Now that I can finally use the word architect to describe what I do, after completing the AXP (it was called IDP when I did it), the ARE (Architect Registration Exams), and becoming licensed — a process that took me about 6…
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Establish an NCARB record with AXP First of all getting an NCARB account is crucial for registration.  The earlier you get this, the earlier you can start taking exams and logging hours under an architect as an intern.  Most people wait until they…
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In this post we will focus on the NAAB degree: Which degree is the right degree? It looks like a B.ARCH or M.ARCH (any first professional degree) will qualify. Here are the definitions of professional degrees from ARCHCareers.org [source: http://www.archcareers.org/website/article.asp?id=13 ] Architecture…
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What 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 moreAre you ready to take the ARE? You may be eligible. It is a common misnomer to think that you have to finish all your IDP hours/credits, before you can sit for the exam. Often this is not true anymore. Â It depends…
read moreGetting On Track In this rough economy, if you are unemployed (or working outside the field) it is the perfect time to take your AREs. Plenty of time to study and stay connected to architecture by studying, what better way to get…
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