<p>Thanks so_ein. I’m not sure what I’d be studying - was leaning towards philosophy but I’ve heard about the arch studies major. Are there design studios or is it mostly history/theory/criticism? Any idea if they release how many students go into M.Arch programs? It seems like something I would like, and I certainly enjoy the non-design track as well - and would be a great background before grad school. What has your experience been like in it?</p>
<p>Thanks again Dan. I’ve never realized how nice it is to have an admissions person right here to answer questions. I was beginning to think our decisions were made by robots, but you’ve convinced me that admissions offices may have a slice of humanity in them (that said, I’m ignoring the possibility of rejection… for now). </p>
<p>Thanks for your insight, Jacksonmom. It’s always nice to hear the other side of the story, but I guess the real artist (see: idealist) in me hopes that I could be that one kid a year that makes it through 
The degrees themselves aren’t as important to me as actually being able to take art classes while in college. Are Tufts students not enrolled in the program still allowed to cross register for classes at the SMFA? I know I want to go into architecture, so the 5 year just seems like an awesome opportunity to combine arts and academics - arguably a nice background to have for architecture.</p>