Here are my plans! (Critique and Warn Me)

DRMAN54
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:39:48 +0000

For starters, I want to major in architecture. HOWEVER, I was one of those unfortunate kids who wasn’t exactly aware that I needed a portfolio to advance myself. I could make one, however it wouldn’t be to the best of my ability! (especially because I only have two and half months left to make 15 pieces).

That being said, my school of choice is Cornell University. However, my SAT score is 600M, 600CR, and 580W. I have a 4.0 right now in high school. (btw I’m a senior right now in HS). I can’t apply to Cornell because they require a portfolio.

So here is my plan to get into Cornell University.

I’m planning on going to a school with an excellent B.Arch program. Virginia Tech! they are currently in the Top 3… along with Cornell . I plan on taking Architecture as a major, and ART as a minor. I will develop my portfolio greatly. Another thing is that I will be very FOCUSED on keeping my GPA above a 3.7. I will also try and become very friendly with professors (something im actually good at) and get rec forms from them.

Now, Is this a good idea? Or Am I risking TOO much? I do like Virginia Tech as a school, its nice, although the town is small.

P.S. I’m Hispanic (Dominican Republic) and I’ve lived in DR for 3 years.

Please be honest and suggest ideas to me.

Also on a side note, I’m a little worried about going to Blacksburg, Virginia because its population is 40,000 while NYC has 8,000,000 :eek:!