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With different requirements in each state, it’s no secret that there’s a lot to consider on your path to licensure.

Join us at this ARE Live Podcast episode to shore up your understanding of the steps to getting licensed. We’ll be live with two licensing advisors showing you what the general licensure requirements are, then we’ll break down how licensure requirements vary by state.

After this episode, you’ll understand everything you need to do in order to become a licensed architect so you can get back on track to licensure.

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Join us as we discuss the contracts and legal issues that you’ll need to be familiar with when you take the ARE.

Hear from Mike Newman and Attorney Mike Hanahan, Partner at Schiff Hardin and UIC Adjunct Professor (in charge of the famous Schiff Hardin lectures). He is regularly involved in both negotiating major construction contracts and representing clients in project-related disputes.

Using real contracts, Mike and Mike will show you what you need to know about the B101, A201, and A101 when you take the exam.

After this episode you’ll feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles of the contracts that you’ll need to be familiar with when you take the ARE.

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Are you trying to balance preparing for your exams and parenthood? Then you’ll want to join us and our panel of licensed architects who found time to study for the exam and made sure their kids didn’t miss a meal.

You’ll learn some of their best tips and study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam - all while balancing family life.

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Using a few mock vignettes, we cover everything you need to know so you’ll have a game plan when you take on this section on the real exam.

You'll also learn the best strategies for approaching and executing the vignettes section so you can feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts and principles that you'll need to know when you take the ARE.

Click here to download the mock vignette exercises that Mike Newman reviews live during the episode. http://bksp.es/2BuoGaO

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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Join us as we discuss Programming, Planning & Practice with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE.

With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to the application of project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations; and project and practice management.

These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Programming, Planning & Practice exam.

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Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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Do you want to know the best tips and tricks for passing the ARE? Join us and our panel of newly licensed architects for the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest.

Find out their study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam.

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Join us as we discuss Site Planning & Design. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE.

With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to site planning concepts, site analysis ideas, and site details.

These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Site Planning and Design Exam.

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Join us as we discuss Construction Documents & Services with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE.

With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to contracts & different business entities, construction processes, and how to calculate & set your fees.

These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of understanding of codes, sustainability, and how to tackle the Section Vignette.

Take the mock exam here: http://bksp.es/2haFH59

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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Do you want to know the best tips and tricks for passing the ARE? Join us and our panel of newly licensed architects for the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest.

Find out their study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam.

Hear each of our panelists discuss their approach to the ARE including study strategies, study materials and resources, advice they'd give other young architects or the best advice they've received themselves, and why their exam approach is the right one for them. Listen in and get some first-hand tips and advice to help you choose your own ARE path.

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Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Construction & Evaluation discussion. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE.

With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects.

These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of construction contract execution, construction support services, payment request processing, and project closeout.

Take the mini-mock exam here: http://bksp.es/cne-questions

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.