Any opinions on the BAC?

so_ein_quatsch
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:35:13 +0000

Hey guys,
Here’s my situation, I’ve just finished up my first year at Tufts U. as an engineering student, but have always had a strong interest in architecture. I am currently attending the Harvard Career Discovery program and am loving every moment of it. Though I’d like to wait till I finish the CDisco program to make a definitive decision, I am heavily considering transferring to a uni. which offers a B.Arch. (Tufts doesn’t have a strong archit. program)

I began to do some research into colleges and came across the Boston Architectural College (or Center). I was really intrigued by how students can earn credit by working at design firms, and how there seems to be a huge push to connect students with firms.

My stats are: 3.4 GPA (yes, a bit low, but please take into account the engineering major)
Have taken the basic intro to archi. course
have taken calculus 12
won a few national drawing awards
proficient in autocad, maya, blender, alias

Thus, I was wondering if I could get anyone’s opinion on the BAC. Also, if anyone can think of any other schools which may fit my profile, I’d love to hear your thoughts. (I’m aware that archit. schools put way more emphasis on the portfolio rather than grades etc, so I’ll try to get my drawings/autocad renderings online soon)

Thanks!