STUDIO FIRST helped Mikhala Gibson develop a winning MArch application portfolio. See images here.

With sites in Chile, Seoul, and Gatineau, Celeste Correia focused on sustainability and cultural “reverence” in her MArch application portfolio.

Keegan Metheringham returned to school later in life after working in the bike industry and construction. See his MArch application portfolio.

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

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

"I envision working somewhere between engineering and architecture.”

Chiara Muia, who studied English literature, was nervous to commit to architecture. Here’s how she made the leap.

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.

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

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

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

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

This handy list of links and FAQs tells you (almost) everything you need to know.

Read about the experiences of two students who have gone through STUDIO FIRST.