Architectural exam prep is expensive, and the cost is compounded by having to buy books in addition to taking the exam. Each exam costs $235 USD, which can be an intimidating amount, especially...
It's tough to learn everything you need to know to pass the AREs in a short time — let alone on your own! Fortunately, there are some excellent architecture textbooks that can help you make sure...
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On June 10th, 2022, NCARB released their free ARE 5.0 Practice Exams for each of their six divisions to test-eligible NCARB record holders. Before, NCARB had only provided a Demonstration Exam for...
If you’re looking to practice architecture in a place known for sunshine, oranges and theme parks, then there’s only one place for you — well, maybe two places, but we’re not talking about California...
So you want to become an architect in The Lone Star State? Well, you’re in luck — this post will tell you what you need to know about the process of getting your initial architecture license in...
Becoming an architect is a little like building a skyscraper — it involves a lot of steps. This article will explain the general process of becoming an architect in the United States. If you are...
You completed an ARE® 5.0 division and failed it — you now puzzle over the fail report, reliving the trauma and compounding the drama. NCARB authors its fail reports to be neither transparent nor...
Amber Book and Black Spectacles are likely the largest two ARE 5.0 course prep providers. Search “Black Spectacles reviews” or “Amber Book reviews” to see what others are saying, and see below for a...
The definition of notetaking in class: the spoken words of the teacher become the written words of the student without the student understanding either one.
You place six different water glasses, each a different size, on the ground in six different climates. How long until all of them are full?
One of the most common questions those on the path to licensure ask — perhaps the most common question — is, “What order should I take these exams in?” I never know how to respond because when I...
