| archW0n, Most of the big name M.Arch programs offer information sessions -- usually in the Fall -- wherein they answer questions just like yours.
If you peruse any of the Architecture Department websites you will also find very specific information on their admissions requirements.
It's not as unusual as you might think for people with BA's or BS's in unrelated fields to go on to get an M.Arch. The basic requirements are:
a portfolio (more on that), some classes in art and art history, some classes in physics and calculus (though that requirement is variable depending on the college) plus the GRE, recommendations, essays.
The portfolio is of utmost importance. There are books on the subject. The M.Arch programs themselves offer advice. Perhaps your undergraduate college has an architecture advisor who could help you.
As larationist mentioned many Architecture colleges offer summer programs along the line of "so you think you want to be an architect." These are available in day and evening programs. My son did one at Columbia which was very beneficial. |