Summer Architecture Programs

SUMMER ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS 
If you know of others or if any of this information is incorrect, please contact me - lwaldrep@gmail.com

NORTHEAST

Barnard College – New York, NY

http://barnard.edu/precollege/summer-in-the-city/programs/liberalarts

June 23 – 29, 2013 (1 week)

Boston Architectural College - Boston, MA

http://www.the-bac.edu/summer        

July 1 – 26, 2013 (4 weeks)

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/index.html

June 29 - August 9, 2013 (6 weeks)

Catholic University of America – Washington, DC

http://architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/experiences.cfm

July 8 - July 26, 2013 (3 weeks)

Center for Architecture - New York, NY
http://www.cfafoundation.org/summer
Contact Organization for Dates

City College of New York – New York, NY

http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/ace/summer_overview.cfm

Contact School for Dates

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/index.php?v=arch&s=Overview                

June 22 – August 3, 2013 (6 weeks)

Columbia University - New York, NY                          

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/programs/introduction-architecture

Contact School for Dates

Design Science Lab - Chestnut Hill College - Philadelphia, PA

http://www.designsciencelab.com

June 16–24, 2013 (1 week)

Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA

http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/ARCH/

July 7 – 20, 2013 (2 weeks)

Harvard University - Cambridge, MA

http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/career_discovery/

June 10 – July 19, 2013 (6 weeks)

Maryland, University of - College Park, MD

http://www.arch.umd.edu/architecture/academics/discovering_architecture.cfm

July 7 – 26, 2013 (3 weeks)

Massachusetts Amherst, University of – Amherst, MA

http://www.umass.edu/architecture/summer.htm

July 7 – 20, 2013 (3 weeks)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Boston, MA

http://www.urbanframe.org/

July 1 – August 9, 2013 (6 weeks)

National Building Museum - Washington, DC

http://www.nbm.org/families-kids/summer-camp.html

July 8 – 19; July 22 – August 2; August 5 – 16, 2013

New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ

http://design.njit.edu/coadprograms/summer.php

July 10 – 11 (overnight); July 14 – 19 (Design #1); July 21 – 26, 2012 (Design #2)

New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury, NY

http://www.summeroncampus.com/main/ProgramDetail.asp?ID=451

Contact School for Dates

Parsons The New School For Design – New York, NY

http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/pre-college-academy/

Contact School for Dates

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA

http://www.outreach.psu.edu/youth/architecture/index.html

July 15 – 19 or July 22 – 26, 2013 (1 week)

Pennsylvania, University of – Philadelphia, PA

http://www.jkcp.com/artsatpenn/

June 30 – July 27, 2017 Residential (4 weeks); July 1 – 26, 2013 Day (4 weeks)

Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY

http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_education_and_professional/pro_credit_programs/precollege/summer_programs/

July 8 – August 2, 2013 (4 weeks)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY

http://summer.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=20

July 7 – 19; July 21 - August 2, 2013 (2 weeks)

Roger Williams University - Bristol, RI

http://departments.rwu.edu/saahp/Programs/SummerAcademy/index.shtml

July 7 – August 3, 2013 (4 weeks)

Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY

http://summercollege.syr.edu/program/architecture/

June 30 – August 9, 2013 (6 weeks)

Temple University – Philadelphia, PA

http://www.temple.edu/tyler/continuinged/archinstitute.html

July 8 – 19, 2013 (2 weeks)

Yale University – New Haven, CT

http://www.explo.org/360/yale

June 30 – July 20, 2013; July 22 – August 9, 2013 (3 weeks)

SOUTHEAST

AIA Memphis/University of Memphis - Memphis, TN

http://www.aiamemphis.org/Site_3/K-12_Education.html

http://architecture.memphis.edu/

June 3-15, 2013 (2 weeks)

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/architecture.htm

June 23 – 28; July 7 - 12, 2013 (1 week)

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

http://www.clemson.edu/summer/summer-science

June 14 – 27, 2013 (2 weeks)

Duke University – Durham, NC

http://www.tip.duke.edu/fsi

June 15 – 29, 2013 (2 weeks)

Florida, University of - Gainesville, FL

http://soa.dcp.ufl.edu/dcpsoa/design-exploration-program

Contact School for Dates

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA

https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/studentprograms/high

Contact School for Dates

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA

http://www.outreach.lsu.edu/Pre-College/

Contact School for Dates

Miami, University of - Miami, FL

http://arc.miami.edu/programs/high-school-summer

June 10 - 28, 2013 (3 weeks, half-day non-residential)

July 7 – 27, 2013 (3 weeks, full-time in-residence)

Mississippi State University - Oxford, MS

http://www.sarc.msstate.edu/caad_web/sarc/designdiscovery.php

June 7 – 14, 2013

North Carolina at Charlotte, University of - Charlotte, NC

http://coaa.uncc.edu/academics/school-of-architecture/admissions/summer-camp

June 9 - June 14, 2013 (1 week)

North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC

http://www.cam.ncsu.edu/programs-educational-designcamp.php

June 23 – 29 (overnight); July 14 –19 (day); July 28 – August 3, 2013 (overnight) (1 week)

Savannah College of Arts & Design - Savannah, GA

http://www.scad.edu/savannah/summerprograms/rising_star/index.cfm

June 22 – July 27, 2013 (5 weeks)

Tennessee, University of - Knoxville, TN

http://www.arch.utk.edu/Special_Programs/designcamp.shtml

July 16 – 21, 2013 (1 week)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Blacksburg, VA

http://www.archdesign.vt.edu/students/inside-architecture      

July 9 – 13, 2013 (1 week)

EAST CENTRAL

Ball State University - Muncie, IN                 

http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/SummerWorkshop.aspx

June 7 – 19, 2013 (2 weeks)

Cincinnati, University of – Cincinnati, OH

http://daap.uc.edu/summer_camp.html

June 20 – 27, July 29 – August 3, 2013 (1 week)

Cranbrook Summer Art Institute – Bloomfield Hills, MI

http://www.cranbrookart.edu/Pages/SummerInstitute.html    

June 24 -- July 12; August 5 – 23, 2013 (3 weeks)

Lawrence Technological University – Detroit, MI

http://www.ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_camps.asp

July 8 – 12, 15 – 26, 2013

Miami University - Oxford, OH

http://www.summerartsinstitute.org/sac-2013-schedule

July 8 – 19, 2013 (2 weeks)

Michigan, University of - Ann Arbor, MI

http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/architecture/programs/highschool/arcstart/

July 15 – August 5, 2013

Notre Dame, University of - South Bend, IN

http://architecture.nd.edu/programs/career_discovery.aspx

June 16 – 28, 2013 (2 weeks)

WEST CENTRAL

Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago, IL                   

http://www.iit.edu/arch/programs/summer_program.shtml

July 8 – 29 (Commuter) and July 21 – August 3 (Residential), 2013 (2 weeks)

Illinois at Chicago, University of - Chicago, IL

http://www.arch.uic.edu/yarch/index.php

July 8 – August 2, 2013 (4 weeks)

Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of - Champaign, IL

http://www.arch.uiuc.edu/programs/discoverarch/

June 16 – June 29; July 7 – 20, 2013 (2 weeks)

Iowa State University – Ames, IA

http://www.design.iastate.edu/DesignCondensed/index.php

June 23 – 29, 2013 (1 week)

Judson University - Elgin, IL

http://arch.judsonu.edu/architecture-discovery-workshop/

July 7 – 12, 2013 (1 week)

Nebraska-Lincoln, University of - Lincoln, NE

http://architecture.unl.edu/programs/arch/hs_workshop.shtml

June 9 - June 15, 2013 (1 week)

Oklahoma, University of – Norman, OK

http://youth.ou.edu/summer_academies.html

Contact School for Dates

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, OK

http://discover.arch.okstate.edu/

June 10 – 14, 2013 (1 week)

School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, IL

http://www.saic.edu/ecp

June 24 - July 5; July 8 - 26, 2013 (2 or 3 weeks)

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL

http://kidarch.siuc.edu/

June 17– 21, 2013 (4^th – 6^th grade), July 14-19, 2013 (middle schl), July 23-28, 2013 (high schl)

Washington University - St. Louis, MO

http://www.samfox.wustl.edu/summer/adp

July 7 – July 26, 2013 (3 weeks) High School Students

http://www.arch.wustl.edu/summer/explore-architecture

May 26 – June 14, 2013 (3 weeks) College Students and Graduates

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Univ. of - Milwaukee, WI

http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/admissions/outreach/summercamp/summercamp.cfm

Contact School for Dates

Weisman Art Museum - Minneapolis, MN

http://weisman.umn.edu/learning#community-families

August 5 - 9, 2013

SOUTHWEST

Houston, University of - Houston, TX

http://www.wonderworkshouston.org/Summer2012/index.html

Contact School for Dates

Rice University – Houston, TX

http://arch.rice.edu/academics/academic-programs/rsa-summer--launch/

June 3 – 28, 2013 (4 weeks) 

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

http://camparch.tamu.edu/

July 7 – 13, 2013 (1 week)

Texas at Austin, University of - Austin, TX

http://soa.utexas.edu/summeracademy/

June 10 – July 12, 2013 (5 weeks)

Tulane University - New Orleans, LA

http://architecture.tulane.edu/programs/summer-high-school-program

June 23 – July 12, 2013 (3 weeks)

WEST

Architectural Foundation of San Francisco – San Francisco, CA

http://www.afsf.org/program_summer.htm

Contact School for Dates

  

California at Berkeley, University of - Berkeley, CA

http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/programs/summer

July 8 - August 16, 2013 (8 weeks)

California at Los Angeles, University of - Los Angeles, CA

http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Architecture/overview.htm

June 25 – August 3, 2013 (6 weeks)

California College of The Arts - San Francisco, CA

http://www.cca.edu/academics/precollege

June 24 – July 19, 2013 (4 weeks)

California Poly State Univ. – SLO - San Luis Obispo, CA

http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/programs/summer-career.html

June 23 - July 19, 2013 (4 weeks)

Los Angeles Institute of Architecture and Design

http://www.laiad.com/

Newschool of Architecture - San Diego, CA

http://www.newschoolarch.edu/programs/summerexploratory.htm                            

July 16 – August 16, 2012 (5 weeks)

Oregon, University of - Eugene, OR

http://architecture.uoregon.edu/summeracademy

July 8 – August 2, 2013 (5 weeks)

Project Pipeline Los Angeles NOMA Chapter - Los Angeles, CA

http://www.noma-lachapter.org/lanoma-summer-camp.html

Contact Organization for Dates

Project Pipeline San Francisco NOMA Chapter – San Francisco, CA

http://www.wix.com/sfnoma/sfnoma#!programs

Contact Organization for Dates

Southern California Institute of ARChitecture – Los Angeles, CA

http://www.sciarc.edu/portal/programs/making_meaning/index.html

July 15 – August 16, 2013

Southern California, University of - Los Angeles, CA

http://arch.usc.edu/Programs/SummerPrograms/ExplorationofArchitecture

July 7 – 21; July 7 – August 3, 2013 (2 or 4 weeks)

Talieisin Preservation – Spring Green, WI

http://www.taliesinpreservation.org/education-1/family-and-youth-programs

June 10 – 12; June 17 – 19; July 8 – 10, July 22-24, 2013 (1 week)

Taliesin West - Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.franklloydwright.org/about/K-12Education.html

Dates throughout summer, contact School for more details (Grades 2-12)

Washington, University of - Seattle, WA

http://arch.be.washington.edu/programs-courses/arch-100-summer-program

Contact School for Dates

Demographics of Architecture Students

I am researching demographic information for enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate architecture programs.  I’m curious about the percentage of male vs. female and the percentages of different ethnic groups pursuing a degree in architecture. Do you happen to have this information and if not could you please suggest someone I may contact who could help me?
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The best source for this date is the annual report from NAAB - www.naab.org.

They just released the following in advance of the full report for 2011-2012

The annual Report on Architecture Education saw results for the 2011-2012 academic year included first-time enrollment, total enrollment, and degrees awarded for NAAB-accredited programs and preprofessional programs offered by institutions that also offers NAAB-accredited degrees.

 

The story is that the results are mixed:

• Enrollment in accredited programs is down by 2.5%. Most of the decline is in the B. Arch.
• The number of accredited degrees awarded is still increasing as there are still a few large cohorts moving through colleges and universities (the last increase in overall enrollment was for the 2009-2010 academic year).
• Enrollment in preprofessional programs is down, but first-time enrollment is up. I’m not sure what that means and we will have to dig deeper to find out.  

http://www.naab.org/news/view.aspx?newsID=117

Enjoy! 

Summer Internship

Hello, Dr. Architecture

I am writing to inquire about summer architecture internships or experiences that would be helpful to a 2nd year architecture student.  Would you be able to point me in the right direction?  It seems after searching that internships are often offered to the upper level students. Perhaps a better option would be to seek other career-related opportunities for the course of the summer.  What would be most helpful at this point in my education?


Thanks,
__________

I will share what I can, but if you provided your school/region of the country I might be of more assistance.

First, seeking a summer career-related experience is a precursor to your employment after graduation and is process of preparing your materials (resume, cover letters, portfolio, etc.), researching potential employers and making the match.

Start with your University Career Center to help you with your materials.  Perhaps have faculty or upper level students help with your portfolio; a good book is Portfolio Design (portfoliodesign.com).  At the same time research potential firms or employers that could use your talents/skills.  These may be other than architecture firms.

Once you have done these two steps, now contact the firm with your materials to schedule an interview.  Again, the Career Center can help you with cover letters and interviewing.

It may be difficult but start now and be persistent and ask for lots of help.

Best.

Questions

I have a B.Arch (Architect) from India, and currently struggling for following three issues:

1. Not able to find a job in US, I am currently in Phoenix AZ. Can you please suggest some good jobsite where I might able to see some openings.


2. Are there any distance learning universities where I can get my M. Arch completed.


3. Is the Indian B. Arch degree valid in US? Can I start my own practice with Indian Architecture Degree?
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Here is a start on your issues/questions.

1. I would steer you away from websites and network.  If you have not done so, join the AIA chapter or attend lectures/events frequented by architects to network.  Research the firms in the region and contact them with your materials.

2. There are two accredited M.Arch programs that a portion of their program is delivered online - Boston Architectural College and Lawrence Technological University.  You can visit - naab.org for their websites.  

3. The simple answer is NO, but you can still apply for licensure within the U.S; contact ncarb.org and review the information for foreign-educated individuals.  You will need to have your education evaluated through EESA to determine its equivalency to the NCARB Education Standard.

As for starting your own practice, the answer would be YES, but you could not practice architecture until you became licensed in the state in which you practice.  You could hire architects in the interim.

Architects of Other Things

Thanks to Architect Maia Small for this cool Tumblr page - Architects of Other Things 

A list of previous architecture students who are not designing buildings

http://architectsofotherthings.tumblr.com

Applying to MArch

We have had a quick correspondence previously about my portfolio in July. Thank you for the response it definitely helped me.

I have a new question for you, however. I am in the beginning stages of applying for graduate architecture schools for the fall of 2014, and I am setting my sights on some of the top 10 programs in the country. Do you have any advice that would help me set myself apart from other applicants? Or what should I be focused on the most (i.e. portfolio, GRE score, letter of intent, resume, etc.)?

Any insight would be wonderful and I truly appreciate your time and blog!

Thank you and I hope you have a fantastic New Year!

__________

 

The best approach to being admitted to your desired programs/schools, I would suggest you personally contact each via phone and have a discussion on their admission process and how they make admission decisions.
You may also discover through this process that the top 10 programs in the country may / may not be the best programs for you.  By contacting them, you will learn more about the program.

It will be slightly different depending on the program, but most will state that the portfolio is the most important aspect of the application.  As such, I would spend most of your time on it.  You have graduated, so you cannot impact your transcript but you still must author your statement -- who is writing your letters of recommendations?
Since you are applying for F14, you have time to truly approach the process with full vigor.

Best.

Where to attend for school?

My son is getting ready to go to college.  His goal is to become an architect and he would like to work for a large firm.  He has applied to several universities and has been accepted to 3 so far.  He has been getting conflicting information about what employers might want regarding the type of degree.  He has been told that most firms would rather have someone with a 5 year professional degree rather than a 4 year pre-professional plus a 2 year masters.  

He has already been accepted to Penn State (but the cost is high) which has a 5 year program.  I has also been accepted to University of Arizona and Texas A&M (AZ offered him a $10,000 a year scholarship).  He is  waiting to hear from Syracuse, Drexel and Cooper Union (my top picks).  Drexel is a 6 year program which includes a 4 year apprenticeship.  He is a hard working straight A student and is very goal driven.  I know that no matter where he attends he'll do well, I just want to make sure he has options.

Can you give me some advice so I can pass that on to him?

______________

As for advice, I truly think a student should pick a school because of what the school/program has to offer not on what potential employers might want.

For education, there are two basic degree paths - 1) 5 year Bachelor of Architecture and 2) 4+2 year Master of Architecture.  The biggest advantage of the BArch is the time it takes to complete the degree - shortest.  For the MArch, it provides the student an opportunity to attend two programs (undergraduate and graduate) as well as take time between two degrees to work.

All of the schools you list except Texas A&M are 5 year BArch.  Thus, he seems to be leaning towards the BArch.  

One option is to contact employers in your area to see what they would prefer.  Most will tell you that it is not the degree that matters but what the graduate can do.  Which program will best prepare him for the profession.

Where are you in the country?  I would suggest you have attend the school/program that he feels is best for him and worry about the work after graduation for later.  Obviously, if possible have him obtain summer internships in a firm.

I hope this helps!

ARE Resources

Dear Dr. Architecture,

I came across your blog while searching on information about prepping for ARE exam. Thanks for the blog, it definitely give me confidence to begin the ARE Exam.

I need some advise on finding the best ARE books to begin my study. They're a few choices of books 

I found online, but not sure which one to choose from. What ARE prep books would you recommend? 
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As I have not personally taken the ARE, I am not in a position to recommend specific resources for taking the ARE, but there are plenty of resources --

ARE Resources (AIA) (see list below)
http://www.aia.org/professionals/licensed/AIAS074829

Study Resources for the ARE
http://academics.triton.edu/faculty/fheitzman/idp-stud.htm

ARE REOURCES – as listed on AIA

Resources from the NCARB

Learn the latest information on the NCARB ARE Home Page. Begin the process by reviewing the materials the provided by NCARB, the developers of the exam:

Handbook for Interns and Architects
Describes the NCARB organization, services, procedures, and examinations. Also outlines requirements for certification, IDP training requirements, and certification requirements for Canadian architects. View all free publications available from NCARB.

Also available: ARE 4.0 Guidelines| NCARB Study Guides | NCARB ARE FAQ

You can register to take the ARE on the Prometric Web site.

ARE Study Guides

Several publishers and companies offer study materials. Please see their Web sites for more information. Check with your local AIA component to see if they lend ARE study materials. Also, enter the ARE Forum to get recommendations or buy secondhand books.

Amor Study Guides (3.1)
Study Guides for all Divisions and California Supplemental Exam
Author: William A. Amor, NCARB, AIA

Archiflash (3.1 & 4.0)
Practice problems for ARE 4.0 divisions.
Flashcards for all ARE 3.1 multiple-choice divisions.
Author: National Academic & Licensing Study Aids, LLC. (NALSA)

Architectural Licensing Exam Preparation (3.1)
For each ARE 3.1 multiple-choice division and California Supplemental Exam: Workbook and Sample Exam Booklet
Author: Richard Chylinski, FAIA

Architecture Exam Review (3.1 & 4.0)
Book series for all divisions of the ARE 4.0
Book series of Structural, Non-structural, Graphic topics include: Study guide, examples and solutions, practice exams
Author: Various practitioners, see Web site

Free lecture notes and structural tips
Author: David Thaddeus, AIA

Kaplan AEC Education (3.1 & 4.0)
For each ARE 4.0 division: Study Guide, Online Supplement, Practice Vignette Books, Question & Answer Books, Flashcards
For each ARE 3.1 multiple-choice division: Study Guide, Questions and Answers Handbook, Test Bank CD-ROM, Flash Cards, Online Interactive Review
For each ARE 3.1 graphic division: Study Guide, Practice Vignettes, Test Bank CD-Rom, Online Learning, Flash Cards
Author: Various practitioners and includes Architectural License Seminars (ALS) resources

MBA Architectural (3.1 & 4.0)
(909) 336-1180
CDs and DVDs and books for all ARE study divisions
California supplemental exam information also included
Author: Michael P. Boardway, R.A

Sissoko Design Office, Inc (California Supplemental Exam)
CSE study guide:  “California Supplemental Exam ---An elemental understanding of the CSE---A synthesis of the California Architects Board recommended reference materials” Also a companion book contains a total of 10 sample exams and answers.
Author:  Habib Sissoko, Licensed Architect

Workbook: Solutions: Understanding the Graphic Divisions of the Architect's Exam
Home Study Course includes: Solutions Workbook, Mock Exams (pencil & paper version or computer version), NCARB Tutorial Solutions, Past Exams
Author: Norman K. Dorf, AIA

ARE Seminar Instructors

Candidates should check with your local AIA component to see if they organize ARE seminars or look at the AIA national Events Calendar for already scheduled seminars. Seminars may also occur at the local, state, or regional level or through a school of architecture. Some of the seminar instructors also offer online seminars. Check their Web sites for more information.

Architectural Licensing Exam Preparation (3.1)
Richard Chylinski, FAIA

ARE Prep for Graphic Divisions (3.1 & 4.0)
Bob J. Wise Jr., Robert Elfer, NCARB, AIA, Laura Serebin, AIA

Funkaar Studios (3.1 & 4.0)
Umber Kazmi, LEED AP

Kaplan AEC Education (3.1 & 4.0)

MBA Architectural Seminars, Workshops, and Tutoring (3.1 & 4.0)
Michael P. Boardway, R.A.
(909) 336-1180

PREPA-R-E (3.1)
Marc Mitalski, PE, SE, Assoc. AIA

Seminars on General Structures and Lateral Forces Divisions (3.1 & 4.0)

David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB | UNC-Charlotte | (704) 687-4021

Seminars on Mechanical and Electrical Systems Division
Wendell Edwards | CUNY-New York | (718) 260-5266

Mike Green, PE | Arkansas-based | (479) 443-4786

Seminars for Graphic Divisions
Bob Stephen and Barry Chin | California-based | (415) 681-6991

ARE Scholarships

Check with your local AIA component to see if they know of local scholarships opportunities. To suggest an addition to this list, please email emergingiprofessionals@aia.org.

Jason Pettigrew Scholarship
The AIA National Associates Committee (NAC) maintains a scholarship fund to remember their friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA. The scholarship recipients receive a full set of Kaplan ARE Study Guides and funds to cover the cost of taking each section of the ARE once. Please note $400 is awarded up front and remainder is paid upon successful completion of the exam, and to receive balance of award, recipients must complete the ARE within 5 years of receiving the initial award and submit passing reports from each of the divisions of the exam to the AIA for verification of completion.

Texas State Scholarship
A scholarship fund called the Architect Registration Examination Financial Assistance Fund (AREFAF) was created by the Seventy-sixth Legislature of the state of Texas.  This scholarship fund serves a public purpose of the state of Texas by promoting the professional needs of the state; increasing the number of highly trained and educated registered architects available to serve the residents of the state; improving the state's business environment and encouraging economic development; and identifying, recognizing, and supporting outstanding applicants who plan to pursue careers in architecture. The scholarship is a one-time reimbursement of $500 for taking the Architect Registration Examination. TBAE will award scholarships twice each year - December 31st and June 30th. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is two weeks prior to each award date.

AIA Shreveport Grant for Interns/Edward Kemp Grant Fund
In an endeavor to assist intern architects enrolled in IDP with the cost of exam fees for the Architectural Registration Exam, the AIA Shreveport Chapter has established an annual grant fund for newly licensed architects. Intern architects are eligible for a financial grant upon passing the exam and obtaining a Louisiana license. Ask a board member for further information in regards to this grant.

Architects of Other Things

I could not resist including the attached series of images of architects of other things:

Architects of Other Things
http://architectsofotherthings.tumblr.com/

A list of previous architecture students who are not designing buildings.

Who knew that you could become a queen or rock star after pursuing architecture.

With appreciation to my colleague, David Zach, below is a Word Cloud of Other Things you can do/purse as an architect.

Becoming an Architect: What to do in High School

i'm going to high school next year, and i want to be an architect. Do you have any advice for me? Buildings to see, books to read, classes to take? Thanks so much!

___________

First, as you are just now about to enter high school, know that you are ahead of the game.  Many students do not discover their interest in architecture until well into high school or after.

Start by planning to attend one of many high school summer programs during your high school summers; for a list visit - www.archcareers.org.  These are great opportunities to help you learn more about the process and determine if becoming an architect is what you want to do.

Next, learn to draw by hand -- do not worry about drafting or CAD which is taught by most high schools.  Instead, take ART or creative courses - drawing, painting, ceramics, etc.  If your high school does not offer ART, simply buy a sketchbook and draw 30 minutes per day of everyday objects.  You are trying to connect your brain, eye, and hand.

Also, explore and see the built environment around you.  It is great to see the architecture around you but start with your own house.  Become a detective and learn the materials of a buildings -- why did the architect do what he/she did.

Contact local architects to possibly shadow for a day or so to learn more about the career. Visit architecture schools to consider but also to see what happens in college.

A last idea is to obtain a copy of Becoming an Architect, 2nd. Edition.  These ideas should get you started, but feel free to contact me again as you explore architecture.

Best.