Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Pratt Institute
University of Southern California (USC)
Tulane University
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Temple University
University of Oregon
Cranbrook Academy of Art
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Kansas State University
Need Help on Admissions Decesission
Hello everyone,
After 4 years of hard work and dedication I have received admissions to every school I applied to. I applied to graduate programs in architecture and urban planning in most of the schools as I hope to obtain a dual degree. Although I only applied to U.Mich. under the architecture program a switch to urban planning dual degree is said to be very possible once enrolled (as stated by the graduate advisor). As I did not expect to get into so many schools I am now left with a difficult decision. Please, I ask the fellas on the archinect blogs to give input that could guide me towards a right choice.
The schools in question are.....
University of Michigan [m.arch/m.u.p] ***$10,000 included***
Southern California Institute of Architecture [m.arch/m.u.p]
California College of the Arts [m.arch]
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign [m.arch]
SUNY - University at Buffalo [m.arch/m.u.p]
CapPoly Pamona - [m.arch]
UT Arlington [m.arch]
University of Colorado Denver [m.arch/m.u.p]
I myself am 22 y/o, El Paso Texas born and raised. Looking for a drastic change in scenery. Thanks in advance for everyone’s help....
WOW!!!! My spell check didn't catch that! *****Decision *****
i was in a hurry writing this! Sorry fellas
WOW.. it looks like you have some great choices. I do not know much about these schools, so I would also consider location.
I live in Boulder Coloado and love everything about this area, especially all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. I grew up in SoCal, and it is pretty nice there too, but fairly overcrowded in general.
Good luck... and don't be too discouraged by the current economy. Pursue your passion!
Great work getting into all those schools! Do you have a copy of your portfolio online that I could take a peak at?
I got accepted to the following colleges:
UO - Portland (M.Arch)
UPenn - Philly (M.S. Historic Pres)
CU - Denver (M.Arch)
California College of the Arts - San Francisco (M.Arch)
I chose CCA, due to its location in the heart of SF and the following reasons. Their program offers a younger feel into the world of architecture than all of the schools which I visited, with many adjunct professors rotating in and out of the program. It seems like they are willing to push innovation in the industry and their design work is killer!
I think it will provide me with the best education for the location, cost and duration. Plus, I don't mind living in the Bay area afterwards in order to find work. At UO, almost all graduates move where the work is, which could be anywhere in the country. I'd rather stay in a place for more than 2 years.
That said, why wouldn't you consider Michigan? It is the number one architecture graduate school in the country for 2011.
What did you do your undergrad in?
Michigan sounds like the obvious choice; you will learn more from MUP than their MArch if your background is already in architecture. They tend to be generous with financial aid. I'm surprise none of the other schools offered you any aid.
As a current student at SUNY University at Buffalo (graduating May 14 yay), that's all I can really advise you on. If you're looking for a change of scenery, Bufalo is certainly the place to be (and if that change in scenery includes lots of snow); however, the school of architecture and planning at UB is being COMPLETELY renovated for the next two years. You will almost surely be in trailers as they renovate Hayes and Crosby Halls where the school is housed during this time. If you think you can deal with that for the first two years, it might be worth it to have great top notch facilities for the remainder of your programs after construction is done. M.Arch/MUP dual is a difficult program to do, but good luck wherever you choose to go.
I would choose Michigan. There program is amazing especially if you are going for the dual degree option. CU Denver does not have a strong program if you are looking for a more interdisciplinary track. I would also advise may visit your top three schools. These things have a way of working themselves out when you can experience the program first hand.
Congrats!
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