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STUDIO FIRST 2025: Now accepting applications
Summer Programs, Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 10/24/24 Summer Programs, Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 10/24/24

STUDIO FIRST 2025: Now accepting applications

Want to pursue a career in architecture? STUDIO FIRST will help you create a competitive portfolio for application to any three-year Master of Architecture program.

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Geography graduate maps career in architecture
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/28/23 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/28/23

Geography graduate maps career in architecture

“The three projects I completed during STUDIO FIRST became the highlights of my portfolio,” says Daphne Stams.

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Portfolio Example 12 —  Visualization to Design-Build
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/22/23 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/22/23

Portfolio Example 12 — Visualization to Design-Build

Filipe Costa’s portfolio represents the skills and attributes he believes are vital to a successful career in architecture.

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Portfolio Example 11 — Integrating Analog and Digital
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/17/23 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/17/23

Portfolio Example 11 — Integrating Analog and Digital

Mu Qu Jennifer Liu’s portfolio showcases work in hybrid mode, transitioning between hands-on making and digital processes.

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Mechanical engineer shifts to architecture for greater creativity
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 1/23/23 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 1/23/23

Mechanical engineer shifts to architecture for greater creativity

"I envision working somewhere between engineering and architecture.”

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Urban Studies Sparked Interest in Architecture
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 3/22/22 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 3/22/22

Urban Studies Sparked Interest in Architecture

Ben Stern reflects on his journey from McGill’s geography department to architecture and the role of STUDIO FIRST.

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Portfolio Example: 5
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 5

Shirley Chung is in the three-year Master of Architecture program after a career in banking and management consulting. Here’s work she submitted in her application portfolio.

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Portfolio Example: 4
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 4

Brendan Schoug’s portfolio helped him get accepted to the three-year Master of Architecture program at the University of British Columbia.

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Portfolio Example: 2
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 2

Michael Jamieson received offers of acceptance from all the schools to which he applied.

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Portfolio Example: 1
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 1

Here’s the portfolio that helped Travis Strochinski gain admission to the 3-year MArch program at Carleton.

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Portfolio Tips for Architecture School Application
Architecture School, Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/13/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/13/20

Portfolio Tips for Architecture School Application

What makes a great portfolio for grad school? What are admissions committees looking for?

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