Choose an Architecture School that is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Otherwise, you’ll be granted only partial academic credit in some States.
Apply to several schools. Grades matter a lot. Aim at graduating with honors from day one. Work part-time at architecture firms during summers. Remember, you are there for the experience. Architectural firms are increasingly requiring knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting or CADD; learn it.

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