How to Evaluate Your Options....?

[Ceruleaan]

Hi all,

 

I have applied to several schools in the US and Canada where I hope to pursue my graduate studies in architecture; eventually with the goal of completing my Master of Architecture and then entering practice. I have started to hear back from colleges regarding admissions, and I am a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of now having to cope with rejections and decide between some solid options. 

 

I was wondering if any of you have suggestions on how to better evaluate the programs. Basically, for those of you in a similar situation to myself, or who have already run the gauntlet, so to speak, how did you go about assessing your options and determining which program, city, and school was eventually the right fit for you? If you were to repeat the process, is there anything you would have considered differently or given more importance to in terms of your decision on which school to pursue?

 

Looking forward to being imparted with some wisdom, and of course, good luck to everyone with their applications as well!

 

Edited March 4, 2014 by Ceruleaan