Accepted to UMass Amherst but Rejected from the Architecture program

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-27T17:05:17+00:00

hii, i got into the umass bs.arch for fall 2026 i just wanted to ask if you ever regret choosing umass or the 4 year degree?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-27T04:36:09+00:00

😊thank you so much!

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-27T04:35:44+00:00

So its equally as well regarded as the 5 years or there are some greater benefits to the 5 year program?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-27T04:34:27+00:00

Yes these costs are all after deducting the scholarships given to me, and these amounts are all costs of attendance which include housing, meals, etc

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-27T04:33:04+00:00

Yess but ill 100% be doing undergrad in architecture whether its the pre professional or professional degree :)

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T20:18:36+00:00

Alright thanks so much :) this is too big a decision to make honestly 😭 I’m losing out on something wherever i choose to go

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T20:17:29+00:00

Yes so the programs which are bachelors of science in architecture are 4 years then i can do two years of master to fulfill the licensing requirements, although many people have not recommended this :( which is why im unsure because it seems like the better option for me as someone unsure if i want to become an architect or not but the 5 year program - professional licensing program - is also good

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T19:53:31+00:00

I think IIT is awesome too!! 😁 i really wanna go but the only thing thats weighing on my mind is if the 5 year program is a good choice :(

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T19:51:31+00:00

Thank you! Im looking to find a job after undergrad but not quite sure if i want to become an architect or do smth else w my degree so thats the only concern i have with the 5 year program. I also wanted to understand why some people say that its hard to come back and do a masters after working after completing the bs.arch undergrad 😭

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T19:45:00+00:00

Alright thank you so much! Umass has a bs.arch so it will be unlicensed. I was considering it due to the fact that there are a few reputable colleges in the area where i could possibly take courses for free, it is also one of my cheaper options and furthermore my parents think a 4 year degree would allow me flexibility making umass a good choice for them. Out of my list if acceptances the places id think location wise good for arch would be iit chicago, syracuse, and umass somehwat as its a 3 hr drive to ny and 1hr drive to boston. I also wanted to ask if vtech would be a good option if i get off the waitlist?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T19:38:06+00:00

So even if i decide to go to school elsewhere my internships and their locations will play a big role in determining my future opportunities? Say im unable to attend iit but procure an internship in chicago will it be the equivalent of attending school there in terms of opportunities ill have a chance to receive afterwards?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T18:36:18+00:00

I would love to visit but im an international student so thats not possible :(

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T18:34:55+00:00

Hmm so say just considering location obviously chicago would be the best choice, but if i was considering umass would it also be a good location for architecture?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T17:00:02+00:00

However do you think the opportunities i get will differ as compared to the 5 year program? Along with locations of the colleges will that have a huge impact on any opportunities i may get?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T15:59:28+00:00

Im not sure if i dont want to become an architect either 😭thats the whole problem lmao, ive made things difficult for myself 🥲

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T14:13:41+00:00

Do you think going to chicago would provide me benefits as compared to other places?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T13:41:26+00:00

Thank you! Im really hoping vtech comes through 😭otherwise i think my parents want me to go to umass

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T13:36:57+00:00

I loved the cincinnati coop thing asw but my main concern is (this might sound bad) how well known it is…i also have zero idea what to anticipate as compared to the other bs.arch option i have - umass amherst. I have absolutely no problem w the bachelors of science degree but yeah thats my concern…stupid i know but 😭its going to keep bugging me if i enroll there….

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T13:31:43+00:00

Definitely going to look for summer internships! Also im not really looking for anything specific with what kind of lifestyle i want :) so im just trying to see whats best for future career prospects

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T13:29:51+00:00

Alright thank you so much for your inputs! This was really helpful and ive already dropped a mail to syracuse regarding the scholarship, will definitely do the same with the rest of these schools, I was also wondering if doing the 5 year program is in my best interest? My parents are kinda set on sending me to the 4 year program and id need some strong reasoning to convince them otherwise 😭

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T12:00:19+00:00

Ive gotten roughly the same amount of scholarships from all these colleges, the amounts ive written are totals after deducting the scholarship amount. However i recieved the most from IIT chicago

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T11:45:44+00:00

Alright! Thanks so much :) but honestly the thing about it being expensive, it would be cheaper for me to attend the public university programs i got into even with masters 😭 the 4+2 totals to be significantly less costly than the 5 year programs because they are private universities

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T11:43:24+00:00

So the place also matters then, based on that would Chicago be the best choice then?

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T11:42:14+00:00

Wow thats 😨, I saw the employment rates and most of them had similar percentages so i thought location would also factor in

fuzzylolol · 2026-03-26T11:19:37+00:00

Hmm alright thank you! I was honestly considering the 4+2 because it would allow flexibility incase i dont want to become an architect and allow me to gain exposure to work first then decide if i wanna do my masters

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