So I have a new portfolio iteration for graduate applications and I'm looking for things that can be improved in this portfolio before I click submit in December.
I don't care for a conversion around which school I'm applying to at this point. Also - I feel like regardless of the school - a portfolio is either successful or not. So, if this isn't successful, what can I do to bring it closer to being successful?
The placeholder text is just that, and not all of the drawings are 100% complete, but this is where I'm at right now. Another thing - my background is in sculpture and undergrad in architecture, so the sculpture aspects of the portfolio are meant to tie in with my personal statement. Should I continue to develop that narrative/connection or toss it?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
**On Issuu it automatically loads as a spread, but this is meant to be viewed page by page.
newbie.Phronesis
Nov 24, 19 5:27 pm
Hi, not at the Masters stage yet so not sure how valuable my feedback is, but:
Not sure on the quote at beginning, unless it's something you hold integral to your designs and self... Maybe just go straight to the table of contents after the cover, include quote at end?
I like your composition, black background seems unusual. How you gradually brought in colour had a good effect, but the last two pages could be in colour to continue the effect.
Also the way it is now you could easily print it as a two page spread, works well. Hope this helps somewhat at least.
Archlandia
Nov 25, 19 12:09 pm
Cool thank you so much! Quote isn't helping the narrative so I'll try something else, and I'll look at the color too. I appreciate it
Archlandia
Nov 30, 19 11:42 am
they are cheezy, and I don't know why I tried it but I did.. it's deleted now though!
muji-pen
Nov 25, 19 12:29 am
I think the second project is more intresting then the first, so maybe switch those around. Keep the sculpture stuff at the end, its interesting.
On page 9 (the diagrams for the first project) , there is not hierarchy on the page, so fix that.
Archlandia
Nov 25, 19 12:13 pm
Awesome, agree on all accounts. Thank you!
apkouv
Nov 25, 19 1:49 pm
Pretty bad portfolio.
Archlandia
Nov 25, 19 2:18 pm
Pretty great advice, thanks
apkouv
Nov 25, 19 2:38 pm
We are not here to offer you advice for free. This is what your professors should have done. And if they did, it looks like you didn't really
make use it.
Archlandia
Nov 25, 19 2:47 pm
Are you done now?
Gaidamack
Nov 30, 19 5:59 am
Jesus! Nobody came to your house asking for a free advice. If you've got nothing of subst
ance to stay just move along.
Archlandia
Nov 30, 19 11:49 am
I agree with you about the work being, meh. Is there anything that you recommend I add/change to make it any better at all? I need to keep the portfolio under 20 pages (minus cover and table of contents pages) so I think that's been my struggle is adding more detailed content that is either illegible due to scaling down or too much content on the page making it illegible composition. That's the design problem of a portfolio I know, but that is what I'm struggling with right now and hope to get just a few more tips on. I click submit in two weeks so there's a bit of time, but not enough to design a whole new project and document it properly.
Archlandia
Nov 30, 19 1:31 pm
That's very true. List hasn't changed a whole ton since I last posted one of my earlier portfolio drafts in July: Michigan, Penn, Pratt, Princeton, PSU, SCI-Arc, Woodbury and Yale. I've added three schools that I may be better off just burning the application fee for warmth, but it's my money and I would rather attempt an application than not. So nobody is going to talk me out of applying to schools that I "have no business applying to". I have very specific reasons that I'm applying to each of these schools; both personal and reasons addressed in my statements. I am curating the portfolios to each school: with variety in projects/sketches/works etc.. but the composition has remained very much the same for sanity/clarity sake. Applying to eight schools, completely reworking my undergraduate work/portfolio, working full-time and trying to maintain a home life isn't the hardest thing I've ever done, but it hasn't been easy either. I've also visited many of these schools (across the country for me) and seen the work, talked to faculty/students/alumni both at the school and socially, and exhaustively searched issuu for any examples of applications and graduating m.arch portfolios alike. So, with this all being said, this is what I was able to come up with. I've worked hard at getting to this point in my work and getting to know many different schools to find where I may fit best. If there are major holes in the work, it would help me a ton to know what others are seeing that I'm not.
apkouv
Dec 1, 19 12:45 pm
Excuses, rambling..and a bad portfolio. Honestly you won't go very far if you are seeking free portfolio advice on the Internet and I think you know it.
Archlandia
Dec 1, 19 2:52 pm
apkouv - I would eat my hat if you could even muster something that was slightly resembling a theoretical critique of my work. If you don't come up with something relating to an architecturally related critique of the design or theory in your next comment - everyone will know that I called your bluff and you'll look like an idiot. The ball is in your court.
Archlandia
Dec 2, 19 5:30 pm
Splines - thoughts on my portfolio compared to these schools?
Archlandia
Dec 3, 19 2:18 am
I would be ecstatic for the maybes and perfectly happy with the likelys. I really appreciate you taking the time to look at the portfolio and lending insight. I’ll continue refining the work to gain a chance at the maybe schools. I’ll contact you in the next couple of days. Thanks again!
apkouv
Dec 6, 19 6:27 am
You are just wasting your time. Your portfolio is on the lower end of what we usually see on here
Archlandia
Dec 6, 19 12:00 pm
You are just wasting your time. Your intelligence is on the lower end of what we usually see on here
apkouv
Dec 6, 19 1:09 pm
Why do you lie to yourself? Coming to Archinect for a review of your portfolio by complete strangers? Your portfolio lacks in a lot of areas and that's not something that you could fix within a couple of weeks. You just didn't make use of your education. Which school did you go to and what was your GPA? Do you have any professional projects to show?
Archlandia
Dec 6, 19 1:20 pm
Alina, how did you get another account? lol
apkouv
Dec 6, 19 5:12 pm
You spent more time designing the cover and the filler pages than the projects. Have you got any work experience at all? Coordinated a set or anything showing technical ability? Where is all that in your portfolio?
Archlandia
Dec 6, 19 5:29 pm
I'm not applying to drafting school, I'm applying to design school. I work on CD's and RFP's every day at work and have been doing it since before I graduated from undergrad. This is my undergraduate work applying to an M.Arch program, in case you're confused, Alina. I don't understand how you get banned and then come back and act the same way expecting a different outcome. By the way, still waiting for your critique because I said that you'd look like a fool if you didn't provide one and well...
apkouv
Dec 6, 19 5:54 pm
Drafting school? Do you understand what technical ability stands for? But you want to be a designer, right? You must be one of these dreamer kids who think they can make it into Yale (Norman Foster's alma matter) with a subpar portfolio of polished bullshit reviewed by a bunch of random people on the Internet. Once you get your results make sure you post the rejection letters on here as well. It will make a valuable lesson for the young folks.
Archlandia
Dec 6, 19 6:14 pm
That's where you're wrong, I don't think I can make it into Yale. If you could actually comprehend what you read, you would see that I already said that above. You think the only place I came to for advice was Archinect? No, it's called diversifying. If I only relied on my mentors and peers in real life I would only be getting a tiny slice of opinion with hardly a diverse outlook. I think the most valuable lesson here is to not listen to your dumbass lol
Archlandia
Dec 6, 19 6:16 pm
And why are you talking about Norman Foster? What does that have to do with anything?
apkouv
Dec 8, 19 11:35 am
It's evident that you can't handle criticism, which is a key skill for any good architect. I won't say anything else. Just post your results in 6 months time and we'll have another chat.
Non Sequitur
Dec 8, 19 1:47 pm
Apkouv is just being a wanker. While your folio is not stellar, the layout decision show you understand basics of design. Certainly needs more refinement, many images are too small and/or generic and I'd love to see more concept sketches instead of mediocre 3D models.
apkouv
Dec 8, 19 2:30 pm
I am a wanker because I refuse to praise mediocrity?? I think you have certainly hit the bottom of the barrel with this comment. What happened to high standards?
Non Sequitur
Dec 8, 19 2:37 pm
my standards are higher than yours. thanks for stopping by.
Archlandia
Dec 8, 19 2:59 pm
Apkouv I never asked for praise, I asked for advice. Your “advice” is dickish and unhelpful
Archlandia
Dec 8, 19 3:00 pm
Thanks Non - I’ll work on that
apkouv
Dec 8, 19 3:35 pm
Archlandia, there's nothing to work on. If any school admits you it will be because they want your money. No other reason. That's the harsh truth. Non Sequitur, speaking of high standards, it is obvious what your standards are when you randomly call other people wankers like that.
Non Sequitur
Dec 8, 19 3:43 pm
Happy you're come around and recognized your flaws Ap.
apkouv
Dec 8, 19 5:18 pm
Go away troll.
Non Sequitur
Dec 8, 19 5:39 pm
I’ve never trolled anyone.
flaviao.machado
Nov 25, 19 3:33 pm
The cycling village plans are a bit difficult to understand. I like the house project, maybe I would put it as the n-2 and make the floorplan a bit bigger. I like the general layout and the colors
Archlandia
Nov 25, 19 5:20 pm
Great, thanks for taking a look at it. Those cycling plans are next on my list now; I pulled them from an unfinished Rhino model. I'll mess with the order of the projects some more too. I appreciate it!
It's hard to receive precise feedback on this forum. Especially since most peoples first impulse is to demean or criticize your post. Most architects are especially conservative.
apx9101
Nov 30, 19 5:31 pm
With that being said, here are some comments that I hope could help you in your journey towards grad school:
apx9101
Nov 30, 19 5:57 pm
ugh i just typed a long list and somehow it didn't send. I will retype this evening.
thatsthat
Nov 27, 19 4:32 pm
I actually really like your sculptures. I think the darker picture is a little too dark though. Its hard to tell what exactly it is, but the lighter photo really shows off your piece.
Archlandia
Nov 27, 19 6:20 pm
I was hoping it would read as dramatic, but none of that matters if it's hard to even see what it is.. I'll lighten that up, thank you!
Laurila
Nov 27, 19 7:24 pm
This might just be personal preference, but its effective to start a project off with a final image, and then on the second spread, show the process work. That's where the sketch goes and the diagrams.
Archlandia
Nov 27, 19 8:15 pm
So I placed more graphically interesting things representing the project on the title pages just now, and it does read much better. I used the images from what is already existing in the portfolio though. I think I will need to produce an additional image for each project that I can use so I don't just duplicate the "final image" that I've chosen. I thought I would try something different with the sketches, but this way does look much better. Good call, and thanks!
It's a good mix of projects, and well curated. So many portfolios that are posted here have far too many projects, and a dizzying number of images per project. This one lets the reader focus on the projects well.
It has a good mix of types of projects, and a good flow from process to end-product. ...Except your second project looks like a giant monolithic tanning bed, and it's kind of hard to get past that once you see it.
I recommend removing the dates of the projects, because realistically there is sometimes bias against those who have been out of academia for quite awhile. I'd also remove the project durations and budgets. You just can't tell how those might be interpreted - they're just as likely to hurt you as to help. Keep the info to a minimum so that your audience focuses on the visual work and your design process, and not as much on the backstory of your life and academic and professional trajectory. Overall you've also got a bit too much text. Assume that the reader won't bother with more than 1 to 3 sentences per project, including its title.
Archlandia
Dec 5, 19 4:25 pm
Ha! A tanning bed...ouch! I can't do much to change that now but I'll take it as a learning opportunity.
Text critiques noted, I'll take a look at cutting a lot of it out. I was hoping it would present more like an editorial which is why I had so much text in there in the first place, but another learning moment.
I've always heard the opposite about people applying after taking a few years to practice, I didn't know that people may see that negatively. Why would that be a negative?
SpontaneousCombustion
Dec 5, 19 8:01 pm
Yes, lot of admissions people do think more highly of someone who has taken a year or two between undergrad and grad school to work in some firms and make sure that architecture is really what they want to do. But a year or two spent growing up and getting your head straight is a little different than a decade and a real career. It's not that they don't like people who have done the latter - some of those people do get admitted, and often make great students. But there can be some concerns. I'm just saying maybe leave it a little harder to do the math.
Archlandia
Dec 5, 19 8:31 pm
Ah I see what you’re saying. Yeah I’ll just take the year off of the sculptures for sure because I did those before I even went to undergrad. I graduated from undergrad in 2016. Also the budgets and other info you mentioned, I’ll take that stuff out too.
dayDream3r
Dec 5, 19 5:05 pm
Hey archlandia,
I've been following your portfolio updates from the shadows and i must say, you have some pretty good work! Your overall layout is really organized and draws a reader in. Ive always been a bit skeptical when it comes to the black and white themed portfolios, i feel they don't do most graphical representations justice.
I do feel that some of your models and drawings loose a bit of information when the shades get too dark. I don't know how easily this can be rectified. It's my opinion however, and could be subjective. If you feel what needs to be communicated is clear, then ignore this.
Otherwise, it's very evident the amount of time you have put into improving your work. I hope it pays off. Wish you all the luck in the world!
Archlandia
Dec 5, 19 8:05 pm
I think you're definitely right about the some of the drawings being too dark. Thanks for taking a look and giving your feedback, I appreciate it!
chuckluck
Dec 11, 19 4:10 am
would love to take a look but says invalid link :/
Archlandia
Dec 11, 19 7:17 pm
Removed again until I submit. I'll definitely post it in your M.Arch decisions thread after I submit it
chuckluck
Dec 11, 19 9:40 pm
Sounds good, good luck with your apps! If you have got some time I posted mine for some feedback as well :) cheers
Archlandia
Dec 12, 19 12:44 pm
I'll give you some feedback on it later today. Thanks, you too!
anaisziwei
Jun 27, 20 6:34 pm
all the best to u!! Dont give up :)
chuckluck
Dec 13, 19 1:01 am
appreciate it :)
apkouv
Jun 27, 20 6:53 am
OP, post your results. Which schools did you get into?
apkouv
Jun 27, 20 1:07 pm
UPenn or Penn State?
Gretelletta
Jun 27, 20 1:15 pm
I think he applied to but not accepted yet...
apkouv
Jun 27, 20 5:47 pm
This seems very strange. Penn has an acceptance rate of 7.44%, with a 3.9 GPA requirement. The OP had a 2.54 from Portland State University. I know people with 3.7, stellar portfolios and work experience at starchitects being rejected. I have also met Penn scholars and reviewed their work, which was of significantly higher calibre than what we have seen on this thread. Perhaps you could enlighten me as to why Penn has lowered the bar in this case? But, let's not forget that this was the OP's claim and not necessarily the truth. #Varsity Blues.
anaisziwei
Jun 27, 20 6:33 pm
i see
chuckluck
Jun 28, 20 1:47 am
Ap, perhaps you should've known better if you really knew Penn so well. Yes Penn is a great school but no, Penn's architecture program does not have an acceptance rate of 7.44%, nor a ridiculous 3.9 GPA requirement. The people whom you know who got rejected with a supposedly 3.7 GPA and a stellar portfolio/work experiences probably suck so bad that they couldn't even get in with these backgrounds. Not sure why you are being so hostile. OP is going to Penn and they gave him a bunch of money too.
Haha Hadude
Jun 29, 20 1:00 pm
OP got into 5 of 7 schools and committed to UPenn with a 75% tuition scholarship
M.Arch Draft Portfolio
So I have a new portfolio iteration for graduate applications and I'm looking for things that can be improved in this portfolio before I click submit in December.
I don't care for a conversion around which school I'm applying to at this point. Also - I feel like regardless of the school - a portfolio is either successful or not. So, if this isn't successful, what can I do to bring it closer to being successful?
The placeholder text is just that, and not all of the drawings are 100% complete, but this is where I'm at right now. Another thing - my background is in sculpture and undergrad in architecture, so the sculpture aspects of the portfolio are meant to tie in with my personal statement. Should I continue to develop that narrative/connection or toss it?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
**On Issuu it automatically loads as a spread, but this is meant to be viewed page by page.
Hi, not at the Masters stage yet so not sure how valuable my feedback is, but:
Not sure on the quote at beginning, unless it's something you hold integral to your designs and self... Maybe just go straight to the table of contents after the cover, include quote at end?
I like your composition, black background seems unusual. How you gradually brought in colour had a good effect, but the last two pages could be in colour to continue the effect.
Also the way it is now you could easily print it as a two page spread, works well. Hope this helps somewhat at least.
Cool thank you so much! Quote isn't helping the narrative so I'll try something else, and I'll look at the color too. I appreciate it
they are cheezy, and I don't know why I tried it but I did.. it's deleted now though!
I think the second project is more intresting then the first, so maybe switch those around. Keep the sculpture stuff at the end, its interesting.
On page 9 (the diagrams for the first project) , there is not hierarchy on the page, so fix that.
Awesome, agree on all accounts. Thank you!
Pretty bad portfolio.
Pretty great advice, thanks
We are not here to offer you advice for free. This is what your professors should have done. And if they did, it looks like you didn't really
make use it.
Are you done now?
Jesus! Nobody came to your house asking for a free advice. If you've got nothing of subst ance to stay just move along.
I agree with you about the work being, meh. Is there anything that you recommend I add/change to make it any better at all? I need to keep the portfolio under 20 pages (minus cover and table of contents pages) so I think that's been my struggle is adding more detailed content that is either illegible due to scaling down or too much content on the page making it illegible composition. That's the design problem of a portfolio I know, but that is what I'm struggling with right now and hope to get just a few more tips on. I click submit in two weeks so there's a bit of time, but not enough to design a whole new project and document it properly.
That's very true. List hasn't changed a whole ton since I last posted one of my earlier portfolio drafts in July: Michigan, Penn, Pratt, Princeton, PSU, SCI-Arc, Woodbury and Yale. I've added three schools that I may be better off just burning the application fee for warmth, but it's my money and I would rather attempt an application than not. So nobody is going to talk me out of applying to schools that I "have no business applying to". I have very specific reasons that I'm applying to each of these schools; both personal and reasons addressed in my statements. I am curating the portfolios to each school: with variety in projects/sketches/works etc.. but the composition has remained very much the same for sanity/clarity sake. Applying to eight schools, completely reworking my undergraduate work/portfolio, working full-time and trying to maintain a home life isn't the hardest thing I've ever done, but it hasn't been easy either. I've also visited many of these schools (across the country for me) and seen the work, talked to faculty/students/alumni both at the school and socially, and exhaustively searched issuu for any examples of applications and graduating m.arch portfolios alike. So, with this all being said, this is what I was able to come up with. I've worked hard at getting to this point in my work and getting to know many different schools to find where I may fit best. If there are major holes in the work, it would help me a ton to know what others are seeing that I'm not.
Excuses, rambling..and a bad portfolio. Honestly you won't go very far if you are seeking free portfolio advice on the Internet and I think you know it.
apkouv - I would eat my hat if you could even muster something that was slightly resembling a theoretical critique of my work. If you don't come up with something relating to an architecturally related critique of the design or theory in your next comment - everyone will know that I called your bluff and you'll look like an idiot. The ball is in your court.
Splines - thoughts on my portfolio compared to these schools?
I would be ecstatic for the maybes and perfectly happy with the likelys. I really appreciate you taking the time to look at the portfolio and lending insight. I’ll continue refining the work to gain a chance at the maybe schools. I’ll contact you in the next couple of days. Thanks again!
You are just wasting your time. Your portfolio is on the lower end of what we usually see on here
You are just wasting your time. Your intelligence is on the lower end of what we usually see on here
Why do you lie to yourself? Coming to Archinect for a review of your portfolio by complete strangers? Your portfolio lacks in a lot of areas and that's not something that you could fix within a couple of weeks. You just didn't make use of your education. Which school did you go to and what was your GPA? Do you have any professional projects to show?
Alina, how did you get another account? lol
You spent more time designing the cover and the filler pages than the projects. Have you got any work experience at all? Coordinated a set or anything showing technical ability? Where is all that in your portfolio?
I'm not applying to drafting school, I'm applying to design school. I work on CD's and RFP's every day at work and have been doing it since before I graduated from undergrad. This is my undergraduate work applying to an M.Arch program, in case you're confused, Alina. I don't understand how you get banned and then come back and act the same way expecting a different outcome. By the way, still waiting for your critique because I said that you'd look like a fool if you didn't provide one and well...
Drafting school? Do you understand what technical ability stands for? But you want to be a designer, right? You must be one of these dreamer kids who think they can make it into Yale (Norman Foster's alma matter) with a subpar portfolio of polished bullshit reviewed by a bunch of random people on the Internet. Once you get your results make sure you post the rejection letters on here as well. It will make a valuable lesson for the young folks.
That's where you're wrong, I don't think I can make it into Yale. If you could actually comprehend what you read, you would see that I already said that above. You think the only place I came to for advice was Archinect? No, it's called diversifying. If I only relied on my mentors and peers in real life I would only be getting a tiny slice of opinion with hardly a diverse outlook. I think the most valuable lesson here is to not listen to your dumbass lol
And why are you talking about Norman Foster? What does that have to do with anything?
It's evident that you can't handle criticism, which is a key skill for any good architect. I won't say anything else. Just post your results in 6 months time and we'll have another chat.
Apkouv is just being a wanker. While your folio is not stellar, the layout decision show you understand basics of design. Certainly needs more refinement, many images are too small and/or generic and I'd love to see more concept sketches instead of mediocre 3D models.
I am a wanker because I refuse to praise mediocrity?? I think you have certainly hit the bottom of the barrel with this comment. What happened to high standards?
my standards are higher than yours. thanks for stopping by.
Apkouv I never asked for praise, I asked for advice. Your “advice” is dickish and unhelpful
Thanks Non - I’ll work on that
Archlandia, there's nothing to work on. If any school admits you it will be because they want your money. No other reason. That's the harsh truth. Non Sequitur, speaking of high standards, it is obvious what your standards are when you randomly call other people wankers like that.
Happy you're come around and recognized your flaws Ap.
Go away troll.
I’ve never trolled anyone.
The cycling village plans are a bit difficult to understand.
I like the house project, maybe I would put it as the n-2 and make the floorplan a bit bigger.
I like the general layout and the colors
Great, thanks for taking a look at it. Those cycling plans are next on my list now; I pulled them from an unfinished Rhino model. I'll mess with the order of the projects some more too. I appreciate it!
Updated slightly
https://issuu.com/reedportland/docs/m.arch_draft_portfolio_3_-_2020
It's hard to receive precise feedback on this forum. Especially since most peoples first impulse is to demean or criticize your post. Most architects are especially conservative.
With that being said, here are some comments that I hope could help you in your journey towards grad school:
ugh i just typed a long list and somehow it didn't send. I will retype this evening.
I actually really like your sculptures. I think the darker picture is a little too dark though. Its hard to tell what exactly it is, but the lighter photo really shows off your piece.
I was hoping it would read as dramatic, but none of that matters if it's hard to even see what it is.. I'll lighten that up, thank you!
This might just be personal preference, but its effective to start a project off with a final image, and then on the second spread, show the process work. That's where the sketch goes and the diagrams.
So I placed more graphically interesting things representing the project on the title pages just now, and it does read much better. I used the images from what is already existing in the portfolio though. I think I will need to produce an additional image for each project that I can use so I don't just duplicate the "final image" that I've chosen. I thought I would try something different with the sketches, but this way does look much better. Good call, and thanks!
If anyone has any knowledge about this, please do help me out!https://archinect.com/forum/th...
late to the game. page not found
Yeah I took them down while I work on it a lot more. I will repost it this weekend, or next week at the latest, for round two (*round three?)
https://issuu.com/reedportland/docs/m.arch_draft_portfolio_2020 Here is the most recent version
It's a good mix of projects, and well curated. So many portfolios that are posted here have far too many projects, and a dizzying number of images per project. This one lets the reader focus on the projects well.
It has a good mix of types of projects, and a good flow from process to end-product. ...Except your second project looks like a giant monolithic tanning bed, and it's kind of hard to get past that once you see it.
I recommend removing the dates of the projects, because realistically there is sometimes bias against those who have been out of academia for quite awhile. I'd also remove the project durations and budgets. You just can't tell how those might be interpreted - they're just as likely to hurt you as to help. Keep the info to a minimum so that your audience focuses on the visual work and your design process, and not as much on the backstory of your life and academic and professional trajectory. Overall you've also got a bit too much text. Assume that the reader won't bother with more than 1 to 3 sentences per project, including its title.
Ha! A tanning bed...ouch! I can't do much to change that now but I'll take it as a learning opportunity. Text critiques noted, I'll take a look at cutting a lot of it out. I was hoping it would present more like an editorial which is why I had so much text in there in the first place, but another learning moment. I've always heard the opposite about people applying after taking a few years to practice, I didn't know that people may see that negatively. Why would that be a negative?
Yes, lot of admissions people do think more highly of someone who has taken a year or two between undergrad and grad school to work in some firms and make sure that architecture is really what they want to do. But a year or two spent growing up and getting your head straight is a little different than a decade and a real career. It's not that they don't like people who have done the latter - some of those people do get admitted, and often make great students. But there can be some concerns. I'm just saying maybe leave it a little harder to do the math.
Ah I see what you’re saying. Yeah I’ll just take the year off of the sculptures for sure because I did those before I even went to undergrad. I graduated from undergrad in 2016. Also the budgets and other info you mentioned, I’ll take that stuff out too.
Hey archlandia,
I've been following your portfolio updates from the shadows and i must say, you have some pretty good work! Your overall layout is really organized and draws a reader in. Ive always been a bit skeptical when it comes to the black and white themed portfolios, i feel they don't do most graphical representations justice.
I do feel that some of your models and drawings loose a bit of information when the shades get too dark. I don't know how easily this can be rectified. It's my opinion however, and could be subjective. If you feel what needs to be communicated is clear, then ignore this.
Otherwise, it's very evident the amount of time you have put into improving your work. I hope it pays off. Wish you all the luck in the world!
I think you're definitely right about the some of the drawings being too dark. Thanks for taking a look and giving your feedback, I appreciate it!
would love to take a look but says invalid link :/
Removed again until I submit. I'll definitely post it in your M.Arch decisions thread after I submit it
Sounds good, good luck with your apps! If you have got some time I posted mine for some feedback as well :) cheers
I'll give you some feedback on it later today. Thanks, you too!
all the best to u!! Dont give up :)
appreciate it :)
OP, post your results. Which schools did you get into?
UPenn or Penn State?
I think he applied to but not accepted yet...
This seems very strange. Penn has an acceptance rate of 7.44%, with a 3.9 GPA requirement. The OP had a 2.54 from Portland State University. I know people with 3.7, stellar portfolios and work experience at starchitects being rejected. I have also met Penn scholars and reviewed their work, which was of significantly higher calibre than what we have seen on this thread. Perhaps you could enlighten me as to why Penn has lowered the bar in this case? But, let's not forget that this was the OP's claim and not necessarily the truth. #Varsity Blues.
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Ap, perhaps you should've known better if you really knew Penn so well. Yes Penn is a great school but no, Penn's architecture program does not have an acceptance rate of 7.44%, nor a ridiculous 3.9 GPA requirement. The people whom you know who got rejected with a supposedly 3.7 GPA and a stellar portfolio/work experiences probably suck so bad that they couldn't even get in with these backgrounds. Not sure why you are being so hostile. OP is going to Penn and they gave him a bunch of money too.
OP got into 5 of 7 schools and committed to UPenn with a 75% tuition scholarship