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ARE Information from NCARB
ARE Study Guides
ARE Seminar Instructors
Helpful Web sites

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ARE Information from NCARB
Begin the process by reviewing the materials the provided by NCARB, the developers of the exam.

Handbook for Interns and Architects
www.ncarb.org/publications/freepubs.html

ARE Guidelines

ARE 4.0 Guidelines
Not yet available.


ARE 3.1Guidelines
www.ncarb.org/are/areguide.html

ARE Study Guides
4.0 Complete Study Guides
http://www.ncarb.org/are/40/StudyAids.html

3.1 Multiple-Choice Divisions Booklet contains 30 questions and answers for each division.
3.1 Graphic Divisions Booklet contains passing and failing solutions from practice program.
www.ncarb.org/publications/arestudyguides.html

ARE Practice Program 3.1b
3.1 Graphic Divisions Practice program
www.ncarb.org/are/tutorial2.html

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ARE Study Guides
Several publishers and companies offer study materials. Please see their websites for more information. Check with your local AIA component to see if they lend ARE study materials. Also, enter www.areforum.org/ to get recommendations or buy secondhand books.

Amor Study Guides (3.1)
www.amorstudyguides.com
Study Guides for all Divisions and California Supplemental Exam
Author: William A. Amor, NCARB, AIA

Archiflash (3.1 & 4.0)
www.nalsa.com/afinfo.html
Practice problems for ARE 4.0 divisions.
Flashcards for all ARE 3.1 multiple-choice divisions.
Author: National Academic & Licensing Study Aids, LLC. (NALSA)

Workbook: Solutions: Understanding the Graphic Divisions of the Architect's Exam
Home Study Course includes: Solutions Workbook, Mock Exams (pencil & paper version or computer version), NCARB Tutorial Solutions, Past Exams
Author: Norman K. Dorf, AIA

Free lecture notes and structural tips
Author: David Thaddeus, AIA

Architectural Licensing Exam Preparation (3.1)
www.archexamprep.com
For each ARE 3.1 multiple-choice division and California Supplemental Exam: Workbook and Sample Exam Booklet
Author: Richard Chylinski, FAIA

Architecture Exam Review (3.1 & 4.0)
www.ppi2pass.com
Book series for all divisions of the ARE 4.0
Book series of Structural, Non-structural, Graphic topics include: Study guide, examples and solutions, practice exams
Author: Various practitioners, see website

Kaplan AEC Education (3.1 & 4.0)
www.kaplanaecarchitecture.com
For each ARE 4.0 division: Study Guide, Online Supplement, Practice Vignette Books, Question & Answer Books, Flashcards
For each ARE 3.1 multiple-choice division: Study Guide, Questions and Answers Handbook, Test Bank CD-ROM, Flash Cards, Online Interactive Review
For each ARE 3.1 graphic division: Study Guide, Practice Vignettes, Test Bank CD-Rom, Online Learning, Flash Cards
Author: Various practitioners and includes Architectural License Seminars (ALS) resources

MBA Architectural (3.1 & 4.0)
www.MBA-architectural.com
(909) 336-1180
CDs and DVDs and books for all ARE study divisions
California supplemental exam information also included
Author: Michael P. Boardway, R.A

 

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ARE Seminar Instructors
Candidates should check with your local AIA component to see if they organize ARE seminars. Seminars may occur at the local, state, or regional level or through a school of architecture. A full set of ARE seminars are offered at the national AIA Convention each year. Some of the seminar instructors also offer online seminars. Check their websites for more information.

Architectural Licensing Exam Preparation (3.1)
Richard Chylinski, FAIA
www.archexamprep.com

ARE Prep (for Graphic Divisions) (3.1 & 4.0)
Bob J. Wise Jr., Robert Elfer, NCARB, AIA, Laura Serebin, AIA
www.areprep.org

Funkaar Studios (3.1 & 4.0)
Umber Kazmi, LEED AP
www.funkaarstudios.com

Kaplan AEC Education (3.1 & 4.0)
www.kaplanaecarchitecture.com

MBA Architectural Seminars, Workshops, and Tutoring (3.1 & 4.0)
Michael P. Boardway, R.A.
(909) 336-1180
www.MBA-architectural.com

PREPA-R-E (3.1)
Marc Mitalski, PE, SE, Assoc. AIA
www.prepa-r-e.com

Seminars (on General Structures and Lateral Forces Divisions) (3.1 & 4.0)
David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB – UNC-Charlotte
(704) 687-4021

Seminars (on Mechanical and Electrical Systems Division)
Wendell Edwards – CUNY-New York
(718) 260-5266
Mike Green, PE – Arkansas-based
(479) 443-4786

Seminars (for Graphic Divisions)
Bob Stephen and Barry Chin – California-based
(415) 681-6991

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Helpful Web sites

NCARB
www.ncarb.org/are

AIA Bookstore
www.aia.org/books

ARE Forum
www.areforum.org

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