How good is Cooper Union? AA?

Hi everyone,

I’m a USC undergrad student, and I’m looking at the other arch. schools that I’ve never considered.
I’m looking for a backup school in which if I don’t like the philosophy or the teaching, I have another option.

Both options are Cooper Union or AA. How are they?

cooper is top top top notch. Very difficult admission standards and probably the single toughest curriculum all around
in the field. Also very small, no where to hide. The dean will know you personally.