)

Donna, I don't know about how picky they are but the point here is that, I bet, it is much harder (in terms of "intake" or accepted applications) to get a Fulbright scholarship than to be accepted in any Ivy MArch.

Being said that, when any school sees that this person has been awarded a Fulbright, they know that they already passed thru a hard process to be there.

Plus they know that the funding is assured and having Fulbrights in their class is prestigious for them as well.

I had no idea so many people with prestigious colleges are trying to apply to a M.Arch program at Ivy Tech Community College!

They only offer associates degrees!

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Donna - are you applying for a fulbright award?
mespellrong + Hawkin - thanks for your input; useful to know