Becoming a licensed architect is no small task. We know the licensure process can be overwhelming, so in this episode of ARE Live we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting licensed. We’ll share the key steps you need to complete in order to become a licensed architect, with expert advice from NCARB’s Vice President of Examination, Jared Zurn. We’ll cover ARE study strategies, understanding licensure requirements by state, navigating the AXP and the upcoming migration to PSI test administration. Add this step-by-step guide to your ARE 5.0 prep and start hitting those milestones! To get the full visual experience, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view!

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ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to the difference in contract types, an architect's liability for contractor recommendations, responsibility for hazardous conditions and firm billing rate calculations.

Timestamps:
04:53: Question No. 1
11:35: Question No. 2
17:40: Question No. 3
20:36: Question No. 4

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ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2024

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing site feasibility for multi-family housing, exploring various massing configuration options for development, and understanding feasibility reports with site-specific details.

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Timestamps:
04:01 Question No. 1
08:03 Question No. 2
13:42 Question No. 3
19:45 Question No. 4
23:59 Question No. 5

ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam

Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to to business development and project acquisition, proposal writing and project selection, client interaction and project initiation and more!

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Timestamps:
04:10 Question No. 1
04:58 Answer for No. 1
8:58 Question No. 2
9:50 Answer for No. 2
14:55 Question No. 3
15:41 Answer for No. 3
19:00 Question No. 4
19:36 Answer for No. 4
23:50 Question No. 5
24:36 Answer for No. 5

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ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam

Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the Project Development & Documentation exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0 . You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to coordinating disciplines for center displays, addressing non-compliance issues in ramp design, meeting requirements for lighting and more!

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Timestamps:
04:04 Question No. 1
04:56 Answer for No. 1
10:28 Question No. 2
10:59 Answer for No. 2
13:30 Question No. 3
14:16 Answer for No. 3
19:50 Question No. 4
20:48 Answer for No. 4
23:33 Question No. 5
24:34 Answer for No. 5

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ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam

Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to understanding your role during the bidding process, addressing safety concerns onsite and implications of paying or withholding certificates of payment.

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Timestamps:
04:26 Question No. 1
06:22 Answer for No. 1
09:36 Question No. 2
10:18 Answer for No. 2
13:18 Question No. 3
15:08 Answer for No. 3
17:18 Question No. 4
19:47 Answer for No. 4

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ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect

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