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SandboxDavid Doucette2024-04-15T08:27:15-07:00

Architect Exam Prep ARE Guides

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Everyone taking the ARE is busy — that’s not uniqu Everyone taking the ARE is busy — that’s not unique📌 The real test is whether you make space for it instead of waiting for “less chaos.” 👉 Comment MINDSET to get our Mindsets Coaching Packet and reset how you prioritize the exam. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #AREMindset #StudySmart Most ARE candidates juggle demanding schedules, but success comes from prioritizing exam preparation rather than waiting for less chaos. Building consistent study habits, strengthening mindset, and creating intentional time for the ARE helps future architects stay focused and disciplined. With the right approach to prioritization and exam mindset, licensure becomes achievable even during busy seasons.
At-home ARE testing isn’t always the easier option At-home ARE testing isn’t always the easier option👀 Glitches, weak internet, and space checks can add stress on exam day. 👉 Comment TIPS to get our Study Test Tips Coaching Packet and choose the smartest setup. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #ARETesting #StudySmart At-home ARE testing can introduce unique challenges, including technical glitches, internet reliability issues, and strict testing environment requirements. Understanding NCARB remote exam rules and preparing the right setup in advance helps reduce stress and avoid disruptions on exam day. With proper planning and testing strategies, architecture candidates can choose the smartest testing option and protect their performance under pressure.
The ARE isn’t a memory test — it’s a decision-maki The ARE isn’t a memory test — it’s a decision-making exam. NCARB rewards systems thinking, risk-aware answers, and speed under pressure. 👉 Start with AEP and study the way the ARE is actually designed. #ArchitectExamPrep #AREPrep #AREStrategy #StudySmart The ARE evaluates professional decision making rather than memorization. NCARB exam questions reward systems thinking, risk awareness, and the ability to make clear judgments under time pressure. Studying with an approach aligned to how the ARE is designed helps architecture candidates improve speed, accuracy, and confidence while preparing for licensure.
🎧 Studying on the go? You’re leaving hours on the 🎧 Studying on the go? You’re leaving hours on the table if you’re not. AEP Audio Guides turn your commute, gym time, and chores into extra study sessions—with 30% higher retention through listening + reading. 💬 Comment AUDIO to get our FREE Mindset Packets. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #StudySmart #FutureArchitect #AREAudio Studying for the ARE does not have to be limited to desk time. Audio study guides allow architecture candidates to turn commutes, workouts, and daily tasks into productive study sessions. Combining listening with reading improves retention, strengthens understanding, and helps future architects maximize available time while preparing efficiently for the licensure exams.
⚡️Passing isn’t just about studying — it’s about s ⚡️Passing isn’t just about studying — it’s about support. Deadlines that keep you focused, coaching that reduces test anxiety, and a community that reminds you you’re not alone. That’s how candidates stay consistent and actually finish all six exams. 👉 Comment COACHING to explore our Platinum packages. #AREJourney #ArchitectLife #AREPrep #StudyWithSupport #LicensedArchitect Passing all ARE divisions requires more than studying alone. Structured deadlines, professional coaching, test anxiety support, and a strong architecture exam community help candidates stay consistent and focused throughout the licensure process. With accountability and guidance, future architects can reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and complete the ARE with a clear path toward becoming licensed.
🎯 Waiting for the perfect moment to take your ARE? 🎯 Waiting for the perfect moment to take your ARE? With at-home testing, logistics are gone — performance now comes down to how you think under pressure. 👉 Comment MINDSET to get our Mindset Coaching Packet and train the way you approach the exam. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #AREMindset #StudySmart #FutureArchitect With at-home testing options available, ARE success depends less on logistics and more on performance under pressure. Developing a strong exam mindset, effective test-taking strategies, and confidence in decision making helps future architects approach the ARE with clarity and consistency, improving outcomes across all divisions of the licensure process.
🚨 Studying harder isn’t what helps you pass the AR 🚨 Studying harder isn’t what helps you pass the ARE. Managing time, controlling anxiety, and making clear judgment calls under pressure is what actually moves your score. Our ARE Webinars break down the skills the exam is really testing — ✔️ time control without rushing ✔️ confidence-based decision making ✔️ staying effective under pressure ✔️ consistency without burnout 🎥 Join our live ARE webinars and start training how you think, not just what you memorize. 🔗 Link in bio to register. #ArchitectExamPrep #AREWebinars #AREPrep #AREMindset #NCARB Passing the ARE depends on more than studying content alone. Successful candidates develop strong time management, anxiety control, and decision-making skills under exam pressure. Live ARE webinars that focus on mindset, strategy, and performance help future architects train how they think, improve consistency, and build confidence across all divisions of the architecture licensure process.
📉 Motivation dips at night — discipline grows when 📉 Motivation dips at night — discipline grows when you’re not doing this alone. AEP gives you structure, accountability, and people who get what the ARE journey feels like. 💬 Comment PLAN to get our free Study/Test Tips Packet. #AREJourney #ArchitectExamPrep #ARESupport #StudyTogether #FutureArchitect Motivation for ARE preparation often fades without structure or accountability. Studying alongside a supportive architecture exam community helps build discipline, consistency, and confidence over time. With a clear study plan, peer support, and guided preparation, future architects can stay engaged, manage burnout, and maintain momentum throughout the ARE journey.
✏️ Every iconic building starts the same way — wit ✏️ Every iconic building starts the same way — with a sketch. Before steel, glass, or concrete, there’s a messy line on paper. Gehry’s scribbles show that architecture begins as exploration, not perfection. Sketching is thinking out loud — a way to test ideas, movement, and space before they become real. #futurearchitect #architectexamprep #frankgehry Architectural design begins long before construction, materials, or final drawings. Concept sketching plays a critical role in the architecture design process, allowing architects to explore ideas, movement, and spatial relationships freely. Early sketches support creative thinking, visual problem-solving, and design exploration, showing that architecture is built through iteration and experimentation rather than perfection from the start.
🚨 Still second-guessing yourself on ARE questions 🚨 Still second-guessing yourself on ARE questions you actually know? The ARE doesn’t test memory — it tests how you interpret scenarios, manage pressure, and make judgment calls. That skill can be trained. 🎙️ Join our FREE ARE Mindset Webinar to learn how to stop overthinking, read questions strategically, and answer with confidence. 📅 January 3 (9am PT) — register now. Link in bio #ArchitectExamPrep #AREPrep #AREMindset #LicensedArchitect #ARESuccess The ARE tests more than memory—it evaluates how candidates interpret scenarios, manage pressure, and make professional judgment calls. Building these skills requires deliberate practice and a structured mindset. Free webinars and study resources focused on question reading strategies, decision-making techniques, and exam confidence can help future architects stop overthinking, strengthen their approach, and improve performance across all ARE divisions.
Not sure what to do next in your ARE prep? Eric’s Not sure what to do next in your ARE prep? Eric’s free 15-minute call gives you clear direction - no fluff, no pitch. 📥 Comment NEXT to get started. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #StudySmart #AREJourney Many ARE candidates feel stuck or unsure about their next step in exam preparation. A focused study consultation can provide clear direction, practical strategy, and an actionable roadmap for architecture licensure. With the right guidance and accountability, architects in training can study smarter, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with confidence toward passing the ARE.
Struggling with the ARE? It’s usually not the cont Struggling with the ARE? It’s usually not the content — it’s the mindset. This FREE Mindset Webinar will help you: • Stop overthinking + second-guessing • Understand what the questions are REALLY asking • Read the clues + eliminate wrong answers • Build confidence instead of anxiety • Shift the way you approach every division 📅 January 3rd 🕘 9am PT / 12pm ET 💻 Live training with David + Eric (Architect Exam Prep) Register free — link in bio.
🚨 Still waiting for January to fix your ARE journe 🚨 Still waiting for January to fix your ARE journey? January isn’t different — same workload, same stress. What does change everything is starting now with a clear plan and real support. 👉 Take advantage of 30% OFF our New Year Promo and start with a roadmap that actually works. #ArchitectExamPrep #AREPrep #StartNow #AREGoals #NewYearMomentum Waiting for January does not reduce workload or exam stress for ARE candidates. Real progress comes from starting early with a structured study plan, clear exam strategy, and consistent support. With the right roadmap and accountability, architecture licensure becomes a manageable process instead of a recurring source of pressure, helping future architects build confidence and momentum faster.
📌You’re tired of “this is my year.” Another delay 📌You’re tired of “this is my year.” Another delay only adds pressure. Starting now creates clarity and control before January even begins. 💬 Comment JANUARY and we’ll send you our Study + Mindset Packet to help you reset your approach. #ArchitectExamPrep #AREGoals #Momentum #StudyBetter #StartBeforeJanua Starting ARE preparation before January helps architecture candidates regain clarity, control, and confidence in their licensure journey. Instead of repeating the cycle of delays and pressure, a focused study and mindset approach allows future architects to build real momentum early. With a clear exam strategy and consistent preparation, passing the ARE becomes a structured process rather than a stressful last-minute rush.
Merry Christmas!✨ Progress is the best gift you ca Merry Christmas!✨ Progress is the best gift you can give your future self. Stay consistent now, and next year you’ll be celebrating a license. 💬 Comment GO to explore our study packages. #ARESuccess #ExamPrep #AREPrep #FutureArchitect” Staying consistent with ARE preparation is one of the most meaningful investments future architects can make in their careers. Small, focused efforts over time build momentum and confidence, turning long-term goals into real progress. By maintaining steady study habits and following a clear exam strategy, candidates can move closer to licensure and look ahead to celebrating major career milestones in the year to come.
🎯 Your future Architect self is begging you to sta 🎯 Your future Architect self is begging you to start before January. January won’t give you more time — it just repeats the same deadlines and projects. Starting now means you enter the new year with real momentum already built. 💬 Comment NOW to learn more about our study packages. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #FutureArchitect #AREJourney #StartNow Starting ARE preparation before the new year helps build momentum that waiting simply cannot create. January often brings the same deadlines, projects, and responsibilities, while beginning now allows future architects to establish consistent study habits and see real progress early. With a structured study plan and clear exam strategy, candidates can enter the new year feeling confident, focused, and already ahead on their licensure journey.
📌The #1 mistake? Staying quiet because you “should 📌The #1 mistake? Staying quiet because you “should already know this.” In AEP, we break that cycle. Ask anything. Learn faster. No judgment, ever. 💬 Comment HELP to get to get our FREE Mindset Packets. #ArchitectExamPrep #AREPrep #FutureArchitect #ARECoaching StudySmart Many ARE candidates struggle not because of a lack of ability, but because they hesitate to ask questions they feel they should already know. A supportive study environment that encourages curiosity, open discussion, and expert guidance helps candidates learn faster and build confidence. With coaching, feedback, and a judgment-free community, future architects can overcome uncertainty, strengthen understanding, and prepare more effectively for licensure.
🎯 The ARE feels “mysterious” until someone teaches 🎯 The ARE feels “mysterious” until someone teaches you how to think like a professional. Robert passed because AEP breaks everything down clearly — no confusion, no guessing, just real understanding. 💬 Comment PASS to explore our study packages. #ArchitectExamPrep #ARESuccess #AREPrep #FutureArchitect #LicensedArchitect The Architect Registration Exam becomes much clearer when candidates learn how to think like a practicing professional rather than memorizing isolated facts. By breaking down exam concepts into practical decision-making and professional judgment, structured preparation removes confusion and guesswork. Clear explanations, proven study strategies, and real understanding help future architects approach each division with confidence and move steadily toward licensure.
🧠 Your future Architect self is begging you to sta 🧠 Your future Architect self is begging you to start before January. Waiting doesn’t create progress — starting does. One division now can completely change how 2026 looks and feels. 👉 Comment START to get our Study/Test Tips Packet and take the first step today. #AREPrep #ArchitectExamPrep #FutureArchitect #AREJourney #StudySmart Starting ARE preparation earlier creates momentum, clarity, and confidence that waiting simply cannot. Passing even one division ahead of schedule can completely change how the rest of the licensure journey feels, reducing stress and building belief in the process. With a structured study plan, focused strategies, and consistent habits, future architects can make meaningful progress and set themselves up for long-term success well before the new year begins.
🔥 One day off doesn’t erase your progress — even i 🔥 One day off doesn’t erase your progress — even if it feels like it. Open the notes, breathe, and rebuild momentum. 💬 Comment FOCUS for the free Mindsets Packet. #ARESuccess #ArchitectExamPrep #AREJourney #StudySmarter Consistency during ARE preparation is built by returning to your study routine, not by being perfect every day. Missing a day does not undo progress when you have strong habits, a clear mindset, and a structured exam strategy. By refocusing, managing stress, and rebuilding momentum step by step, future architects can stay confident and continue moving forward on their path to licensure.
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About Architect Exam Prep LLC

We are two licensed architects who have a love for teaching and helping people get their license.  For the last decade, Architect Exam Prep has helped thousands of candidates pass their AREs through their fun and innovative study guides and coaching programs.

About the A.R.E.

The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is an exam of 6 divisions used to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of Architecture. Developed by NCARB, the exam is accepted by every state in the U.S. as a pathway to becoming a Licensed Architect.

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