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Yale School of Architecture Application for Admission
Oce of Admissions, PO Box 208242, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8242 for the academic year beginning fall 2008
Have you applied before? Yes m No m If yes, which year? Degree program: (check one master heading and one subheading, if appropriate)
m Master of Architecture I (M.Arch. I)
last (family) name first (given) name middle name jr., etc. 3-Year First Professional Degree Program
m Full Program m Transfer Student (currently enrolled in M.Arch. I degree program)
e-mail address
m Master of Architecture II (M.Arch. II)
2-Year Post-Professional Degree Program
Mailing address for Admission Notification Letter:
(only for candidates who already have either a B.Arch. or an M.Arch. I degree)
street m Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.)
2-Year Nonprofessional Degree Program
street
If applying for an M.Arch. joint-degree program (see pp. 4144), please indicate which one:
city state/country zip/postal code
telephone cell phone
Is this your permanent address? Yes m No m Birthplace:
city state/country
If temporary address, valid until
month day year Birthdate: Gender: Male m Female m
month day year
Permanent address, if dierent from above mailing address: U.S. Social Security number:
Citizenship status: U.S. citizen m Resident alien status/permanent U.S. resident m
street
Non-U.S. citizen m
street country of citizenship
city state/country zip/postal code Do you wish to apply for financial aid? Yes m No m
Admission to the School of Architecture is determined without regard
telephone to a student's ability to pay for the full cost of his or her education.
education
Colleges or universities attended (in reverse chronological order, most recent first): Dates of attendance Field of major Degree/date (received/expected)
Other academic programs, if relevant:
For 3-Year M.Arch. I applicants--Indicate fulfillment of the following academic requirements:
Course name College or university Grade (or date to be taken)
Calculus
Art or Architecture Studio course
Two Art or Architectural History courses
references
Please list names and addresses of three persons who are writing letters of recommendation for you. References should use recommendation forms provided.
I certify that all information on this application, including my curriculum vitae and essay, is factually true and honestly presented. In addition, I certify that all material submitted in support of
this application, including my portfolio or research proposal, represents my own work, except as identified.
signature date
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m.arch. applicant's checklist m.e.d. applicant's checklist
Submit the following by: January 7, 2008, for M.Arch. I applicants Submit the following by: January 7, 2008
January 2, 2008, for M.Arch. II applicants
m This fully completed application form.
m This fully completed application form. m A nonrefundable application fee of $85 payable to Yale University by certified check or
m A nonrefundable application fee of $85 payable to Yale University by certified check or money order; this fee must accompany the application form; it cannot be waived.
money order; this fee must accompany the application form; it cannot be waived. m Ocial transcripts of academic record from your college or university showing degree
m Ocial transcripts of academic record from your college or university showing degree earned or anticipated. Other transcripts only for relevant courses. Each transcript must be
earned or anticipated. Other transcripts only for relevant courses. Each transcript must be in a sealed envelope with an authorized signature and seal across the back flap.
in a sealed envelope with an authorized signature and seal across the back flap. m Curriculum vitae. (A résumé of academic and employment information.)
m Curriculum vitae. (A résumé of academic and employment information.) m Essay, including a brief personal history and your reasons for applying to this program,
m Essay, including a brief personal history and your reasons for applying to this program, not to exceed one page.
not to exceed one page. m Ocial scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), sent
m Ocial scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (see p. 85). These scores should be directed as
directly by the Educational Testing Service (see p. 85). These scores should be directed as follows: Institution Code 3985. In the absence of this code, scores may be lost.
follows: Institution Code 3985. In the absence of this code, scores may be lost. m If English is not your native language, ocial scores from the Test of English as a
m If English is not your native language, ocial scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (see p. 85).
Foreign Language (TOEFL), sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (see p. 85). No exceptions. These scores should be directed as follows: Institution Code 3985. In the
No exceptions. These scores should be directed as follows: Institution Code 3985. In the absence of this code, scores may be lost.
absence of this code, scores may be lost. m Three letters of reference, mailed by the recommenders directly to the School.
m Three letters of reference, mailed by the recommenders directly to the School. m A research proposal, which should include the following four items: [1] Topic or area of
m A portfolio, not to exceed 9 x 12 x 1.5 inches, of creative work including examples of paint- study, described in detail. [2] Objectives of your research. [3] Specific question(s) you
ings, drawings, prints, sculpture, graphic design, furniture designs, etc., as evidence of will be addressing. [4] A brief description of proposed work procedure, methodology, etc.
your aptitude. Refer to the bulletin for portfolio requirements. m Financial aid application material. See pp. 105109 for submission requirements and
m Financial aid application material. See pp. 105109 for submission requirements and deadlines.
deadlines. m (Optional) For confirmation of receipt of letters of reference, a self-addressed, stamped
m (Optional) For confirmation of receipt of letters of reference, a self-addressed, stamped (U.S. postage or funds) postcard, listing recommenders' names on reverse side. Cards
(U.S. postage or funds) postcard, listing recommenders' names on reverse side. Cards will be marked and returned in February. Confirmation will not be given by telephone.
will be marked and returned in February. Confirmation will not be given by telephone. m (Optional) A portfolio, not to exceed 9 x 12 x 1.5 inches, with examples of professional
or academic work, or any other visual work pertinent to your proposed research topic, as
evidence of your aptitude. Refer to the bulletin for portfolio requirements.
Address all communications to: Yale School of Architecture, Oce of Admissions, PO Box 208242, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8242. When using a delivery service such as FedEx or DHL or
overnight mail, ship to: Yale School of Architecture, Oce of Admissions, 3236 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut 06511. If delivery telephone number is required, use 203 432-2296.
Please note: Receipt of application materials will not be acknowledged unless a self-addressed, stamped (U.S. postage) postcard is enclosed with the application. Please do not telephone; receipt
of materials will not be acknowledged by phone. E-mails listing missing items will be sent in February. Notification of decision by the Admissions Committee will be sent no later than April 1.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and armatively seeks to attract to its
faculty, sta, and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions,
educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era,
or other covered veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. University policy is committed to armative action
under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other covered veterans. Inquiries concerning
these policies may be referred to the Oce for Equal Opportunity Programs, 104 William L. Harkness Hall; 203 432-0849.
return of portfolio
Application portfolios for matriculated students are kept as part
of the student's permanent record. Upon the conclusion of the admis-
Yale School of Architecture
sion process, if you do not matriculate, check below regarding the
PO Box 208242
disposition of portfolio:
New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8242 USA
m Discard portfolio.
m Portfolio will be picked up. If not picked up by
May 15, 2008, it will be discarded.
m Return portfolio (at no additional charge) via U.S. Postal
Service, provided it does not exceed the maximum specified ship to:
size (see above) and the Portfolio Return Shipping Label
at right is completed.
Yale School of Architecture Recommendation
Oce of Admissions, PO Box 208242, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8242 for the academic year beginning fall 2008
to the applicant
After completing the relevant information below and to the right, give this Applicant's name (please print or type):
form to your recommender along with a stamped envelope addressed to
Yale School of Architecture, Oce of Admissions, PO Box 208242, New
last (family) name first (given) name middle name jr., etc.
Haven, Connecticut 06520-8242. Recommendations are due by January 7, 2008.
Proposed degree and program:
Waiver (see Statement on Confidentiality below):
m Master of Architecture I (M.Arch. I)
m I agree to waive my right to see this recommendation.
3-Year First Professional Degree Program
m I do not agree to waive my right to see this recommendation.
m Master of Architecture II (M.Arch. II)
2-Year Post-Professional Degree Program
m Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.)
applicant signature date
2-Year Nonprofessional Degree Program
to the recommender
This form is submitted to you for your comments on the applicant's qualifi- Recommender's name (please print or type):
cations for graduate work leading to the master's degree indicated above.
Once you have completed this form, please mail it to the School. If you wish
to write comments outside of this form, please attach your comments to this How long have you known the applicant?
form before mailing. Please note that recommendations are due by January 7, 2008.
Statement on Confidentiality
Federal law gives students the option of waiving their rights to see specific In what capacity?
letters of recommendation. If the applicant has waived this right (see above), m Faculty m Employer m Personal m Other (please explain):
this letter will be held confidential. If the applicant has not agreed to waive
this right, it will be assumed that this letter may be seen by the applicant
if he or she enrolls in the Yale School of Architecture.
1 Please rate the applicant relative to others who have gone to graduate school in recent years.
truly exceptional
very good excellent outstanding one of the top few
below average average good top 20% top 10% top 5% ever encountered unable to judge
Academic performance
Intellectual potential
Motivation for the
proposed program
2 Please comment on the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.
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3 What is your estimate of the applicant's potential for design, independent study, and research?
4 Please comment on any other considerations that bear on the applicant's ability to attain the degree sought and fulfill his or her career objectives.
recommender signature date position
Thank you for providing this information. Your help is appreciated. institution/company
Because so many letters of recommendation are received within so
short a time period, it is impossible to acknowledge them individually. street
city state/country zip/postal code
e-mail address