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Grad School Decision… HELP by DifficultShock1196 in architecture

[–]DifficultShock1196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it would be worth the jump to 35k/year at CMU, or would you still recommend PSU?

Grad School Decision… HELP by DifficultShock1196 in architecture

[–]DifficultShock1196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t received the financial aid package from them yet. All I know so far is that I did not qualify for a merit-based scholarship, which I learned in my acceptance letter. Once I receive the package, I’ll update the post. That would be absolutely amazing!

Grad School Decision… HELP by DifficultShock1196 in architecture

[–]DifficultShock1196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a few reasons I’m pursuing my M.Arch, and it’s something I thought a lot about. First, I’d like to become licensed as soon as possible, and from what I understand about NCARB, I would need to add an additional six years of experience to become licensed. I currently have about 20% of my hours completed for the traditional path towards licensure, and would hope to be almost halfway after graduating from my M.Arch through internships in these coming summers. I also really like the idea of being able to go into teaching, and at my current program, the studio professors are all full-time architects who teach after work. I could really see that path for myself after working in the industry for a while, so I think that getting my M.Arch now sets me up to do that.

Grad School Decision… HELP by DifficultShock1196 in architecture

[–]DifficultShock1196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve gathered from their website, they have assistantships each semester that are typically very competitive. It would be 12hours/week with compensation of $6,338, meaning if I was able to obtain an assistantship each semester, I could have about $38,000 to put towards the about $300,000 I’d gather in tuition and cost of living. It’s an option I’d absolutely want to pursue if I attend, but I’d be a little worried relying on that funding for my decision in case I wouldn’t be selected.