challenger87

I will be applying for a transfer into the 5 Year B.Arch program in Cornell next year. I would have to prepare all the necessary documents including the portfolio by the end of the year. I am currently studying Bachelor of Architectural Studies in University of Melbourne, Australia and I will be completing the degree (3 years) by the end of 2008. Since it's not a professional degree and it probably doesn't fulfill the prerequisite to a professional master degree in architecture, I would have to take a B. Arch course. I have done my research and found Cornell to be the school that I was deeply interested in.

Does anybody know how many transfer students are usually accepted by AAP into the B.Arch program per year? According to the AAP's website, it only admits very few transfer students into its arch. program but it doesn't give any statistics. Are there any insider tips into what to include in my portfolio to make it special enough to be remembered by the admission panel?

Thanks