My goodness there are so many titles in an architecture firm, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where you land on the chart. Sometimes in a firm your tasks and assignments can span two or more positions, especially in small…
read moreARE transition makes for some difficult decisions on when to transition to ARE 5, like is there enough study materials for ARE 5 yet? Well more reason to stick with ARE 4. If you are starting in ARE 5, but maybe you have…
read moreEvolution of the Exam Prior to 1997 the ARE was a much different beast than it is today. Many people refer to this as “the good old days” when the tests were offered once a year and everybody was in the same…
read moreThere will be several changes, including the divisions of the exams. Therefore, start taking 4.0 now, and PASS! Before they change all the study materials again, and you will have to adapt to their new divisions. Best advice I can give you…
read moreNCARB has done a great job of providing as much information as they can to get you started in ARE 5.0. Below are some links to resources on NCARB’s websites. Ready to take ARE 5.0? We’re here to help. Explore each division…
read moreUse the table below to do research on what your state board requires in terms of IDP and requirements for the ARE, they can vary by state; so make sure you know the rules of your own state. US State Boards…
read moreSo you are 33 AND A HALF HOURS away from being an architect! That is how you become an architect now a days. Just 33 1/2 hours, 465 multiple choice questions and 11 graphic vignettes away. Individual exam guides and exam practice…
read moreWhat are the requirements for taking the ARE?–NAAB, IDP/AXP, NCARB! When first entering architecture school to become architects, most students don’t really know the answer. So make sure you know before you go! The three “easy” steps are: 1. NAAB: Go to…
read moreWhat’s New? NCARB believes the ARE 4.0 exam improves upon the 3.1 format by integrating graphic and multiple-choice content. The graphic vignettes remain essentially the same but have been redistributed, while the number of multiple-choice questions has decreased. For the most part,…
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