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Hi, I was just wondering, what high school courses are most useful in the field of architecture?
I am just wondering so that if I decide I want to be an architect I can choose the courses that best suit it. #college #high-school
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi, Myles!
Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/) for great information regarding jobs and careers. It's a powerful resource that I think you'll use in determining what you're interested in as well as what it takes to get there.
In addition to the more global resource above, and to more specifically answer your question, the stereotypical answers might include math, art, and even construction science or CAD if your school offers the technical trades. I would recommend taking a look at some undergraduate architectural programs and their entrance requirements, in addition to the OOH. Specifically considering some programs who require portfolios for admissions decisions, you should familiarize yourself with what architectural programs are looking for in their entering classes. [Side note: be sure that the architectural programs you're looking into are accredited.]
Although it might seem like a lot of work to get started in finding the answer to your question, you'll be glad to have done your research ahead of time when it will save you head aches in the future! Best of luck to you!
Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/) for great information regarding jobs and careers. It's a powerful resource that I think you'll use in determining what you're interested in as well as what it takes to get there.
In addition to the more global resource above, and to more specifically answer your question, the stereotypical answers might include math, art, and even construction science or CAD if your school offers the technical trades. I would recommend taking a look at some undergraduate architectural programs and their entrance requirements, in addition to the OOH. Specifically considering some programs who require portfolios for admissions decisions, you should familiarize yourself with what architectural programs are looking for in their entering classes. [Side note: be sure that the architectural programs you're looking into are accredited.]
Although it might seem like a lot of work to get started in finding the answer to your question, you'll be glad to have done your research ahead of time when it will save you head aches in the future! Best of luck to you!
Thank you!
Myles
Myles, I truly hope that my responses to your questions will be helpful. Please don't hesitate to ask for further information or clarification. All the best -
Jennifer Haden
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Shniece’s Answer
Greetings Myles!
I agree with the Occupational Outlook Handbook url: (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
I also like 250 Best-Paying Jobs -Second Edition that is out there url: https://www.amazon.com/250-Best-Paying-Jobs-2nd-Jists/dp/1593577702/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=250+Best+paying+Job&qid=1615418146&sr=8-2
This guide will also provide you salary range-the metropolitans areas where to locate these positions-this book will help guide you on how to select the training and educational programs that will assist you in your efforts towards these positions.
What you will find is once you begin this research you'll probably come across some professions you may have never even considered but once reviewing there criteria and more about its job description you may find very common interest you have and make your journey towards finding a career more enjoyable.
Consider shadowing or volunteering in these professions as you can-you may need to come out of your comfort zone and reach out to a company in that industry's HR department to find out what programs they offer for college bound students. Be open to opportunities that are strictly volunteering which provides you the exposure and sometime you may luck up and there is a paid stipend (but do not allow that to sway your decision).
Best of Luck to you and the saying the World is your Oyster-well it is and don't allow anything out there stopping you from achieving your goals.
I agree with the Occupational Outlook Handbook url: (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
I also like 250 Best-Paying Jobs -Second Edition that is out there url: https://www.amazon.com/250-Best-Paying-Jobs-2nd-Jists/dp/1593577702/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=250+Best+paying+Job&qid=1615418146&sr=8-2
This guide will also provide you salary range-the metropolitans areas where to locate these positions-this book will help guide you on how to select the training and educational programs that will assist you in your efforts towards these positions.
What you will find is once you begin this research you'll probably come across some professions you may have never even considered but once reviewing there criteria and more about its job description you may find very common interest you have and make your journey towards finding a career more enjoyable.
Consider shadowing or volunteering in these professions as you can-you may need to come out of your comfort zone and reach out to a company in that industry's HR department to find out what programs they offer for college bound students. Be open to opportunities that are strictly volunteering which provides you the exposure and sometime you may luck up and there is a paid stipend (but do not allow that to sway your decision).
Best of Luck to you and the saying the World is your Oyster-well it is and don't allow anything out there stopping you from achieving your goals.
Do you have any courses you would suggest this student take? It would better help answer their question
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Lucie’s Answer
I would second that Math and Physics are great courses to ensure a strong core before applying to college.
Depending on what type of architecture you want to do you, and to learn more about your options, you could also look into:
- Network: Use your network to speak with architect or people in the field you seek. Understand what makes them happy, why and how they got there.
- Meetups: Groups that are focused per topic and fields. It will help you expend your network too!
- LinkedIn: You can research for people in or outside your network to try to virtually meet, in order to get more practical info.
- etc.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
Depending on what type of architecture you want to do you, and to learn more about your options, you could also look into:
- Network: Use your network to speak with architect or people in the field you seek. Understand what makes them happy, why and how they got there.
- Meetups: Groups that are focused per topic and fields. It will help you expend your network too!
- LinkedIn: You can research for people in or outside your network to try to virtually meet, in order to get more practical info.
- etc.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
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James’s Answer
Architecture is a great mix of art and design and structural engineering and math and physics. All of these things come into play when becoming an architect and extra time/effort of any one of those areas would make you better prepared, and more likely to be accepted into, architectural programs.