Train with Three Unique Practice Exam Forms for All ARE 5.0 Divisions
Black Spectacles has 3 specific practice exam forms for each division of the ARE 5.0
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8 Tips to Keep Calm and Pass the ARE
Licensed Architect and Licensed Mental Health Counselor discuss the best way to stay calm during the ARE.
Kate Brennan
Oct 31, 2018
Pass Practice Management in 30 Days with our Free Day-By-Day Study Guide | PM 30 Day
Master Practice Management with our free 30 day study guide. Including tips from recently licensed architects.
Marc Teer
Aug 31, 2018
Pass the PDD Exam in 30 Days with our Free Day-By-Day Guide | PDD 30 Day
Pass PDD using our free 30-day study guide. Includes tips from licensed architect and structural engineer.
Marc Teer
Jul 30, 2018
Pass the PPD exam in 25 days with our free day-by-day guide
Download our free ARE 5.0 PPD study guide. This day-by-day guide has links to our PPD video lectures, practice exams, and flashcards.
Marc Teer
Jun 6, 2018
The Top Tips About AIA Contracts on the ARE 5.0
Get the 9 best tips for remembering what you need to know about AIA contracts on the ARE.
Kate Brennan
Apr 26, 2018
Parents on How They Got Licensed and Made Time for Their Kids
Two parents tell us how they got licensed, promoted, and made time for their kids along the way.
Kate Brennan
Mar 27, 2018
The Secret to Becoming an Architect Faster
4 tips for becoming an architect faster through your Architectural Experience Program AXP (formerly the IDP) & the Architect Registration Exam (ARE).
Marc Teer
Oct 5, 2016
So You’ve Passed the ARE, Now What?
How to get an architecture license: After you’ve passed the ARE, get an initial license from your jurisdiction and get NCARB certified.
Marc Teer
Sep 30, 2016
Architect Degree Options: Accredited Versus Non-Accredited Architecture Schools
Architect Degree Options: Should you go to a NAAB accredited architecture school or a non-accredited architecture school?
Marc Teer
Sep 20, 2016