Portfolios and Tips

How to prepare for undergraduate architecture school interviews.

How to jump that last hurdle in architecture school admissions. What are they This post is geared towards undergraduate interviews, since there is generally such little information about these.  Interviews are a structured chat. Don’t panic. Interviewers are not going to be testing you – they’re simply a chance for the school to meet you…

Accepted Architecture School Portfolio to Pratt, USC, Carnegie Mellon and Northeastern (BArch, BS)

This portfolio from one of our clients was accepted to Pratt, USC, Carnegie Mellon and Northeastern for BArch and BS programs for 2023 entry. She applied as a high school senior from California. We spent around 15 hours over a few months with her, giving feedback on her Common App essays and portfolio. The overarching…

Harvard GSD Student Reviews Her Accepted Architecture School Portfolio (MArch)

We chat with Emily Majors, a Harvard GSD student in her final year of the MArch I program about the portfolio she used to apply to the GSD.  Emily applied from Texas A&M with a Bachelors in Environmental Design. She was also accepted to Yale School of Architecture, Columbia GSAPP, UPenn and SCI-Arc. If you’d…

MIT Student Reviews Accepted Architecture School Portfolio (MArch)

We chat with Aleks Dojnow, an MIT student in his final year of the MArch I program. Aleks runs us through the portfolio he used in his own applications. Aleks applied from the Bartlett School of Architecture UCL where he completed his undergraduate degree in 2018. If you’d like to develop your portfolio work into…

HKU Student Reviews Accepted Architecture Portfolio to Cambridge, HKU and the RCA (MPhil, MArch, MA)

Maria, an HKU student in her last year of the MArch program, talks to us about her applications to architecture school. She runs us through the portfolio she used to apply, which was also accepted at the Royal College of Art for their MA, and the University of Cambridge for their MPhil in Architecture and…

Example of an Accepted Cooper Union Studio Test (BArch)

If you’re applying to the Cooper Union for their BArch program, they will send you their famous Studio Test around February of your entry year. The Cooper Union doesn’t require a portfolio – everything rides on this Studio Test. In this video we run through an accepted Studio Test made by one of our clients.…

Example of an Accepted Portfolio to the AA, Bartlett, Cornell, SCI-Arc and More… (BSc, BArch)

This portfolio from one of our clients was accepted to Cornell, the Bartlett UCL, the AA, SCI-Arc, Glasgow School of Art and Edinburgh University for BArch and BSc architecture programs. He was also accepted to the Cooper Union’s BArch program, though that required a Studio Test instead of a portfolio. He applied as a high…

Writing your best architecture school personal statement.

How to write about a subject not taught in school. As part of your architecture school application you will be required to make a written personal statement pertaining to your interests, achievements and goals. There is a substantial weighting on the personal statement, though it is not as important (for lots of schools) as the…

How to make a top architecture school portfolio for university.

Get ahead on the most important application requirement. Perhaps you’re wondering, do I need a portfolio for architecture school? How long should an architecture portfolio be? How do I make a portfolio with no experience? We have some answers for you. Making a portfolio is a different experience for everyone, but there are some guides…

How to communicate your work effectively.

Say a lot, with not a lot. A tutor at the Bartlett used to use this pudding line a lot. This essentially means that you can talk and write about your visual work as much as you want with all sorts of conceptual ideas and long words, but at the end of the day, the…

What goes into an architecture school application?

Start on your materials early to avoid the panic. This post deals with the basic components of what goes into an architecture school application. Part 1: Ultimately, your application depends entirely on which school / application system you’re using. Part 2: However, each school follows a similar structure, wherever it may be in the world.…

What matters when selecting an architecture school?

Put your priorities first. Selecting the right architecture school is a big decision. With a myriad of options available, it’s essential to consider various factors beyond rankings. In this blog post, we will explore key factors to consider when choosing an architecture school, using real-world examples from renowned institutions to illustrate their significance. Each school…

Problems with architecture school rankings.

Be careful out there. Choosing the right architecture school is a tough decision, and relying solely on rankings can be misleading. In this blog post, we’ll explore the limitations of architecture school rankings, highlighting why a broader perspective is necessary. By understanding these pitfalls, you can make a more informed decision that aligns with your…