<p>eskamoes,</p>
<p>You may want to read through this recent thread about the differences between the 5 yr BARCH vs. the 4+2 (and sometimes 3 yr) programs. </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/architecture-major/683929-barch-vs-ba-architectural-studies-march-4-2-a.html?highlight=5+yr+BARCh+vs.+4%2B2[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/architecture-major/683929-barch-vs-ba-architectural-studies-march-4-2-a.html?highlight=5+yr+BARCh+vs.+4%2B2</a></p>
<p>There seem to be merits to doing either program. Hopefully some of the well-informed parents and practicing architects that we learned a great from a couple of years ago will chime in again with helpful advice for you. </p>
<p>From our end, s decided he wanted to try to have the best of both. Although he went with the 5 yr. program, he, too, has a multitude of interests. Fortunately he has been able to find time to schedule numerous liberal arts/elective classes of his choice. He is/was lucky to do this though because he went in with quite a few college credits. Had he not had those credits, the requirements for his BLA degree and the core requirements at VT denied him that opportunity. </p>
<p>One final thought, when you look at the different programs online, check to see if you can find a link to their 4/5 yr curriculum sequence. Most do. You can then kind of see how much flexibility you will have to take electives of your choice. You can also kind of decipher the focus that each school has. Once again good luck to you!</p>