why would you do that? wasn't your bachelor degree a pre prof? and now you said that you would graduate MARCH...so that means you already have a professional. so maybe your next step is phD. makes sense if you want to further theory in arch? or want to teach it, or more research.

Well I am interested in studying for another year- I don't go to an ivy league school- I was just wondering if it was worth it studying for another year just to graduate from an ivy league school.

magpie -- maybe you could diversify your portfolio a bit -- try combining a degree in something like Real Estate, Planning, MBA, Public Policy, Modern Dance...

Well, maybe not the last one, but maybe one of the others -- Columbia has a one-year real estate program. Might be a valuable addition to your C.V., if you can handle RE people.

magpie - there are several degrees that you should look at, depending on your area of interest. basically, they are non-studio degrees that allow you to focus research in other areas. harvard has the m.des.s., which has different areas of concentration. yale has the m.e.d. [disregard the name and look at the info on the website]. mit has the s.m.arch. there's also one from columbia but i forget.

different areas you want to think about: history/theory, housing, real estate, technology.

it all depends on your interests- applying for a travel grant might be another good option.

I'd have to second the travel grant or the better option...get a job.

If you have the academic appetite, stamina, and debt capacity...there are lots of options out there.

- Cambridge's Dept of Architecture offers several one-year post-prof degrees (e.g. MPhil History & Philosophy of Architecture) and a year in England is an education in itself.

- Several programs in the states offer 1 year urban design degrees for post-prof architects. (3-M's come to mind: MIT, Miami (fla), & Mich?).

- You could apply for the Rome Prize ( http://www.aarome.org/prize.htm ) of Fullbright for independent study in Europe (or elsewhere for the Fullbright).

Lots of options. But if you continue your education, do so only the basis as an opportunity to advance your understanding about an idea that interest/inspires you. Opting to continue school to acquire a 'name brand' for your c.v. will likely backfire in your face many times over.