Thanks Barry for all the food for thought, as I have been mulling over for quite some time the idea of returning to school yet again for my MLA. It's the monetary thing that keeps holding me back.

Nam - Please forgive me as my mind has many thoughts running through it at the moment, but I think exploring the link between science, nature and art/design have with one another despite its immediate disconnect they have. In other words, at first look, science seems to have nothing to do with art/design yet once you scratch the surface you will see they are pretty much intertwined. Just an idea.

tuna- there are some lower cost alternatives for a MLA aka the KSA.

It is grad school, it is always going to cost a lot, but that is sometimes the cost of getting to do something you love.

Anyways, I just finished and am working on my job portfolio, though I am presently employed, THere have been a couple of articles in the ASLA magazine about portfolio design. People I have talked to just say to keep it simple, background wise and such.

TK - don't think I haven't thought of that option ;o) C-bus has always treated me nice. My first two degrees though cost me an arm and half a leg and I'm still not quite ready to chop off the second half of the leg and the other arm. It's still mulling in the back of my head though. I really like what I do, but I've always had a goal of getting a masters in something and Landscape Architecture just seems to be the natural progression. I have no doubt I'll get there, but for now, the timing is just off. Also, at present time I have a mortgage that is kinda blocking the way. Anyone wanna buy a cute little arts and crafts bungalow?

Tuna...
The MLA seems like the logical progression for me as well. I can definetly trace the enduring lines of thought over my two degrees.

The financial one is an issue for me as well. I am still climbing out of the whole created by my previous graduate degree.

Rfox,
That is sort of how i see it to. In spite of the difficulties, i am excited about going back to school, if it allows me to work in a field i feel excited about.
It is all about having multiple options for employment. I could always fall back to my current profession.

rfox post your portfolio if you get the chance. i would love to see your work....

So? Has anyone heard from GSD and Penn regarding MLA applications?

no, not yet... doesn't look like we will until mid march or so...

Doh.

So has anyone heard yet? I didn;t apply this year but am interested to see how you all fared.

accepted UT austin, and UC berkeley
rejected UVA
still wishing... GSD