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MArch II GSD Concern
Hello,
I was recently admitted to the GSD for an MArch II with a reasonable scholarship/loan amount. However, given my existing undergraduate student loans I am somewhat concerned with the return on investment. A lthough, of course, I am not attending for financial reasons - I am somewhat concerned that upon graduation the loans will hold me back.
Am I delusion to question attending given the prestige of the degree?
How much values does an MArch II realistically have given that I only have 1 year of professional experience?
I have considered that continuing to work and re-applying in several years may be a more intelligent decision - but I am concerned that I may not be accepted into the program at that point.
I appreciate any help before I make the final decision.
I, too, have found myself in a similar situation this year. Have indeed made a decision, but still with what-ifs in my mind.
Although this thread is surprisingly quiet, I do have a feeling that ughbaguette and I may not be the only ones.
Any comments anyone?
Hey there, the only thing that would make me doubt is that you only have 1 year of professional experience. My experience is this: I am doing my M.Arch this fall but I have had 3.5 years of experience accumulated. I feel 3.5 years have given me solid enough foundations to go to the M.Arch with a clear idea of where I want to direct my studies.
Do you feel you are ready for your masters? I would not give to much importance to wether the degree has prestige or not, but what you will make out of it. I would suggest that a couple more years of professional experience will make you get the most out of a masters. Just keep the portfolio updated and current as you go. I am sure they will admit you again in a year or two.
Anyway, that only my point of view.
Thanks for the responses.
I have ultimately decided not to attend. My thinking is very much in line with yours and I have decided to continue working and develop ideas on my own in preparation for masters in a year or so.
ugh - before you turn in the letter, send me an email offline. i was in your same position - same degree, same experience - (granted, it was more than a few years ago), but i'd be happy to share what i've learned looking back.
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