Go to school…get a job…complete the AXP…pass the ARE’s…get your license.Easy enough, right? Wrong. Life gets busy; we all have commitments, families, friends, obligations…the list goes on and on. It’s easy to blink and realize that 10 years has gone by since you graduated and you haven’t even started thinking about the ARE yet. Without …
Candidates for the ARE always think, “the more “real life” experience the better…right?”. Actually, this notion may not be as true as you think. Of course, having work experience in an architecture firm under your belt is an important asset. However, many candidates forget that the “experiences” they have come across may fall into the …
Studying for the ARE can be a draining process. Even when you reach the accomplishment of passing your first exam, there are 5 more behind it waiting to be tackled. It’s not for the faint of heart- that’s for sure. One of the most important things to remember during this entire journey is to stay …
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So you’ve gone through the blood sweat and tears of architecture school…you’ve gotten a job (or maybe several)…and you’ve put in hours upon hours of work…but your biggest question now is “How do I pass the ARE?”. The ARE is no easy feat, as we all know. 6 exams – just under 26 hours of …
You’re about to embark on the ARE journey…and you’re wondering where to begin. You may be asking yourself: “Does it matter what order I take the exams in? Is one test easier than all the rest? How much overlap is there in information?” There are 6 exams in total: Practice ManagementProject ManagementProgramming & AnalysisProject Planning …
Before you can start taking the ARE, you have to first gain eligibility. That means there are some required steps you have to take before you’re even allowed to schedule an exam. The first and most obvious step is that you must have a degree from a NAAB accredited architecture school. This means the school is recognized …
You’ve probably heard countless tips on how to pass the ARE by now…right? Start today, don’t give up, have a good support system, study from certain books, make flashcards, the list goes on and on.But there is one key tip that is crucial in successfully conquering the ARE’s. That is MOMENTUM. Yes, that right…momentum. Always keep …
There are so many effective ways to study for an important exam. Flashcards hold one of the oldest spots in the book. However, there are some tips to help you get the most out of your flashcards. First and foremost, you must make the flashcards yourself. Often times friends and co-workers will share their flashcard …
So you’ve been studying for your upcoming exam and you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to prepare for test day. One good way of reinforcing what you’ve studied is to reiterate what you’ve learned in other forms. For example, writing your own flash cards from the material you’ve read. The act of …
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So you’ve spent countless hours studying for your latest ARE 5.0 exam and just found out you FAILED. Now what? You’re probably frustrated, discouraged, tired, at your wits end, ready to give up. Right? Take a second and breathe. Failing an exam is not such a big deal. In fact, most people fail at least …
