END OF SEMESTER

END OF SEMESTER Amazingly, December is here and that means the end of the semester.  As you approach the end of the semester, here are some hints / steps to help you succeed at the end of the semester. PREPARE – First and foremost, prepare for the end of the semester by developing a plan…

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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2023

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2023 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all of the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none…

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ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 LAUNCHES

ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 LAUNCHES While the temperatures start to become colder, we suggest you put your sights on Summer 2024! ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce that we launched our Architecture Summer Program listing for Summer 2024.  Now in its 16th year, the Architecture Summer Program – 2024 provides you access to over 200 programs…

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NAAB 2022 REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION

NAAB 2022 REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION Recently, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided by each accredited program,…

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GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2023

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2023 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs.  ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs…

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STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS

STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started the fall semester.  As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin classes. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting college is a chance to reassess your strategy for…

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RANKINGS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

RANKINGS: ARE THEY WORTH IT? Most recently, we have presented essays on the process of selecting an architecture program; see below for the topics and links to the essays. Today, we will focus on Rankings and discuss their merits; ultimately, are they worth it? Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching…

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CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE

CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE Just under a year ago, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched its popular resource, Careers in Architecture and Beyond.  Now, we wish to promote this FREE resource as we approach its anniversary. As a profession, architecture offers a myriad of possibilities for rewarding careers. — Irene Dumas-Tyson   Careers in Architecture and Beyond https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-beyond/   Careers…

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STUDENT DEBT

STUDENT DEBT Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply.  We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture Programs…

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CRITERIA – YOU

CRITERIA – YOU Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply.  We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture…

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