Studying for and passing the ARE is a huge undertaking - where do you even start? Today Mike Newman talks about his top ten tips to pass the ARE, including how to get started, the different types of exams, and the quickest way to take all of the exams. He’ll also be talking about how find the best study materials and what not to post on the NCARB forums.

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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Timestamps:
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11:35: Question No. 2
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Timestamps:
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