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What's the average age of people who apply to MARCH programms in US?
Hi! My guestion is - what's the average age of people who apply to MARCH programms in US?
I'm currently a third year architecture student in Moscow, Russia and I'm thinking about applying for a 2010 MARCH programm in US - I'll be 20 years old at that time and I'm afraid I'll be the youngest and the most unexperienced ( if i manage to enter any MARCH programm at all)? I was thinking about graduating at home at first ( I'll be 22 at that time) and then apply for a US MARCH programm, but my family thinks I have to do GRE,TOEFL, prepare my portfolio and apply as soon as possible...
By the way, do you know, in general, what chances do foreigners have in this applying process? May be I should better try to transfer to a BARCH 4th or 5th year ?
One more question - What is GPA?
And, sorry, for being such a nerd - the last guestion - what software is a MARCH aplliciant suppose to know? I know AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, 3dsmax ( not a pro though), Sketch up, render Artlantis, Photoshop.
Thanx a lot and sorry for grammar mistakes if you notice any))
You're fine on the software, but learn Revit if you have time.
GPA means Grade Point Average GPA
If I were you, I'd work at a firm and get you're feet wet-even if you're doing it in the summer or as a pert-time intern- before you go to grad. school
There will be people of all ages and backgrounds, I would think less about their age and experience and more about what you want to get out of the program. A little industry experience will help you define what you want to learn/do next. Also: don't rush your portfolio- you want time to organize/refine/create your best work. That's not always easy to accomplish when you're enrolled in a program.
If you like the school you're at now- don't transfer. If you don't then consider your other options. I would try to get the most out of what you're doing now. In other words- keep your future in mind, but don't let it get in the way of you taking advantage of what you could learn right now.
The MArch program that I graduated from was composed of students from many different countries, which seems to be typical for American programs. We had all completed an undergraduate degree, so the minimum age was probably 22.
I agree with Alexi: if you're getting a decent education at your current program, finish there and then concentrate on applying to an MArch. For fall admissions, you will apply during the previous winter.
finish your undergrad and then apply,, too early for you now, you can get your gres and toefl done in the same year,,, and, like they said, try working
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