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What is a good collage to go to for architecture.?

I am not exactly sure what I want to be in the future but want more info on careers I am interested in.

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Hi Jay:

According to Architect Magazine, here are the top colleges and universities for Architecture Majors:

- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Cornell University
- Syracuse University
- California Polytechnic State University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Texas at Austin
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Kansas State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Pratt Institute

https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/professional-development/the-top-10-undergraduate-architecture-schools-in-the-u-s_o

When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:

- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral

There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.

College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.

You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and to gain entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.

Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:

https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/

https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships

Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.

There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.

While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Architecture. Physics and chemistry will be the core science courses. For math, algebra, statistics, geometry and calculus will be needed. Other classes to take will be computer science, business, drafting and applied technology. The combination of these concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.

Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Architecture. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Architecture.

According to U.S. News & World Report, here is information for the pathway of becoming an Architecture major:

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/architecture-major-overview

Best wishes for your education and career path in Architecture!
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