I am currently applying to M.Arch programs for the Fall 2023 cycle and was wondering if anyone wanted to connect/ help each other out through this forthcoming journey.
Hope all is well wherever you are <3
ben51
Aug 27, 22 2:41 pm
I live in UK, I'm after school, it depends what you want to know, I will tell you, but unfortunately it is different in each country
waterbottle
Aug 27, 22 3:21 pm
Hi, same here. What schools are you applying to?
normansfosterchild
Aug 28, 22 9:35 am
heyo! I will probably be applying to schools in Canada and the United States. I am a domestic Canadian student so will probably apply to UBC, UofT, and maybe Carleton. As for the states, I was thinking: UC Berkley, RISD, GSD, and Princeton (this list is probably more subject to change)
Non Sequitur
Aug 28, 22 10:43 am
Don’t pay for US tuition. Canadian universities are almost free in comparison and it is not worth the excessive debt just for the name.
ahjun
Aug 28, 22 4:50 am
I'm planning preferably in Canada. Anyone international and planning to apply?
waterbottle
Aug 28, 22 11:22 am
Me! I'm really applying everywhere lol. Can't take any cha
nces
ahjun
Aug 29, 22 5:03 am
where are you guys applying from?
waterbottle
Aug 29, 22 5:31 am
I'm applying from Pakistan.
ahjun
Aug 29, 22 7:40 am
That's cool! What programs u got in mind currently? Are you safe from the flood fam?
waterbottle
Aug 29, 22 9:50 am
Thanks! I wanna apply for either Masters in Architecture or in Historic Preservation because that's really cool to me. There's one program that I really really want to get into, the M.Arch T at TU Berlin because it's up my alley. We're safe, but things are really bad :( Hope it gets better soon.
waterbottle
Aug 29, 22 5:31 am
Is the M.S Advanced Architectural Design Program at Columbia GSAPP accredited?
Jason Eltern
Aug 30, 22 2:30 pm
It is "Master of Science" program, which means: it is a supplemtal program for those who already have accredited B.Arch education. So no, none of the M.S. programs at GSAPP is accredited. The program itself is just 3 more semesters of studio similar to other architecture schools that are art heavy. Only worth it if you really want the name in your resume / brag to your relatives, and you have money to do so without borrowing.
waterbottle
Aug 30, 22 4:14 pm
Oh alright, thank you! Somehow the art heavy schools always seem so attractive
alrik54
Aug 29, 22 12:23 pm
From what I heard, the MS Advanced Architectural Design Program is accredited in Colombia, but I don't know exactly what I heard
kjell23
Aug 30, 22 1:54 pm
I also heard that it is a good school and the credit is accredited in Colombia
ham1
Aug 30, 22 4:30 pm
I put this in another thread but this one might be more appropriate.
I was curious, are applicants to GSD's M.Arch AP program still considered for the standard M.Arch I program if they are rejected? I would love to go to GSD for 5 terms instead of 7 since I have a BS Arch but if I had the opportunity to go I would rather just apply to the standard M.Arch I program.
zaha123
Aug 31, 22 9:23 am
Please double check this but I would assume so because on their website it says that those applying to the MArch I program and [are] interested in being considered for Advanced Placement should enter any previous studio courses and studio projects they have. So I’m guessing it works the other way around but again double check.
From what
zaha123
Aug 31, 22 9:23 am
Please double check this but I would assume so because on their website it says that those applying to the MArch I program and [are] interested in being considered for Advanced Placement should enter any previous studio courses and studio projects they have. So I’m guessing it works the other way around but again double check.
From what
Lindsaymiller
Sep 28, 22 6:34 pm
I know RISD moves applications, depending on where they think the application lands (at least that's what they said in the 2020 application tip video),
but I am not sure if every school does this.
rasha lama
Nov 27, 22 3:14 pm
Yes! I attended various GSD admission talks for this coming application season. You can be considered for the regular stream, BUT you have to indicate it on the application. There's an option somewhere when you select what program that you're applying to that you would ALSO like to be considered for the regular stream.
waterbottle
Sep 2, 22 5:43 am
Is it worth it to apply to research oriented programs as opposed to studio oriented programs?
waterbottle
Sep 2, 22 5:46 am
In terms of job prospects.
Alvin Huang, AIA, NOMA
Dec 14, 22 2:42 pm
I would say that the two distinctions between research-oriented programs and studio-based programs are as follows:
NAAB Accreditation for licensure is for studio-based curriculum. So if you want to become a licensed architect, this is your best bet. Research-based curriculums are not NAAB accredited.
Research-based curriculum offer more focused and specialized forms of study/investigation, while studio-based curriculums tend to be more broad.
Both can be great paths to career prospects, but depend on what you want to do. It also depends on the program and the school.
mrcutout
Sep 2, 22 7:47 pm
Happy to connect! The application process always comes with anxiety..
sumedhgangurde
Sep 3, 22 2:47 pm
make some WhatsApp group or some other group so we can connect with applicants for fall 2023 intake
waterbottle
Sep 15, 22 7:32 am
we could make a discord
A_leaf_amongst_many
Feb 21, 23 3:37 am
Did you make a WA/Discord?
voguescholar
Sep 5, 22 5:04 pm
Hi! I am applying this Fall :) I'm a US citizen and will be applying to mostly US schools and a few in Canada (UT and UBC) for M.Arch 1. Happy to connect!
fangl
Sep 12, 22 5:09 pm
Hi! I am also applying to UT and UBC for MArch 1!
fangl
Sep 12, 22 5:10 pm
Anyone knows if this year's number of applicants shows a drop..?
ambrbk
Sep 12, 22 5:31 pm
I know about a half dozen people who applied for FA 2021 admission (to all the esteemed universities mentioned here), and got into non of them. Then they re-applied for FA 2022, and basically got into the same programs they were rejected for. Some of them literally just reaaplied, not editing portfolios.
I would have to assume this is due to a less crowded applicant pool. If I have to hedge my bets, number of applicants are still less than their peak during COVID.
fangl
Sep 12, 22 7:53 pm
Thanks for the reply! Did u mean 2022 applicant pool dropped a lot compare to 2021? and that this year the trend continues?
ambrbk
Sep 12, 22 8:16 pm
yea, anecdotally, many of my classmates who graduated with me just applied for many Master's programs right away. They originally wanted to work for some years, but COVID made that hard.
When I got into FA 2021 program, the head of the admission or something emailed us about how they got a record number of students applied, and whatnot. They still have not taken me off their mailing list, and it looks like for FA 2022, they are not boasting about a record number of applications.
Alvin Huang, AIA, NOMA
Dec 14, 22 2:49 pm
There was a definitive drop in applicants in 2021 vs 2022 for graduate schools. Graduate applications are directly tied to economic performance. When there aren't a lot of jobs (Spring 2020) more people apply to grad school...when there are tons of jobs (Spring 2021) people tend not to apply to grad school.
LizzieDArchie
Jan 5, 23 9:18 pm
I wondered this too. Parsons had their priority deadline set at December 15th, but then a couple days later they sent out an email saying that the deadline got moved to Jan 8th, and LOR were not required anymore.
waterbottle
Jan 6, 23 3:20 am
I checked on the website, Parson's deadline is still December 15. Can we still send out applications?
LizzieDArchie
Jan 6, 23 11:35 am
Yes, they sent out an email to applicants that they extended the deadline to January 8th
waterbottle
Jan 6, 23 1:10 pm
Oh awesome. Thanks!
Rssd
Dec 9, 22 1:53 pm
Hey, does anyone know about how strict is the portfolio page limit? I've seen berkley admit portfolios way over 20 pages ( 10 spreads )
ham1
Dec 15, 22 2:15 pm
"The portfolio may contain up to 20 pages of design content and must be saved as a single file in PDF format. It may be in a two-page spread format, and any dimensions can be used."
I thought Berkeley's portfolio limit was 20 pdf pages, so if you print in spreads you get 20 individual sheets. Anyone have a clear answer either way?
l3wis
Dec 16, 22 1:32 pm
just make a 20 page digital portfolio without 'spreads'
. who the hell prints them anymore
LizzieDArchie
Jan 5, 23 9:13 pm
i just finished my application to UT Austin on Wednesday! Now i am just finishing up my Parsons essays :’)
sumedhgangurde
Jan 6, 23 2:32 am
Where else are you applying. Even i applied to austin
LizzieDArchie
Jan 6, 23 11:41 am
I am applying to Parsons and UT Austin
_kaleidoscope_
Jan 10, 23 12:41 am
Is Berkeley sending out emails if one's application has been sent to the second round of evaluation? I spoke to someone who said they received such a mail
aspiringarchitect12
Jan 23, 23 9:49 am
I applied to Berkeley for M. Arch I and did not receive an email about making it to the second round. Has anyone else?
ham1
Jan 26, 23 11:25 am
Nope! I didn't know that they did that
ham1
Feb 1, 23 11:55 am
Has anyone else receive an email like this? Decisions are coming out in the next month so I'm curious/getting worried :(
aspiringarchitect12
Feb 25, 23 8:52 am
Berkeley released decisions yesterday to some people but I still have not heard anything, have any of you?
_kaleidoscope_
Feb 25, 23 9:21 am
I haven't :(
darcyarchy
Jan 26, 23 7:57 am
Does anyone know how long you have to decide after you are admitted to schools? Is it similar to undergrad in the US where the universal date is May 1?
pasdedeux
Jan 26, 23 10:58 am
most say April 15
aspiringarchitect12
Jan 26, 23 11:41 am
Supposed to hear back from all schools by March 15 at the latest, and you must respond by April 15 to put down a deposit.
ahjun
Jan 26, 23 1:17 pm
Same for canada grad schools?
_kaleidoscope_
Feb 3, 23 6:15 am
Has anyone heard back from any of the universities in the US?
aspiringarchitect12
Feb 13, 23 10:14 am
I have not. Anyone else hear back yet from any US schools?
ham1
Feb 13, 23 11:17 am
Not yet, but Berkeley should be soon. Nothing from gradcafe either
_kaleidoscope_
Feb 18, 23 1:35 am
I saw someone get in for MAAD on gradcafe
Relativeurbanism
Feb 13, 23 4:17 pm
Hi,
Has anyone applied to NUS for Masters in Urban Design course for fall 2023? If so, did anyone hear back from them?
otterworldly
Feb 17, 23 9:01 am
Anyone applied to SMArchS Urbanism at MIT and got interviewed?
pogo91
Feb 21, 23 6:30 pm
Hello everyone,
I received the email about the status update from Yale, but when I enter the portal, I do not see any update but the form asking me to accept or deny the admission. I am really confused about if I am admitted or not. Is anyone experiencing the same issue?
RM_1
Feb 25, 23 1:06 pm
Hey! Has anyone received an acceptance from Georgia Tech MS - High Performance Buildings? Or have given an interview recently?
Hey everybody,
I am currently applying to M.Arch programs for the Fall 2023 cycle and was wondering if anyone wanted to connect/ help each other out through this forthcoming journey.
Hope all is well wherever you are <3
I live in UK, I'm after school, it depends what you want to know, I will tell you, but unfortunately it is different in each country
Hi, same here. What schools are you applying to?
heyo! I will probably be applying to schools in Canada and the United States. I am a domestic Canadian student so will probably apply to UBC, UofT, and maybe Carleton. As for the states, I was thinking: UC Berkley, RISD, GSD, and Princeton (this list is probably more subject to change)
Don’t pay for US tuition. Canadian universities are almost free in comparison and it is not worth the excessive debt just for the name.
I'm planning preferably in Canada. Anyone international and planning to apply?
Me! I'm really applying everywhere lol. Can't take any cha nces
where are you guys applying from?
I'm applying from Pakistan.
That's cool! What programs u got in mind currently? Are you safe from the flood fam?
Thanks! I wanna apply for either Masters in Architecture or in Historic Preservation because that's really cool to me. There's one program that I really really want to get into, the M.Arch T at TU Berlin because it's up my alley. We're safe, but things are really bad :( Hope it gets better soon.
Is the M.S Advanced Architectural Design Program at Columbia GSAPP accredited?
It is "Master of Science" program, which means: it is a supplemtal program for those who already have accredited B.Arch education. So no, none of the M.S. programs at GSAPP is accredited. The program itself is just 3 more semesters of studio similar to other architecture schools that are art heavy. Only worth it if you really want the name in your resume / brag to your relatives, and you have money to do so without borrowing.
Oh alright, thank you! Somehow the art heavy schools always seem so attractive
From what I heard, the MS Advanced Architectural Design Program is accredited in Colombia, but I don't know exactly what I heard
I also heard that it is a good school and the credit is accredited in Colombia
I put this in another thread but this one might be more appropriate.
I was curious, are applicants to GSD's M.Arch AP program still considered for the standard M.Arch I program if they are rejected? I would love to go to GSD for 5 terms instead of 7 since I have a BS Arch but if I had the opportunity to go I would rather just apply to the standard M.Arch I program.
Please double check this but I would assume so because on their website it says that those applying to the MArch I program and [are] interested in being considered for Advanced Placement should enter any previous studio courses and studio projects they have. So I’m guessing it works the other way around but again double check.
From what
Please double check this but I would assume so because on their website it says that those applying to the MArch I program and [are] interested in being considered for Advanced Placement should enter any previous studio courses and studio projects they have. So I’m guessing it works the other way around but again double check.
From what
I know RISD moves applications, depending on where they think the application lands (at least that's what they said in the 2020 application tip video), but I am not sure if every school does this.
Yes! I attended various GSD admission talks for this coming application season. You can be considered for the regular stream, BUT you have to indicate it on the application. There's an option somewhere when you select what program that you're applying to that you would ALSO like to be considered for the regular stream.
Is it worth it to apply to research oriented programs as opposed to studio oriented programs?
In terms of job prospects.
I would say that the two distinctions between research-oriented programs and studio-based programs are as follows:
Happy to connect! The application process always comes with anxiety..
make some WhatsApp group or some other group so we can connect with applicants for fall 2023 intake
we could make a discord
Did you make a WA/Discord?
Hi! I am applying this Fall :) I'm a US citizen and will be applying to mostly US schools and a few in Canada (UT and UBC) for M.Arch 1. Happy to connect!
Hi! I am also applying to UT and UBC for MArch 1!
Anyone knows if this year's number of applicants shows a drop..?
I know about a half dozen people who applied for FA 2021 admission (to all the esteemed universities mentioned here), and got into non of them. Then they re-applied for FA 2022, and basically got into the same programs they were rejected for. Some of them literally just reaaplied, not editing portfolios.
I would have to assume this is due to a less crowded applicant pool. If I have to hedge my bets, number of applicants are still less than their peak during COVID.
Thanks for the reply! Did u mean 2022 applicant pool dropped a lot compare to 2021? and that this year the trend continues?
yea, anecdotally, many of my classmates who graduated with me just applied for many Master's programs right away. They originally wanted to work for some years, but COVID made that hard.
When I got into FA 2021 program, the head of the admission or something emailed us about how they got a record number of students applied, and whatnot. They still have not taken me off their mailing list, and it looks like for FA 2022, they are not boasting about a record number of applications.
There was a definitive drop in applicants in 2021 vs 2022 for graduate schools. Graduate applications are directly tied to economic performance. When there aren't a lot of jobs (Spring 2020) more people apply to grad school...when there are tons of jobs (Spring 2021) people tend not to apply to grad school.
I wondered this too. Parsons had their priority deadline set at December 15th, but then a couple days later they sent out an email saying that the deadline got moved to Jan 8th, and LOR were not required anymore.
I checked on the website, Parson's deadline is still December 15. Can we still send out applications?
Yes, they sent out an email to applicants that they extended the deadline to January 8th
Oh awesome. Thanks!
Hey, does anyone know about how strict is the portfolio page limit? I've seen berkley admit portfolios way over 20 pages ( 10 spreads )
"The portfolio may contain up to 20 pages of design content and must be saved as a single file in PDF format. It may be in a two-page spread format, and any dimensions can be used."
I thought Berkeley's portfolio limit was 20 pdf pages, so if you print in spreads you get 20 individual sheets. Anyone have a clear answer either way?
just make a 20 page digital portfolio without 'spreads' . who the hell prints them anymore
i just finished my application to UT Austin on Wednesday! Now i am just finishing up my Parsons essays :’)
Where else are you applying. Even i applied to austin
I am applying to Parsons and UT Austin
Is Berkeley sending out emails if one's application has been sent to the second round of evaluation? I spoke to someone who said they received such a mail
I applied to Berkeley for M. Arch I and did not receive an email about making it to the second round. Has anyone else?
Nope! I didn't know that they did that
Has anyone else receive an email like this? Decisions are coming out in the next month so I'm curious/getting worried :(
Berkeley released decisions yesterday to some people but I still have not heard anything, have any of you?
I haven't :(
Does anyone know how long you have to decide after you are admitted to schools? Is it similar to undergrad in the US where the universal date is May 1?
most say April 15
Supposed to hear back from all schools by March 15 at the latest, and you must respond by April 15 to put down a deposit.
Same for canada grad schools?
Has anyone heard back from any of the universities in the US?
I have not. Anyone else hear back yet from any US schools?
Not yet, but Berkeley should be soon. Nothing from gradcafe either
I saw someone get in for MAAD on gradcafe
Hi,
Has anyone applied to NUS for Masters in Urban Design course for fall 2023? If so, did anyone hear back from them?
Anyone applied to SMArchS Urbanism at MIT and got interviewed?
Hello everyone,
I received the email about the status update from Yale, but when I enter the portal, I do not see any update but the form asking me to accept or deny the admission. I am really confused about if I am admitted or not. Is anyone experiencing the same issue?
Hey! Has anyone received an acceptance from Georgia Tech MS - High Performance Buildings? Or have given an interview recently?