What factors should prospective students consider when choosing an architecture school?
There are certain schools that have reputations for being oriented for being practically oriented vs. those that are less prepared immediately to work, but who have more of a foundation and are ready to learn. If students want to get a job immediately and use their skills, look into practical schools; if they are more interested in concept and theory, there are schools for that. Where you go to school has a bearing on the people you meet and the connections. As soon as you start working, that becomes your pedigree. It’s important to get your grounding and to get you oriented in the profession. Based on what you hear in the industry, what are some of the most respected and prestigious architecture schools, departments or programs? Harvard School of Design has a certain cache. But your work and who you know is what ultimately gets you forward. What should architecture school graduates expect in the area of continuing education and/or licensing requirements? My advice is to get licensed a
