I'm a second year student in Orange Coast College: a community college in Costa Mesa with articulation with Sci-arc. I have a very strong portfolio, including architectural and artistic works, and I passionately want to transfer to Sci-arc as a third year student.
What can I say? I was there last year to see the Grad school student thesis project, and have visited the school three more times since for various gallery exhibits. The teachers, environment, student works, and the school's philosophy strike a deep chord with me.

My school's articulation with Sci-arc means that the take in Coast will be given credit in Sci-arc. My classes taken here so far follow Sci-arc's first two-year classes in terms of articulation. However, as proficient as I am with hand rendering, CAD and Sketchup, I don't know how to use Form-Z, or Maya. Do you think I can be admitted as a 3rd year student without a proficient knowledge in advanced 3d programs? And, If I were to be accepted in Studio 3A because of my strong portfolio, will it be possible for me to do well without a working knowledge of Maya or Adobe illustrator? I am considered very creative, can draw well, and do fairly complex shapes on sketchup; but I also know Sci-arc is very big on computer applications.

Thank you for all those that'll respond. Your answers will help me shape my future education plan.