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How to Get Your Firm to Pay for ARE Prep Resources

This guide will help you get your firm to pay for Black Spectacles test prep so you can pass the ARE.

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What is the ARE?

What is the ARE? The ultimate guide to the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) 5.0 and how to become a licensed architect.

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A Letter from our CEO & Founder on Building upon the Black Spectacles Mission

A letter from CEO & Founder Marc Teer, FAIA on Black Spectacles' bigger mission: introducing an architecture job board and Spectacular, the...

The Ultimate Guide to the NCARB ARE 5.0

What’s in the ARE and how do you prepare to take it? Here's an in-depth look at everything you need to know for taking (and passing!) the ARE 5.0.

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Architect Continuing Education: What Does it Mean and How Can Your Firm Support it?

Read on for details on NCARB’s program and to learn how your firm can play a valuable role in supporting continuing education for architects.

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4 Reasons Why Your Firm Should Sponsor ARE Prep

As a principal of your firm, you want your team of architects to build a solid reputation for your firm, which having a team of fully licensed...

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Adult Learning and ARE Prep: 4 Considerations

Whether you’re a new architecture grad who is ready to start your career or a currently employed individual seeking licensure, here's what you need...

Celebrating Black Voices in Architecture

Black Spectacles is dedicated to amplifying Black voices in architecture, from Black history in architecture to resources for future Black...

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Architecture Career Path: A Framework for Your Career Transition

We have you covered with the steps you need to build a solid career path and prepare to become a successful, registered architect.

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Architectural Registration Exam Tutoring vs. Online Test Prep

We're highlighting some of the advantages of online test prep as opposed to a “traditional” tutoring service option.