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Could I get into a Master's in Architure program with a B.S. in Public Administration?

I do have a collection of some projects I did, mostly renderings of Frank Lloyd Wright's The Robie House (axonometrics, plans, sectionals, elevations, 1 and 2 point). I also did some sketches for two architecture class (did not complete courses). I really want to get into Architecture. Need your advice. Thanks. P.S. The school I'm considering states I need to submit a 20-page portfolio. Any portfolio samples I can see online? Is there a store that is willing to help create your portfolio? Thanks again.

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  1. I think that this type of Masters in Architecture program requires you to have a B.A or B. Arch degree, or at least more formal course work then your renderings. A 20-page portfolio of good work takes several semesters to do.
  2. There are three-year architecture programs geared toward people who majored in unrelated disciplines. Does the school you're considering have something like that? I do know a couple of grad students in architecture who majored in business and rhetoric, but they worked at firms for a few years before applying to build up their portfolios. Architecture portfolios aren't solely made of sketches; they must also communicate problem-solving abilities and a clear thinking process. You have to be able to prove that you can take an idea through a series of iterations to develop an innovative and sensible final design. Examples of projects architecture schools will expect to see in a portfolio: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS340US340&q=architecture%20boards&aql=&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
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