Podcast
091. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Programming & Analysis (PA)
David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). They emphasize that PA is about evaluation, not design, and highlight the importance of using highlighting tools for long, wordy questions.
090. ARE Mentor: The Identity Shift
This episode, “The Identity Shift,” is for ARE candidates who are close to finishing but feel stuck or suddenly full of doubt. David reframes that experience as a normal transition from student to licensed architect, where imposter syndrome, fear of passing, and completion anxiety are signals of change—not failure.
089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE)
This episode of the ARE podcast gives five key tips for passing the ARE Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. The focus is on thinking like an architect under the AIA contracts, emphasizing standard of care, observation vs. construction, administrative procedures, question-reading strategy, and performance-focused closeout/post-occupancy work.
088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure
David discusses how to course correct after failing an ARE exam. He explains why one failed division shouldn’t create a negative narrative and reminds candidates that failure simply means retaking the exam.
087. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Management (PjM)
In Episode 87 of the ARE Podcast, David and Eric break down the five most important strategies for passing the Project Management (PjM) division and how to think like a project manager on exam day.
086. ARE Mentor: Schedule the Exam Before You Feel Ready
In this episode, David emphasizes the importance of scheduling the your first or next Architect Registration Examination (ARE) before feeling fully ready.
085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report
In this episode, David and Eric discuss how to realistically interpret NCARB ARE score reports without overthinking them.
084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System
In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution — alongside the ongoing ARE Technical episodes released on Fridays.
083. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Practice Management (PcM)
In Episode 83 of the ARE Podcast, David and Eric break down the five most important strategies for passing the Practice Management (PcM) division.
082. ARE Reset: Resetting the ARE Podcast
In this solo Tuesday episode, David shares why he’s resetting the ARE Podcast, what’s changing, and how this shift is designed to help you build clarity and consistency in your exam journey.
Episode 81: Getting Started with the ARE in 2026
In this episode, David and Eric break down what it really takes to pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) in 2026.
Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey
In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where’s Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE.