Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Pratt Institute
Tulane University
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Temple University
University of Oregon
Cranbrook Academy of Art
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
M.Arch I&II 2024 Application Status
Hello everyone!
This thread is for all 2024 M.Arch applicants to share our application status and decisions, in the spirit of sharing helpful information and supporting each other, especially our mental health.
If you have questions, ask away! I'm sure someone could help you.
Suggested format -
Thanks to mrcutout for providing the format for this discussion.
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated
- BA Sociology & Architectural Studies minor / T10 undergrad / 2022
- Two summer internships at adaptive reuse firm, two years working in furniture fabrication, some research jobs/TA work
- 3.8 / no tests
- One from studio art prof, one from former architecture boss, one from well known urban sociologist (former GSD prof) who supervised my thesis
- Writing about experiences that led me to architecture, core commitment to sustainability and reuse, some stuff about materials
- Not anything amazing but shows my interests and range of work: 3 professional projects, 1 competition entry, 1 furniture project, project from summer design program, a couple of maps from my research. Mostly clean digital drawings with some photographs of projects.
- UC Berkeley, MIT, UPenn, UT Austin, CUNY, UMichigan, Columbia, Harvard
- will update
- Start on portfolio and SOP early! Think about who you want letters from as early as possible and take a lot of classes/do work with them
in at UT and Michigan!
Updates:
- in at Harvard GSD ($$$)
- in at CUNY ($)
- in at Berkeley
- in at UPenn with no funding
I received no funding from Michigan. Still waiting on funding from Berkeley and UT Austin, and decisions from Columbia and UCLA. Harvard is looking very likely at this point.
out at Columbia
out at UCLA, finally done with this cycle!
Seems like you have a competitive application, best of luck!
Furniture Design BFA, RIT, 2017
Several years of millwork and furniture fabrication, drafting, and product design; 1.5yrs in project design at a hospitality-focused real estate developer
3.2 GPA (had a bad sophomore year before I changed majors; the advanced GPA is a few pts higher, luckily- dean's list for the last few years straight). GRE forthcoming (EDIT: maybe it won't be - just saw UCB and UCLA removed the requirement. Thank god.).
1 from director of operations at the furniture/millwork shop, 1 from head of the undergrad program, and 1 from director of operations at my current job (exec. chef & primary stakeholder).
Spoke a lot about my background of hands-on fabrication, interest in science/technology, and passion for equitable access and sustainability.
Several furniture pieces from undergrad; hand-drafting and Revit projects from UCLA-E class I took in preparation for masters; plans/renders for a couple of professional hospitality projects where I had major responsibility for initial concept layouts, concept & millwork design & detailing
Harvard, MIT, Yale, Pratt, Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona
We'll see :)
Don't overthink asking for letters of rec. I was super socially anxious about it, but the responses were overwhelmingly positive/supportive.
In at Pratt with scholarship! Declined by Yale
Out @ GSD, no big surprise there
In at UCLA, awaiting financial aid package.
B.A. Architecture / International (Germany) + semester abroad / 2022
2 years of work for 2 different architecture firms, a small one and a renowned competition office, now for a year in a non-profit organization for urban development
GPA: 3.93 / DET: 125
2 from professors, 1 from CEO of my current job
tailored to each school, spoke about the connection between social science theory and architecture, and my experiences in practice
5 design projects, 1 professional work, put a lot of work into it
NYIT, Parsons, GSAPP, IIT, WashU, SAIC
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prepare well and just give it a shot
in at SAIC, waiting for financial info
no financial aid at SAIC, can't imagine that I would then have a chance of getting into one of the other schools
Where did you see that you got no financial aid at SAIC? I got accepted there too but it seems like their fin. aid stuff doesn't come out for quite a while.
sorry, i meant no scholarship i am not eligible for financial aid as an international
In at WashU with scholarship
out at GSAPP
in at Parsons with $$$, which is all i wanted
Bachelor of Architecture/Intl. Applicant from India/2021
I'm currently working as an architect and interior designer. 2yr 4months exp till date
3.39/4.0 / No GRE / IELTS - 8.0
2 from college professors, 1 from my firm's principal arch, 1 from my firm's studio head, and I am considering getting another from a senior architect at the firm who is also my immediate supervisor
wrote a different essay for each school. spoke about my experience in b.arch, my professional life and my passion to go into designing healthcare facilities
I included works from the last semesters of b.arch, including group research work along with 3 professional projects and one personal/freelance project.
SCI-Arc, UCBerkley, Pratt, CalPoly (I'm still looking for good schools which do not have prerequisites. I did not study nor did I have the chance to study math/physics in my bachelors. Please do suggest schools! :)
Yet to submit my applications. I am having last-minute jitters about my portfolio and SOP.
Keep updating your portfolio and improve it as you learn new skills.
I had a similar concern about prerequisites, but most schools seem to have a clause in their application which is basically, "If you haven't taken math/physics, you have to complete it before classes start in the fall; please tell us where/how you plan to take this course", Harvard actually links directly to an online option that's pretty inexpensive and only takes a few weeks, IIRC.
Bachelor of Architecture/University of Houston/ 2021
3 yrs, 1 in large commercial, 2 in small residential
3.74- no GRE or TOEFL
2 from thesis advisors, one from previous employer
wrote about experiences as an immigrant, losing my parent to cancer, being a twin, and my interests in humanism and architecture.
6 projects total. 4 academic, one group competition, and one professional work sample
UT Austin
University of Washington St. Louis
GSD
Yale
Princeton
GSAPP
We shall see
Treat your applications like a full time job
Texas A&M- University Studies: Architecture Concentration CO 2024
Study abroad design charrette and that's pretty much it :')
3.7/309.5
1 from study abroad architecture professor, 1 from professor that oversaw a very large personal project of mine, and 1 from a professor I had for all 4 years of my undergraduate.
Talked about my interest in placemaking as well as affordable housing and sustainability.
5 sections in total, 4/5 being personal projects that attempted to synthesize my personal interests in a variety of field into design concepts, the 5th being my study abroad group work.
Rice, UTSOA, TAMU, and RISD
I will update with the results :,,,)
Like other people have said, asking for letters of recommendation is not as scary as it seems on the surface! As for portfolio work, I have yet to see if my approach is effective...
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated
UC Berkeley, BA Sociology, Education Minor, c/o 2019
4 years of administrative experience at a large corporate firm in San Francisco, mostly project coordination and community engagement work; summer internship in DC at US Dept of Housing and Urban Development doing climate resilience policy work
3.01 GPA- I was pre-med for the first two years of undergrad, and my GPA took a hit. Chemistry at Cal is no joke! Took the GRE but am not reporting any scores. It felt really rushed.
1 from a community college professor (Rhino class I took this year), 1 from a studio instructor from UC Berkeley [IN]ARCH program, 1 from executive director of my office
Talked about my background in outdoor education/ environmental stewardship. Also spoke on development issues in rural California and how design can alleviate these communities. Tied it back to learning how to read the landscape, which informed my design sensibilities.
Included some work from a Rhino class I took at community college this year, a mapping project, some work from the [IN]ARCH summer studio at UC Berkeley, and some personal design studies (mostly photographic collage). Learned to cut back and edit this year!
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UW, Cal Poly Pomona
Will update.
Lean is key. Edit your narrative.
My big move this year was moving away from treating your SOP/ Personal Statement as a glorified resume... Pick one or two experiences at most that speak to you and analyze why they make you a good candidate for that school's program. Help your audience visualize your story and why this is the right time for you to start your grad school journey. Show your story- don't tell it.
Check out Lauren Valdez's Youtube channel if you are still banging your head over personal statements. It helped me get started:
https://www.youtube.com/@Laure...
I applied last year to only one program- UC Berkeley- and was disappointed to see the rejection letter. Honestly, looking at the portfolio I provided, it's not hard to see what went wrong. I spent this summer doing a summer studio at UC Berkeley to develop a stronger portfolio and get a feel for the studio culture at Wurster. (As much as you can in 6 weeks). If you don't have a design background, I highly recommend doing a summer studio!
Good luck, everyone! You will end up where you need to be :)
Out at UC Berkeley, I received an email to check my admissions portal for a status update. Good luck to everyone who is waiting to hear back!
Sorry to hear. Did u apply elsewhere? - if your porty isn’t super competitive, there are still tons of schools you can apply to that no one in this thread is even talking about… some super solid programs that that a very holistic approach to admissions. (University of houston, university of Maryland, NC State, UNCC, Texas A&M, Thomas Jefferson Univeristy in Philadelphia, and University of Oklahoma, just to name a few) these schools throw money at the top applicants, meanwhile top applicants are all applying of the same ten schools — a lot of these programs offer rolling admissions so you can apply now to most of them for this fall. — Feel free to DM me if you want me to review your porty or give you essay advice. So happy to help! Don’t give up Recuerdos
Accepted to Cal Poly Pomona :)
Are you planning on accepting Cal Poly Pomona?
@rinarina Hi Rina it's very likely! I am still waiting to hear back from UW and UCLA, but CPP's price is really unmatched in CA... (Tuition is ~8.5k a YEAR) The program is positioned to prepare students for architectural practice (I work with a number of their alumni), and the work they are doing with the Richard Neutra residence and studios is really special. If I do attend, I'm planning to get the Historic Preservation certificate while I am there.
I also really appreciate the graduate program coordinator, Victor Jones's approach to architectural pedagogy. I've read a book he published/ edited and really like where he is pushing CPP.
I'm coming down from the San Francisco Bay Area, and I have a lot of family down in SoCal, so it wouldn't be too disruptive of a move. However, I do need to consider getting a car now, haha. From what I understand, the program is very diverse, which is an added bonus.
Best of luck with your upcoming decisions, Rina, and congratulations on getting into so many great programs. You are going to do amazing things! Please reach out if you want to chat more.
Paul
Accepted to UW :)
congrats recuerdos! CPP has an unmatched reputation within firms nationally. everyone knows they produce the most solid graduates. Side bar on Neutra. One of my favorite modernist architects, not enough people talk about his work. Fun fact, I briefly taught middle school in one of his magnificent signature LA school buildings..
@JoeyTheGiant thank you for your kind words.. I love Neutra's work, especially around UCLA.. I believe he designed an apartment near there that is now student cooperative housing... Truly lots of gems in Southern California. The warm weather would do me good to :)
Out at UCLA. I'm really happy with the results of this application cycle.. I learned so much about myself and had a lot of fun on the way. I'm super stoked to have received offers at such great schools .
This thread is pretty dead!
Not many people applying this year? Last year's thread was way bigger
I mean with everybody constantly disgruntled with the profession, it's no wonder applicants might feel dissuaded from considering it
Cal Poly Pomona (B. Arch., 2018)
4 (almost 5 years) at a small-midsize architectural design firm in California, My primary area of focus was on custom residential and commercial projects; summer internship in 2017 with a highly regarded and well known LA design firm.
GPA: 3.2 :/
3-4 letters per program, some from former professors who are former alumni of the programs I applied to, my thesis professor, another ex-professor who I did work for, my employer, etc..
Fairly basic I would say, talked about the struggles of being a first gen Latino student in higher education and the architectural profession. Focused on my enthusiasm for learning amongst peers and contributing to the studio environment.
1 competition project, Thesis project, and three studio projects
UC Berkeley, UCSB (Applied to these because I have an interest in architectural history)
Harvard, Princeton
Still waiting to hear back! Will have to reply once I do
Spend time on selecting your recommendations carefully, tailor them to each program you apply to if possible.
Work on your portfolio, make sure it displays your strengths and interests.
in at GSD! Pleasant surprise, got the email a week and a half ago.
University of San Francisco (B.A. Arch., 2024)
Resident Advisor (3 years), professional practice at a professor's firm (2 summers), Teacher's Assistant for Fabrication Lab course (2 years)
GPA: 3.71 (No testing)
Engineering minor advisor/professor, Studio professor I worked under, another Studio professor that has credibility
I wrote a lot about how my passion for arch and all of its facets is what sets me apart from my peers. I talked about how my passion started during my childhood, and how I am deeply invested in designing for underprivileged communities and the work I've already done in that regard.
4 studio projects (2 large scale, 1 medium scale and 1 small scale), I also included engineering and my senior capstone thesis research as well as my woodworking side-projects I've made over the years.
UC Berkeley, USC, Harvard GSD and Princeton
Waiting for that dreaded first week of March.
Definitely send your portfolio around to your peers to get feedback, but also know when to stop receiving feedback. I think the portfolio should be a reflection of YOU, not what everyone is trying to sway you to be.
Learn how to adjust sizes of PDFs!
Start early? LOL ... I was nonstop grinding from November to December, I wish I had gotten into the groove of things a little earlier, but regardless everything was submitted early!
got into USC +3
GSD no want me </3
Screw GSD, they're not worth your time!
B.A. Architectural Studies and B.S. Communications/East Coast large private/2022
2 arch firm design-ish internships + 1 full-time non-design position at a starchitect firm
3.65/No GRE/Waived
Asked for 4 (2 from arch history profs, 1 from studio prof, 1 from partner of the firm I worked for) and submitted two to four letters based on each school's specific requirements.
Basically a reflection of my undergrad degrees + personal experience of being evicted from a now gentrified neighborhood, and how this reflection sparked my specific design interest. Tailored each to each school's language & focus.
Curated it into a narrative from personal works reflecting on my identity (not really a traditional approach of starting with arch design but somehow related – e.g. collage, sketches) to a couple of studio works I could squeeze out from undergrad responding to my part I reflection, and to ending with paintings and photography.
2 versions - one standard (~20 pgs), the other similar to slides for RISD.
GSD, Rice, RISD, UCLA, GSAPP, Taubman, Pratt, YSoA
Couldn't finish Berkeley :\
Hoping for the best! It's a personal decision not to apply to any safety schools, but I really don't wanna go through another year of application cycle.
Starting with my personal circumstances/work mode –
I took half a year off to prepare for the application. I could not have prepared my app in tandem with my full-time job, it's just too much (considering I didn't have that many school projects and perfectionism killed). If you have the privilege of doing so, I would recommend it. Spending four months in front of computer screens with like 3 days off was painful, but it helped me think clearly in terms of the message I wanted to deliver as I didn't need to think about anything other than the application.
Tips –
I can't provide tips for successful admissions as I haven't received any results yet. However, if you're struggling with which schools to apply to, I recommend reaching out to your connections and attending all admissions events. Ask questions! Each school is unique, and the more you research, the clearer you become about what is not for you. Also, find things that keep you going during the application process. For me, it was choosing a different cafe/library to do work each day. The changing scenes outside the window make each dull day different, and observing people in different neighborhoods was fun when I ran out of ideas.
After the application process, allowing yourself to take a break is also very important. :)
Out of curiosity, what did the breakdown of those 4 months look like? Did you have to re-do or refresh old projects?
Sure - spent the first 2.5 months on project revision and the remaining 1.5 months spent on essays and layouts!
Update-
In at UMich$, Pratt$$, RISD(?)
In at Columbia GSAPP with no $; RISD only gave me one month of rent worth of scholarship
In at UCLA - probably no $ as it didn’t state in the letter (I’m Int’l)
Ucla money will be a separate email. Hang in there.
I'm wondering what the admissions process looks like. I know its holistic, but I'm a little stressed about my GPA and in general am just wondering how these schools end up deciding on who gets in. Most of my decisions should come back by March, but do they ever notify people earlier??
You seem like a great candidate, good luck!
Accepted to Syracuse today
also accepted at UW and PSU!
rejected from harvard
Congrats on UW! I would love to go there.
me too it was my top choice :) good luck and hopefully you hear back soon!
rejected from Columbia today
Welp, here goes nothing
CUNY Hunter College/BA Art History/2015
I've been out of school for nearly a decade, so I guess this is a big transition. I worked as a pastry chef at a 3-Michelin star restaurant in New York, and then spent about 3 years working in clinical oncology research at NYU. I'm also a ceramic artist; I'm currently doing a 1.5 year funded art residency in middle-of-nowhere New Mexico. It's based out of Western New Mexico University, which I had never heard of until this opportunity. I have massive studio space and I teach two classes here. It's been pretty great.
3.7/fuckkk if I was wasting money on the GRE
My boss at NYU School of Medicine, Director of Clinical Research. He wrote me a very nice letter.
My faculty advisor in my residency. She's the chair of the art department at the very small university where this is based. I TA for two of her classes, and I see her every day. She rocks, I think she wrote something nice.
I did some graphic design and R&D consulting for a beverage company; the owner/ceo wrote me a reference. Figured it would be good to put forward an academic reference, a professional reference, and one that bridged the gap.
I found these so challenging! Maybe because the topic is just so dull? I talked a lot about ceramics, it being haptic and materially-driven and design-oriented. sort of discussed wanting to move towards architecture in order to purse a larger scale of composition. I also talked about oncology research, especially in the UC personal history essays, and tied it into designing for tangible outcomes. I think they were fine? I can't imagine anyone enjoys reading these things.
I submitted 8 projects that were all ceramics. I included functional and sculptural projects. I work mostly in porcelain and wanted to present work that demonstrated a wide application of a material. Some projects included sketches (I made a set based off of a synagogue, so I included process drawings), and I used one project to discuss glaze chemistry and development. I think my portfolio is, at the very least, interesting. I had an extremely hard time figuring out how to navigate a fine-arts portfolio. I've had the absolute hardest time finding any (successful) examples online, and my sense is that the overwhelming majority of applicants have some sort of architecture background.
Berkeley; UCLA; SCI-Arc; USC; CCA; GSAPP; Parsons; Pratt
I stuck with schools in Cali and NYC because that's where my family is. WAY too many schools I should have cut the list in half.
...
Don't apply to more than 4 or 5 schools. It was so so so stupid and expensive. I'm in my 30s so I really limited my school selection to cities where I have family and even still I could have trimmed the list.
Umm and start early. I spent probably 6 months working on the projects that I submitted (mind you, these were all ceramic objects, but I think this applies to any work you're submitting), plus many many weeks photographing my work and composing my portfolio. An extra month would have been great. Also, why did USC have a Jan. 2nd priority deadline? Is it meant to be sadistic?
I guess just...be yourself? Everyone else is taken, and pretending is so so dull.
I'm excited to see where you end up, good luck!
Well today was nice. I got into Pratt with some $$ and USC with an almost full ride. I nearly didn't apply to USC and I'm now very happy I did.
I also received an unofficial offer from California College of the Arts during a phone interview with someone on the admissions committee. I have not heard anything official from that program as of yet.
fancyyyyy did you get +2 or +3 for usc?!?!
In: USC (nearly full ride); CCA (70% scholarship); Sci-Arc (money pending,); Columbia (diddly squat for scholarships); Pratt (35% Scholarship).
Out: Stupid stupid Berkeley
Waiting: Parsons (Not gonna go anyway...); UCLA (top choice for whatever reason, so it's naturally the last one to come in).
Lol I agree! Berkeley is ass. I also rejected from Cal after being admitted to Penn and Cornell. You have some crazy stats for getting a scholarship from USC and CCA, Do you mind sharing tips and tricks?
Just heard back from UCLA...full full boat. Not a single question I'll be going there! Also got into parsons with a partial scholarship, good luck to them. Feels so damn good to have this over with!
@darknight1689 ya Berkeley is bizarre. There's no accounting for taste. When you say crazy stats do you mean good crazy or just crazy lol? I think my grades were fine (I actually had straight As during college but I received an F in one graduate course so my gpa went from literally a 4.0 to a 3.7 which is hella annoying but life happens). I had a decade of work experience in New York, which included working as the pastry chef in the best restaurant in the US (extremely subjective I know) and then I had an academic job working in cancer research at NYU's school of medicine--I had at least 10 publications so that I'm sure was helpful.
Honestly, though, I think I submitted a really strong portfolio that grabbed the attention of reviewers. I am a ceramic artist, and I decided to go whole hog and only include ceramic work. I think I made a good case for how it translates to architecture. I organized the whole portfolio like an exhibition catalogue and wrote a small essay for each project, and I would imagine I made a strong case for why and how ceramics translates to architecture. I think people think of brown pottery when they hear ceramics--my stuff is not that. I'm happy to share my portfolio with you if you're interested because it's very hard to explain. But ya, I think having a portfolio that stood out was a really strong factor?
Wow, I'm so curious to see your portfolio! Would you mind sharing your art pieces?
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture / UC Berkeley / Spring 2024
junior designer 2yrs / residential firm
journal editor / graduate architecture journal (Room One Thousand)
exhibit designer and collections photographer / entomology museum
archival researcher / prospective grad school's Prof
3.76 / No GRE / Native speaker
Firm principal
Tenured Professor of Architectural History
Director and Senior Museum Scientist of Museum (2-person letter)
1. Wrote about honeybees, productivity, schools as cultural economies
2. Wrote about museum exhibition design, virtual museums, common narratives
20 pages, 1 custom beehive design, 1 built pavilion, 1 exhibit design w/ grasshopper fabrications, 1 conceptual museum design
I didn't include any studio work, and everything was super recent and aligned to my specific interests in insects and museums.
M.Arch & SM.ACT at MIT
Will update
My thoughts: Because it is a huge time sacrifice to apply, make sure the process of applying to graduate school contributes to your other goals – essay writing is a great opportunity to define/refine your values and goals – portfolio making is a great way to finish projects that have been loafing around in your head.
This is really excellent advice, especially if you've been out of school for a hot minute.
Thanks fancy
Interesting application!
rejected from M.Arch
University of Texas at San Antonio/ BS ARCH/ Fall 2022
Currently an intern at a competitive architecture firm in Texas.
3.79 / no GRE/ no TOEFL
I received 3 Letters of Recommendations:
1 - my studio professor who I consider a mentor. He graduated from GSAPP, and he encouraged me to study in NYC.
2- another studio professor I had throughout my entire undergraduate degree. he wrote about how he saw me progress into the designer I am today.
3- my project manager at work. he is another mentor, we both align in our interests for POC representation in architecture.
For all the essays, I wrote about how I have used my hands to create connections between people and architecture. I went into depth about my previous research background and how it lead to a journey of curiosity of looking for answers in how to create equitable built environments for disadvantaged communities.
For my MIT essay, I wrote about how I grew up in disadvantaged community, and I realized the importance of arts and culture in communities once I entered architecture. I talked about my Chicana activism efforts and how I want to use the knowledge I receive at MIT to uplift my community and others like it.
I included 5 academic projects and one professional project. I included 4 architecture projects, 1 fashion design project from Parsons, and the documentation of a physical model I created for work.
The theme of my portfolio is using hand made techniques to create personal stories. Each project includes hand made techniques (from fashion, plaster, drawings, and post collage.) Total of 19 pages.
MIT, Rice, GSAPP, and Pratt
will update when I receive news.
As everyone has said, please start early!!! Especially if you have a full time job!
Dont be afraid to ask your mentors for letter of recommendations!
Do your research, and if you get the chance, visit an open house! I was applying to much more universities...but the list limited to my top 4 because I felt a fit when I visited in person.
Rejected from Rice :(
hi! how are you feeling about Rice? you’re such a great candidate and got some pretty cool schools still in your mix! you just never know what to expect w these schools. i got rejected as well and it’s been hard to cope
I am a bit sad, but I am feeling nervous that I am going to get rejected from my other options. I started considering my plans for an additional gap year if I dont get in, thats how I been coping haha
also thank you for your kind words!
we´re feeling the exact same! i wanted to rush and plan out everything to do in the next few months to get better and apply next year but I´m trying to take it slow and not rush into things, and instead try to think with a clear mind about what I really want. i never thought rejection would feel so brutal lol, but just know you´re not alone and if grad school is really what you need this year I cant wait to see you get accepted into one of your other options!
hey! don’t be discouraged. Rice option 1 only takes 12 people maximum. You seem really safe for Pratt tho, and they haven’t released results. Good luck!
oh wow just accepting 12 is crazy! what about option 2, do you know by any chance around how many get in?
Not sure about option 2, but it’s pretty much the program size minus 12(?
I have a few friends who have gone through the option 1 program - the option 2 is extremely small. In 2021 they had like 2 - 3 people in the program.
Hi Lizzie I just wanted to write to you to let you know that you're an amazing candidate. There is a severe lack of representation for Latinas/Chicanas in the field. Your representation is beyond valuable.
Please check out Arquitina if you aren't familiar with them already and keep fighting for your dreams!! I'm rooting for you. https://www.arquitina.org/
Rejected from GSAPP :(
Rejected from MIT :(
anyone else nervous
very very very
Uh huh.
For the people applying to GSAPP, did you get invited to apply to the Lemann Interschool Fellowship?
Three times, they must be low on applicants.
Has anyone applied and heard back? - just got into to GSAPP MSAAD but they didn't give me any info on the Lemann fellowship application....
Bachelor in Architecture / International, Dom. Rep. / 2023
- 8 months as a part time Junior Architect in Const. & Engineering firm
- 6 months as an Intern in local Arch firm
- Currently working in renowed local Arch firm
GPA 3.97, top of Arch COF 2023 from my school
TOEFL 108/120 Home edition test
No GRE
- Thesis Advisor
- School Director
- Third one varied for schools, but catered to each one I guess haha!
Catered and varied throughout the schools... But talked mostly about the challenges and resilience during arch school, common theme and interest throughout my designs, connection between arch and human emotions and senses, personal experiences and teachings... etcetc
Thesis and Studio work only, including renders, plans, conceptual diagrams and sketches, some site analysis, volume iterations, conceptual hand made models... We really dont have a culture here in my country of arch competitions :( wish i would have discovered some international ones sooner to participate and develop projects outside of school.
Rice, GSD, GSAPP, and thinking of applying later to UM!
None yet and honestly have no idea what to expect
Trust your gut!!! And lets just try enjoy this waiting process
Honestly, I still cant believe that I applied and even call myself crazy for going through with all of this. Being and intl applicant and coming from a developing country we are not used to even considering these big schools, but Im still proud of myself for giving it a shot... Even as I decided to comment on the forum it made me feel anxious because its just so weird seeing someone like me applying but I hope and Im sure everyone will end up where they will truly thrive :) Best of luck and cant wait to see everyones results!!
It’s the feeling for everyone and I can only wish you good luck on your application. If you don’t mind my asking, what country are you applying from? I’m an int’l student too.
Thank you and good luck as well! Im from the Dominican Republic, how about you?
Oh, beautiful!
I'm from Nigeria
rejected from Rice... it was truly my top choice, dont even know how to feel but kinda saw it coming. i have no hopes for the other ones and just feel gutted. good luck to everyone!!! wish you nothing but a place for you all to thrive :´)
i hope this helps out whoever in the future but got rejected from Rice, completely crushed. then got rejected from GSD, and honestly couldnt care less LOL (as in I realized I had no chance). then surprisingly got accepted to GSAPP! still not sure if ill be able to join them this summer, i really really hope so, but if not, i´ll see you all next year! good luck and dont let college results keep you from being excited about all the other stuff you could still do/see/experience.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture /International/2023
Graduate Architect in an architectural firm for over almost a year now
4.05/5.00 /Not required/ Exempted
4 from studio professors, 1 from my employer:
Two wrote on my design skills and strength
Another wrote on my leadership experiences and acumen
Another wrote on my research skills
While my employer wrote on my professional strength, skills, and ability to take on design tasks
Wrote basically on my research interest which is chiefly focused on affordable and sustainable housing for underserved and resilient communities. Wrote extensively on how difficult it is to afford a home and how locally sourced materials can serve as a replacement in place of high cost of building materials.
Purely Academic! 4 Studio designs:
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
And an interior design
GSD and UC Berkeley
Not yet. Will update
Like everyone had rightly suggested, start early! Take enough time to review your application, and if you have the opportunity to show a second, third or fourth eye, please do.
gradcafe has started it's fall 2024 cycle .. it's nearly time! AAAH
Can you share the direct link here, please?
https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/?per_page=20&q=berkeley+masters+architecture&institution=&program=°ree=&page=1
Thanks a lot
Maybe it's just my perception, but it seems like the overwhelming majority of applicants to M.Arch programs (like it's gotta be over 90%) have a pretty robust architecture background as undergrads or professionals. I'm very confused as to why someone with a B.Arch would apply for first professional masters. Every school mentions that M.Arch (1) programs are for students without architecture backgrounds, but in practice it seems most applicants do indeed have lots of academic preparation in this area. Maybe it's just people on the internet, though? Am I wrong in this regard?
M.Arch I is for students without architecture backgrounds OR without a 5 year B.Arch. The majority on this doesn’t have B.Arch but B.S Arch or B.A it seems like, which still requires M.Arch I for accreditation. It’s messy
FANCYDIRT you are correct, the M.Arch I (three years) is for folks like you and I who did NOT have a formal Arch background or as NINE said, the 5-Year NAAB accredited B.arch. That said, some programs like GSD still require everyone to do a three-year program, last I checked... BTW, for what it's worth, reading you background above, you are EXACTLY what many of these programs are looking for. You will be an excellent candidate, especially for interdisciplinary research. Additionally, when you graduate (or get your first internship after first or second year) you're resume and diverse (non architectural) portfolio will get you noticed!
Thanks for the vote of confidence! Maybe it's because I'm a tad older, but it feels a tad intimidating to apply alongside so many well qualified applicants who studied architecture as undergrads, even if they didn't do a professional track. So thank you for your kind words! We'll see how this all plays out--should hopefully start hearing back soon!
In my cohort the majority were fresh out of Undergrad OR had taken two or three years to work at a firm, but there were 3 of us ranging from Mid 30s to one guy who was in his late 50s and retired. If you really wanna make buildings you're making the right decision and you will stand out because you are non-traditional. My program also had several non-traditional undergrads. Those who were in there late 20s/30s and older who were pursuing architecture for the first time but also did not already have a Bachelors at all.. I think you'll find this to be true no matter where you end up.
long overdue lol
Ohio State/BS Arch. 2022
internships and such are pretty much non-existent except worked on a pavilion for GSAPP, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, and a bunch of part-time jobs here and there not related to the field
3.6/4.0 no tests
2 from studio professors, 1 from a seminar professor
Started with a general that had too much information then edited for each school. Discussed past experiences combined with my methodologies, passions and focuses in the field, research opportunities I'm interested in that particular program, and goals blah blah
5 re-worked academic projects ranging from 2-4 spreads and other works including paintings, a narrative map, and a podium design
Yale, GSAPP, UPenn, UMich, Syracuse, Tulane
so far Syracuse with $$$ and a TA position
will update others
This might go without saying. But figure out why are you applying, what do you want to learn and do. to get licensed? to go non-profit? to be a starchitect? public sector or private work? community-centered? ....a basic idea of your goals and objectives goes a long way.
Do your research. Dig deeper and get to know the schools beyond the mission statement on their front page. This was the threshold for me to regain confidence and understand my needs and pursuits, which made lots of things, uh easier and manageable for me.
For essays, focus on your strengths and control your narrative, make your thoughts and experiences count, and use what you found from your research. Mention your post-grad goals and plans as well. You are not just selling yourself but also showing your capability to use what you want to get from their programs and apply in the "real world".
Get an extra rec letter if you can, even if you already have three letter-writers agreeing to write, you never know....
Bring a friend or two along this journey, update them and share your process and frustrations. Take more time if you need to and if you can afford it. Take care of yourself.
Rant-
Honestly, idk. This whole process starting from working on the portfolio took me about two years on and off since 2021, thought about giving up architecture at multiple points... Can't speak for others but it sure was a journey for me; I somehow got to know and understand myself better in the process, so regardless of the results, that's some character development at least. Hope someone will find the tips helpful, wishing everyone good luck ;)
I also got Syracuse w/$$ and TA option!
Congrats!! Did u sign up for the interview?
Interesting that you applied for Yale but didn’t apply for the GSD, is there a reason why?
Just more interested in Yale’s program and curriculum, didn’t bother with gsd.
Yale-out, U-M and Tulane in with scholarships, waiting on gsapp and upenn, prolly gonna go with U-M?
Upenn in
Just stumbled across this thread and it brought back so many memories. This was me exactly 4 years ago getting geared up to become and M.Arch I for Fall 2020. It was just before Cov shut downs and we were all so optimistic in that thread, I even made friends with and still keep up with three people I met in this thread, two of whom I met in person at an open house at Tulane right before the Covid shutdowns. Anyway, I see some insane talent in here. These are exciting times for y'all... just know this, you will be fine wherever you end up, so make the most financially logical decision because the pay will be the same on day-one no matter where you go to grad school AND you can still end up at an "elite" practice without going to an Ivy League... I got into all 8 programs I applied for and ended up choosing the least "prestigious" (UNC Charlotte) based on finances and the growth of the city appealed to me. I got full ride offers from three of the programs.. I'm now in a great firm getting to do incredible stuff, learning so much so fast. (( In case you're curious, I was living in LA and was considering staying in LA, so I applied to USC, UCLA -- where I'd done my undergrad degree in French-- SciArc and Woodbury. I also applied to Tulane, RPI, U.Houston (super dope program that's off most people's radar) and of course UNCC, which I chose in the end - solid program in an amazing town. Look forward to spying this thread and seeing your results come in!
Been following this thread for a few weeks now and I wanted to share my perspective! For some background, I was not planning to apply to any programs this year. Architecture was something I always wanted to pursue and I finally decided to commit in December. Obviously, that gave me very little time to put together my applications, but I gave it a try to see what would happen.
B.S. Civil Engineering 2022 / State School
M.S. Structural Engineering 2023/ State School
Undergraduate Research in Civil Engineering, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Full-Time Structural Engineer (Current)
Undergrad: 3.96/ 4.0
Graduate: 3.83/ 4.0
No GRE
Undergraduate research advisor, Graduate Professor, Graduate Teaching Assistant Supervisor
I talked about wanting to transition from engineering to architecture, how my experiences support that transition, and the specific faculty members I want to study under. I threw in a couple sentences about my identity, overcoming challenges, and lack of formal design experience. It's nothing special, and a bit generic reading over it now.
Mostly personal graphic design projects (8 projects). I put the whole thing together in about 3 weeks, so I scrapped together what I had instead of trying to create anything new for the portfolio. I chose projects that showcased a range of different design skills and took inspiration from my background and personal experiences. I highlighted the design process and what I learned from each project.
Coming from a non-design background, I focused more on making a portfolio that was personal and showcased who I am rather than my abilities.
Projects included: A few 2D artworks, a logo, a site design, an isometric artwork, and a 3D model of a village
UIUC, UofMich, Cornell
Admitted: UIUC M. Arch 2+ on Feb. 1
Will update for others
I did everything that you shouldn't do. I didn't start early, I didn't get any feedback on my essays or portfolio, and I didn't give myself time to research and review everything in depth. I initially planned to give myself another year to be better prepared, but I didn't want to wait.
Prioritizing and staying organized were key to how I met the deadlines. The very first things I did were research programs and contact references. Then I set aside about an hour each day, more on the weekends, to work on my materials up until the deadlines. Anyway, best of luck to everyone on their application! Here's hoping we get the results we wanted!!
Honestly, it was refreshing seeing someone confessing that their application process wasnt pristine as everyone elses! Imo the whole process is just super personal. Ive seen people take all the necessary and precautionary steps and get in, as well as get rejected. It all comes down to if the school is truly for you or not. Its like you can do every step of these applications perfectly and with enough time and its still not a 100% guarantee of getting in and vice versa.. So, all we can do is hope that we end up where we will truly fit! lol, good luckkk and cant wait to hear good news from you
In at Michigan - No $
Most likely out at Cornell
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BA Arch Studies / International / 2022
Two years as a full time architectural designer working on commercial and hospitality mixed-use.
GPA/GRE/TOEFL
3.0/ no tests
Two studio professors, and two from directors at my previous and current job.
This was challenging! I think it ended up being quite boring and generic. I wrote about my goals to pursue community work and how my past experiences have shaped my trajectory as a designer.
3-4 studio projects, 1 furniture piece, 1 installation and 1-2 professional works.
UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC and RISD.
Manifesting
for those applying to UCLA, was the UID already there on the portal when we submitted? I don’t remember seeing it then… am I being delusional lol
Yes, it's provided at the time of application.. I just checked, and I have one too.
Unofficially accepted to SCI-Arc Arch Technologies over an interview zoom call last week. They said to wait for official acceptance in 2 weeks.
Did you get official confirmation yet ?
B.S. Arch 2024 / state school
3 internships (about 4 months long each) during my undergraduate studies at great architecture firms
3.8 / no test
3 - all from studio professors
put into words my passion for architecture as a personal craft rather than a means of occupation, and aspirations i have within the field
5 projects - all academic work, various project scales and typologies, 1 was more of a fine art abstract exploration
UT Austin, UVA, Rice, Princeton, Yale, MIT
to be determined!
start the portfolio early....i left it to the last month before applications were due bc the semester occupied all my time. with only 4 weeks, i planned my work and the targets i needed to hit down to the hour of everyday. holiday celebrations with family and there i was in the back on my laptop making/re-making content for the folio :/ -1/10 would not recommend haha. nonetheless very happy with how it turned out
good luck everyone!
accepted at UT Austin - waiting for financial info
accepted at Rice - $$$$
out at Yale
accepted at UVA - $
accepted at Princeton - $$$$
just visited GSD over the weekend, and tried really hard to not romanticize a life in Cambridge in the likelihood I don't get accepted </3
Lolol
Fingers crossed!
Has anyone heard from Yale? Last year, they sent out admissions around this time.
Long overdue but I kept on coming back here so I'm adding mine hoping for it to be helpful for people applying next year too.
BA Environmental & Architectural Studies / Small Liberal Arts College / 2023
Landscape Architecture Internship/ Few creative work experience in both digital and physical realm
GPA/GRE/TOEFL
3.65/ no tests
One studio professor, Two former boss, One landscape architect who was my supervisor
Connecting my international roots to how I've developed my passion in architecture and how some of my childhood interests continue to grow throughout my life
3-4 studio projects, Personal creative exploration, Photography
UC Berkeley, GSAPP, GSD, Yale, MIT
Quite anxious at the moment but hoping for the best! Will update
Start your portfolio EARLY and stay true to who you are. I was struggling in my portfolio curation as I was captivated by many portfolio examples but recalibrating to curating what is me was very helpful. I don't know if this is a tip but I've also attached a personal video as some program allowed you to do so. If it's under your caliber, don't hesitate to go for it. I've received great feedback from my mentors and I found that I am able to express myself in more dimensions.
Aside I'm quite nervous waiting for the result but did my best so now enjoy the waiting time and don't let it stop you from doing fun things. Fingercrossed!
How much does it cost? I'm asking as adjacent to architecture not being able to afford it on a designers salary in the UK.
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated
University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 2019
Relevant professional experience
A few months at a local firm post graduation, no internships
GPA/GRE/TOEFL
3.77 GPA
Letters of recommendation
Two from studio professors (one GSD alum), one from current employer
Essay/Statement
Spent a LOT of time on these and really focused on trying to differentiate myself as having depth of character and a unique perspective on the industry and the world, and how that unique perspective translates into unique work.
Portfolio
Included three studio projects, some fine art work, and miscellaneous little models I've made throughout my years in design that I've liked.
Schools
GSD, UPenn, Berkeley, CMU, SAIC, CU, UVA, Washington
Results
Accepted into 2-year tracks for CU and SAIC. No word from the others so far.
Tips
I'm no authority on how to get into grad school, since this is my first time lol. But one thing I'll say is, don't sweat it too much. Look at the backgrounds of the most famous architects -- they come from all sorts of educational backgrounds, from big schools and small, or no school at all. At the same time, plenty of terrible architects come out of top schools. Keep your head up, no matter what happens! Best of luck to everybody!
Was just admitted to UVA, but for their three year program. $7500/yr merit scholarship
Rejected from GSD.
Rejected from Berkeley, waitlisted at UW
Rejected from Penn
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anyone know when berkeley results come out?
Ugh no. Anyone know when ANY results come out lol?
i thought they were going to come out today, but I guess not :P
From Berkeley's website: Approximate schedule of the review cycle: Deadline for submission for applications: Early January First phase review: End of January Second phase review: End of February Final Decisions: Early March All decisions to Graduate Division by March 15
When I applied last year, I heard back on March 6.
MCP results have started to come out. I applied to their dual degree - still waiting on MARCH, but should be coming in the next week or so.
@recuerdos_de were you able to get accepted
into Berkeley last year?
@amazing I was rejected, it was the only program I applied to last year. Sending you all good vibes :)
YSoA admission decisions are expected no later than Friday, March 1st 2024
University of Michigan released their decisions. No email but It is posted in the portal.
I got in! Waiting to hear about money.
advanced standing or normal?
I got an email, although they sent me someone's letter lol
same
Normal standing with scholarship
how much scholarship did y’all get? i got $45000/3 years, which is not a lot ugh
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated
- University in Thailand (2020-2022)
- University of San Francisco (2022-2024), Bachelor of Architecture, minor in Architectural Engineering (Honor Thesis Track)
Thesis: Revising zoning codes and city planning policies for a more equitable and sustainable missing middle housing development
- 3 semesters of internship, first one at local firm in Berkeley focusing on ADU, and second one at a big industrial architecture firm doing some renowned projects in San Francisco.
- 2nd Place Nationally, Bank of American Low-Income Affordable Housing Challenge, competed against big schools such as Cal, UCLA, NYU, Cornell, etc.
- Research experience of the aforementioned point and also competed in Solar Decathlon 2024.
- Co-founded my university's first student-led architecture research lab focusing on a community-inclusive design approach.
- Exhibited art series promoting AAPI at UC Berkeley
- Nominated Student Representative for my university's Board of Trustee in Physical Facilities and Masterplan Committee
- 3 semesters as graphic designer for Performing Art Department
- 3.6 / 4.0 at USF and 3.76/4.0 at Thailand
- One from the architecture program director and department chair, one from the Studio 5 professor, and another one from the Performing Art department program and marketing manager (on-campus job as graphic designer)
- Wrote about Corbusier's assertion of "House is a machine for living," how I was using architecture as a tool to design equitable communities, beautiful spaces that function beyond buildings, and fighting against social justice such as architecture promoting job creation, community identity, designing for a marginalized and vulnerable population.
- 7 projects in total. 4 were studio, 2 personal competition projects (one won the AIA East Bay award), and 1 worked at an internship office doing schematic design. I rejected the traditional approach of typical construction drawings like floor plans, sections, and elevation and instead combined them with diagrams and rendering (Sci-Arc and Barlett graphic style).
- UC Berkeley, MIT, UPenn, UMichigan, Pratt, Parson, Columbia, Cornell
- Accepted to UMich w/ advanced standing - will update more. Finger Crossed!
In at Cornell w/ scholarship $ and Research position.
congrats! Would you mind sharing the scholarship $ amount?
1/3. Definitely not enough lol!
UPENN Bound, Go Quaker! Still waiting for a formal letter on the portal.
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated
B.Arch (soon-to-be) / US Priv Uni
Relevant professional experience
2 summers of interning at large corporate firm , 3 years TA, lots of involvement in architecture organizations at school and local level.
GPA/GRE/TOEFL
3.91 / No GRE
Letters of recommendation
2x Recent Course Instructors- made sure to include work from their classes in portfolio
1x Course Coordinator from my TAing experiences
All alumni or faculty from schools I chose to apply to
Essay/Statement
Mostly about interdisciplinary arts/architecture interests, art as the jumping point for architecture. Architecture that manipulates pop culture, art, film, games, etc.
Portfolio
8 projects + Misc. section, featured studio and elective course design work. Space permitting, some cases included some watercolor or graphic design samples. Heavily reliant on illustrative color drawings and collage-like perspective, some physical model images and furniture as well.
Schools
Yale, GSD, MIT, Cornell, UMich (out-of-state) , WUSTL, RISD, GSAPP
M.Arch II (or equivalent)
Results
UMich Adv. Placement + scholarship
Cornell MSAAD + scholarship / teaching research position
Tips
Start with the program that holds the least stakes for you and work your way up. I had submitted as I finished each school off and generally found I had more interesting responses and had a MUCH easier time planning out and writing my last few short essays (in my case my top choices). I dedicated a good two weeks of winter break to writing all day, give yourself plenty of time! Good luck everyone!
Noice! Does UMich tell u the scholarship in advance through its portal or it’s in the offer letter?
It was in my portal a little after my decision was uploaded and I got it again outlined in a letter this morning :)
in at Yale !!
hi there!! congratulations on the acceptances so far and hope to see many more come in for you! one question, when you say to start the program with the least stakes, doesnt this mean that you´ll have less time/motivation/inspiration for the ones with the most stakes bc you´ll work on them last?
congrats! Would you mind sharing the scholarship amount at Cornell?
hi akarien! Congratulations on your admission! I also got into Cornell MSAAD and Yale March II, and all the other schools I applied to are on your list! There is a chance of us meeting in person!
Hi! Congratulations on your acceptances! Best of luck on the rest and maybe our paths will cross! :)
Thanks and best of luck for you too. Btw just out of curiosity, for the Yale acceptance decision, have you receive email or letter from chair of admission and financial aid officer? For me, I only got portal update message telling me that I’ll soon be hearing from chair of admission, and telling me to file financial documents if I haven’t yet, etc.
I'm waiting on the same info too, I only have the admission letter in the portal atm.
In at RISD, GSD, + WUSTL !
You got a God-Tier application.
In at GSAPP for MSAAD!
Hi @akarien. Congratulations! What are you inclining towards?
ATM it’s between GSD and Yale, waiting for Yale financial aid and MIT decisions before I commit :)
Lastly, in at MIT! Will end up in Boston for sure this fall, either MIT or GSD. Happy to have had this forum to share the nerves and excitement with everyone!
Congratulations on all your acceptances!!! Did MIT give you a call?
Hi, what program you got in for MIT? thx, cause I am still waiting on MIT
Is Columbia supposed to release tomorrow?
Their website says by mid-March :)
It came out on 13th March last year!
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Kentucky, December 2023
- One Architectural Internship at a large firm and I was part of the corporate, commercial and Hospitality studio. Worked on AIA Awards Submission for 2023 and that project won an Award which was nice to because I got to work on it. Currently, I'm a site planner at a large real estate firm where I'm learning a lot about development!
3.3/4.0/ Did not take the GRE
- One from my manager at the firm I interned for then 2 from faculty from my undergrad.
- I wrote about my personal life, professional experience, and when I studied abroad in Italy for 2 months.
- I put 6 undergraduate projects plus the project I worked on for the AIA Awards submissions since I modeled along with other 2 interns and a senior architectural designer.
- UIUC, IIT, and Syracuse
- Got admitted to IIT and UIUC but still need to hear from Syracuse.
I don't know where to go because I'm currently living in Chicago and I want to stay here but IIT is way too expensive for me and UIUC seems more affordable.
do YSoA results come out today? What time of the day?
It just came out!
Anyone knows when GSD will release results?
First week of March. so probably some time next week
Which is starting from today?
yes but not sure which date so probably next week
as of now and today, theres a couple of acceptances on Grad Cafe! im assuming acceptances are rolling out first
apparently yale, mit and cornell all released today, crazyy lol goodluck to everyoneee!! post your resultsss
“post your resultsss”…lol very funny
how do u know they released today?
in years prior, MIT has released decisions on a rolling basis / not all at the same time a few days before March 1
Undergraduate Degree/School/Year graduated:
Double major in History and Math from UC Davis, graduated January of 2024
Relevant professional experience:
No work experience relevant to architecture, but I took a 4 year architecture program in high school and won multiple county and state level competitions
GPA/GRE/TOEFL
3.3 GPA. I was working during my undergrad and commuting 1 hours 20 min each way. That and a massive mistake in a class which landed me a D+ really impacted my GPA.
Letters of recommendation
1 from a math professor and 2 from history professors
Essay/Statement
Talked about my chaotic background and diverse intellectual interests which all converged on architecture as an adaptable subject.
Portfolio
I've been using Blender and Maya for the last 6 years, developing a pretty advanced skillset. My portfolio consists of scenes I created which depicted various historical cities in different time periods. Portfolio is centered on reviving history and lost architecture not deemed valuable.
Schools
I had no idea if I would be accepted to anything so I decided to spread my applications wide and hopefully land something.
UC Berkeley, California College of the Arts, UCLA, Sci-Arc, Illinois Institute of Architecture, Harvard, MIT, Columbia, Pratt, Princeton, and UPenn
Results
Only one result so far. I got into Pratt with a decent scholarship
Tips
Nothing novel. Start early. I could have done much better on my essays if I had more time.
congrats! Would you mind sharing the scholarship amount at Pratt?
Thank you. I got $14,000 a semester
Rejected from Harvard
Got into California College of the Arts with a similar scholarship
In at Sci-Arc, 25k a year scholarship
Has SCI-Arc sent emails? It still shows in-progress
I received a call
Rejected from Harvard, UPenn, Berkeley, and now Columbia
There is something fundamentally wrong with my app
Hey don't say that, you should be so proud of yourself given your acceptances and funding! From what it looks like you have some pretty dope options with money!
Hey! I got accepted to Sci-Arc too- same scholarship, are you thinking about going?
Seriously considering it, deciding between Sci Arc and Pratt. Biggest deciding factor for me is if I want to live in LA or NYC for the next 3-4 years. I'm from the Bay Area and am planning on taking a weekend trip to LA to check out the school and see how I feel. Also depends on what schools my gf gets into as well, she's waiting to hear back from UCLA and Columbia for her own masters program
Is Pratt emailing to candidates on rolling basis? I didn't see mine yet.
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