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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| The Definition of an Architect | |
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| What Do Architects Do? | |
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| Why Architecture? | |
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| Is Architecture for You? | |
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| Question - What Is Architecture? | |
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| Profile of the Profession | |
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| Diversity | |
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| Question - What Are the Most Important Skills an Architect Needs to Be Successful? | |
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| The Education of an Architect | |
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| Preparation: Pre-High School | |
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| Toys | |
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| Books | |
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| Activities | |
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| Selected Books on Architecture for Children | |
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| Resources | |
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| Preparation: High School | |
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| Academic Coursework | |
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| Exploration | |
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| Visits | |
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| Summers | |
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| After-school Programs | |
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| Question - What Advice Would You Provide to Someone Who Wants to Be an Architect? | |
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| Routes to an Accredited Degree | |
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| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | |
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| Pre-professional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) | |
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| Undergraduate Degrees (B.A./B.S.) in Fields Other than Architecture and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) | |
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| Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch.) | |
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| Post-professional Degrees | |
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| Decision-making Process | |
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| You | |
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| Institution | |
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| Architecture Program | |
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| Resources | |
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| Promotional Materials, Videos, Catalogs, and Websites | |
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| Guide to Architecture Schools | |
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| New England Career Day in Architecture | |
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| Campus Visits | |
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| Admissions Counselor/Administrator | |
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| Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Architects | |
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| NAAB Architecture Program Report (APR)/Visiting Team Report (VTR) | |
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| Ranking of Architecture Programs | |
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| Application Process | |
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| Application | |
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| Personal Statement | |
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| Test Scores | |
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| Transcripts | |
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| Portfolio | |
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| Recommendations | |
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| You Are an Architecture Student | |
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| NAAB Student Performance Criteria | |
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| Courses | |
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| Architecture Electives: A Sample | |
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| Academic Enrichment | |
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| Independent Study | |
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| Minors/Certificates | |
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| Double Major/Degrees/Dual Degrees | |
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| Off-campus Programs (Semester Abroad/Exchange Program) | |
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| Lecture Series | |
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| Community Service | |
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| Mentoring | |
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| Student Organizations | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Experience of an Architect | |
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| Gaining Experience as a Student | |
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| Shadow | |
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| Volunteer | |
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| Research with Faculty | |
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| Externship | |
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| Internship | |
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| Cooperative Education | |
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| Career-related Experience (Part-time/Summer) | |
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| Full-time Positions | |
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| Question - What Do You Look for in Hiring a New Designer? | |
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| A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T | |
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| Assessment | |
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| Research | |
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| Connections | |
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| Help | |
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| Interim Positions | |
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| Tools | |
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| Experience | |
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| Commitment | |
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| Transition | |
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| Moving toward Licensure | |
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| Intern Development Program (IDP) | |
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| Intern Development Program (IDP) Training Areas | |
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| Architect Registration Examination (ARE) | |
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| NCARB Certification | |
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| The Careers of an Architect | |
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| Career Designing | |
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| Assessing | |
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| Values | |
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| Interests | |
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| Skills | |
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| Exploring | |
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| Decision-making | |
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| Planning | |
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| Career Paths | |
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| The Careers of an Architect | |
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| The Future of the Architecture Profession | |
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| Question: What Do You See as the Future for the Architecture Profession? | |
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| The Resources of an Architect | |
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| Collateral Organizations | |
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| Architecture-related Associations | |
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| Associations-Related Careers | |
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| Architectural History | |
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| Construction | |
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| Design - Graphic, Industrial, Furniture, Lighting | |
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| Planning/Landscape Architecture | |
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| Technical/Engineering | |
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| Interior Design | |
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| Historic Preservation | |
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| Institutions Dedicated to Architecture | |
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| Community Service | |
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| Recommended Reading | |
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| Websites | |
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| NAAB/CACB-Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada | |
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| Career Profiles | |
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| Index | |