Thanks. But I feel like the sketches could only be included in the "other work" section? I have plenty of works I could put into the other work section. I just want some guides on how to start and finish a project, since I don't know how to do it by myself.

A lot of people's portfolios for first-professional M.Arch programs contain no architectural projects at all. It's not unusual that the entire portfolio is sketches, painting, etc. You've already done one of those summer programs - don't waste time and money on more. They're not really looked on all that favorably by admissions committees in the first place, and if most of your portfolio ends ulp being work from those programs it's going to be fairly obvious. It's important to show self-driven design process, which is tough to demonstrate when you've got the same projects/programs as so many other applicants. Some argue that you can make connections and get some recommendations out of them - but I can't imagine writing a recommendation for someone I've only known from a one-week program. I'd agree you'd be better off traveling, and/or trying to get an internship for this summer.

Thanks! That sounds reasonable. But...just to clarify M+M is a four week program. idk if that would change anything? I'm also planning to do a personal project sometime. so if I don't take the
program, that means I'll do more project/s to replace the program's work

No, it doesn't make any difference how long the program is. You've already done one summer program. Two is total overkill. For most of us who have ever been involved with admissions, the projects from these summer programs are one of the biggest portfolio cliches and snoozes we see. Even when the students don't include having attended such-and-such summer program in their resumes or identify the projects as having come from those, it's immediately obvious because of the programs and the look of the work.  Consider that everybody else in the program is also applying: including those projects makes you just one of the hundreds. It's got some stigma as a rich-kid way to try to puff up a portfolio.

That said, it seems like there's some value in these programs: they're good for those who really aren't sure architecture school is for them; they're good for people with a lot of self-doubt about their ability to put together a portfolio; you might make some good contacts; you might get recommendations out of it. But you've already done that. Do something else now!

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Thanks for your advices, my mind has changed a lot. But I'm still concerned that since I feel like my former summer program's critic would not likely to write me one recomm letter(heard it weights a lot in application) and I'm still not certain about going into a March program(though i've already been researching), would attending a summer program in Chicago school like IIT be worth doing? They are much cheaper than GSAAP's. or a sustainable architecture summer program at Pratt? since i'm also quite interested in that area. Thanks!

Recommendations matter a lot. But they can be from professors in subjects other than architecture, and from employers/internship coordinators, or anybody who knows you and your work well. The problem with these summer programs is that there isn't time to really know you and your work well. It's pretty clear that you're dead set on doing another one of these summer things, regardless of what everyone here is advising. If you have to do one, the sustainability thing at least would be slightly different subject matter than what you've already done.

ok, but I never said I'm going to join any of these for sure. Thanks.

Overstatement.

I've been learning Dutch on Duolingo. Hoe gaat het?

Does firm hire interns with little architecture background? Most all that I saw wants student in Barch or March program.

Ik mag niet klagen Alina :)

xxetc You must be really passionate about architecture if you're so easily discouraged to even try.

No. I'm just asking

Like I said in my post, my school don't any architectural course and any professor knows a lot about architecture...I'll take all courses I haven't toke and kinda related to architecture next year like sculpture theater classes

Thanks. Those are really good advices!

Thanks for you advice! I do have many art works that kinda related to architecture, but when I see the portfolio of other applicants that admitted to very good schools, they all have 4ish architecture project and every other art things are put into the other works. Would a portfolio with art projects included in the main section strong enough?