I’m physics bachelor major. I want to get another architecture bachelor degree. Is it easier to find a job in the architectural field if I have both physics & architect bachelor degree and become an architect?
Speaking as an architect and the owner of a small architecture firm (20 employees) for more than 30 years, I would say that I would always be interested in employing someone with good academic credentials. To me, a degree in physics would be especially attractive because it would indicate a degree of rigor and mental discipline greater than the average college graduate.Maybe surprisingly, in my long career I have never met a recent graduate of an American architecture school who has a realistic notion of what it is that architects actually do in their day-to-day work. American schools tend to romanticize the profession, emphasizing the type of projects that come along rarely for firms like mine: museums, artistic design projects, philosophical endeavors. We practicing architects would all be thrilled to get projects in real life like those taught in college design studios, projects with high artistic value and unlimited budgets. Some firms do get those projects in fact, but it is a minuscule, maybe even microscopic, percentage of the working architects who get those opportunities regularly in real life.Certain dynamic cities, like Austin or Miami, do offer commissions like that to the select few architects who are talented and lucky enough to get them, but most of us survive on more mundane projects. Go for it if that’s your goal. You know there’s always room at the top.Most architectural graduates just starting out have a lot to learn about the workaday world of the actual profession before they can be valuable to a firm. There is a reason that interns must have approximately 3 years of practical experience before they can even qualify to take the professional exams. Few recent graduates are hired for their thinking or design abilities.What will get you a job is a practical skill like knowing Revit, or being a first class renderer, or having an outstanding artistic flair or being rigorous and exacting in organizational detail. Being academically or intellectually outstanding is always a big plus, but knowing how to produce work so your employer can use your talents to make money is what will get you a job.
What are the credentials of those who get into UT Austin? What helps them stand out?
Google says:Freshman Student Profile | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Texas at AustinI would add:They get in because of high grades, high standardized test scores and most importantly for the bulk of offers their class rank in the top of a Texas high school graduating class as Texas residents. “Standing out” doesn't matter if you don't have the above. Maybe being extremely famous and wealthy could squeeze someone in like if Beyonce (a Texan) decided that she wanted to complete an undergraduate degree there because she regretted her years becoming a big star in Destiny's Child instead of going to UT, but perhaps not even then.UT Austin is one of the two flagship schools in a huge state. They don't have to exert themselves to have an excess of applicants with high grades and test scores. Anything less means the student probably has an athletic scholarship which is why looking at the class demographics doesn't quite tell the whole story as it relates to non-athlete acceptances. Harsh but true.
Indian Engineering student, pursuing his dreams in the game development industry. How should I go about it?
I am 22, and will be finishing my engineering course from VTU, Karnataka in Information Science in the year 2012. My dream is to have a career in game development wherein I can let my creative juices flow and do work that I actually enjoy. But the problem is, I've been way too fond of computer games for my own good. So fond, that computer games have led me to perform poorly in college. That's right, I'll take 6 years to complete instead of 4 years. Due to this, I've grown somewhat bitter towards the idea of studying further after completing my BE. (If it helps, I hate studying because it's too dry and I don't learn anything if I do it with the intention of scoring. Are things different in the US?) I've been performing very well in school and high school (PUC), (90%) but my grades have deteriorated in engineering (around 55%) and I don't see my grades making big strides before I finish it (thanks to semi-qualified lecturers grading our papers). I will be taking up GRE soon and I am expecting a maximum score of about 1300 (based on the diagnostic and sample tests taken so far). My english is pretty good for an Indian engineering student, and that's one strength of mine I am pinning my hopes on. So here are my questions:- 1) Given my below-average grades in engineering, what sort of a university can I get for a course in game design? Is Austin, Texas too far out of my reach? 2) Do I really have to do a grad course to get a job in the US? Don't game developers accept and then train engineering freshers? 3) My interests don't lie in animation, graphics, modeling or anything else to do with art. Rather, I'd like to work with middleware technologies like game engines, physics engines etc (programming part) OR the business end (publishing, marketing) OR writing the story-board, level-design etc. What course do I have to choose, for that? PS: Funding is not a problem.
Would someone be willing to review my appeal letter to UT Austin?
I would say its a good start. You might want to include a brief introductory sentence if thats your letter though... (you could email me it if it isn't). That said, UT's engineering school is much better than A&M's, and is harder to get into. That said, you have a decent GPA, although you have to keep in mind that some people apply with 4.5's and don't get in. That happened to one of my friends, and he already took the AB calculus his junior year (although he made a 3 on it) AND made a 31 on his ACT AND was in the top 10%. So go figure. It isn't called a 'highly selective' school for nothing. Keep in mind, you can also transfer in to the engineering school at UT your sophomore year. Say, go into physics or mathematics freshman year (largely the same classes) and make good grades. If you are in the UT system, you would be a preferred candidate to their program as a transfer. Not to say you shouldn't appeal. But a few things you may want to consider: were your essays weak? did you include letters of recommendation? did you do the optional essay? With a program ranked in the top ten in the world, these things can count for a lot.
How much should I score on SAT to get into UT Austin computer science undergraduate program?
Freshman Student Profile | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Texas at AustinThe average SAT score is a 1259 at UT.If you want to get into the UT Austin computer science undergraduate program, I’d suggest you try to join some clubs or organizations to show that you have an interest. Learn and apply programming languages by creating small projects later teach it to someone such as your cousin or indoor cat. All in all, take initiative and the UT admission committee will see your value to the computer science undergraduate program.In my case, I decided to join the computer science Universal Interscholastic League (UIL) competition. I had no coach, no textbook, and no idea what I was putting myself through until I failed the first practice meet. Fortunately, my school district provided a dual enrollment academy for computer science and I learned C++ quickly enough to see the similarities and differences between Java. Due to my prior knowledge, I was able to advance in computer science UIL and compete with other districts at San Antonio.It’s Thursday!
What is the GRE score needed to get into UT, Austin (for MS) and how do I prepare in 50 days for that?
Thanks for A2A.University Of Texas, Austin is one of the most sought after universities for its rich faculty base,strong alumni network and placement opportunities. Although GRE score is just an examination that allows you to apply to universities abroad. Having said that if you have a score of atleast 325–330 it will be safe to apply to this university. I will suggest you to have decent LORs and SOPs along with it so that your chances of selection increase. If you have prior research and publication experience it will help you to convince the professors to allow you for assistantships. Relevant work experience is icing on the cake !!However, does that mean with a GRE score within below 325 won’t fetch you this admit? Of course not. You can still get into UT Austin with a score above 300 if you have decent academics as well as if you succeed in convincing them through your SOPs.Now coming to your next question, how you should you approach to prepare? Please follow my answer link provided below-Kaushik Bhattacharjee's answer to How do I increase my GRE score from 317 to 330 in a month?Hope you get the desired admit. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need any further information.P.S: I would have helped you with more detailed information if you had mentioned about the courses you are aiming for.Cheers!!-Kush..
Chances of acceptance into IVY LEAGUE schools?
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