Thank you for being vulnerable and honest about your experience with failure. I graduated spring of 2023, and started testing this year. I passed PcM, failed PjM twice and now I just failed CE and I was absolutely devastated with each failure. (school was never hard for me so I'd never faced failure before). I realized that I've been comparing myself to the very small minority of people who blast through all 6 exams without failing and I had to learn the hard way that is not how I work and not the learning strategy that works for me. So thank you for sharing the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this process!
Thank you for this! I’m half way thru (finished the pro practice tests) and your channel is really helping me get motivated to finish 🤗 This process SUCKS but we can ALL do it!
Congratulations for getting through the pro practice tests! That just means you're a few steps closer. It's really not a fun process, but I promise it doesn't last forever. When you're in the middle of it, it feels like it's never going to end, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you stick with it. You got this!
Thanks so much for talking so openly about failing, and encouraging us to Schedule it! Looking forward to taking my first exam soon. Also LOVE the projects on your website, well done!
Bryn, Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. As someone who is traveling through the same path it was great for me to hear it out loud from someone who had gone through it before me and have finally seen the light at the other end. Thanks again, Cheers.
Hey Manoj, I’m so glad you found value in it! It’s so easy to feel like you’re alone in the process and that you’ll never get through it. You will, I promise! The key is to just stick with it, study hard, and don’t looks at any fails as actual failures. Each time I retook a test I knew the information even better and felt like it made me a better designer. It’s all worth it in the end.
@@BYoungDesign Yes, It is very true from my experience as well. these days when I am reading something new i immediately think to myself whou!! this is a valuable information and I might have never crossed if I did not study for the exams. I do agree that urge to pass the ARE has increased my appetite for knowledge even more. But one problem that I have now (i.e. after preparing for PPD PDD for over a year) it feels like that I am running in circles and I often end up questioning myself strategy and approach towards the exam and trying to stay focused during this uncertain times adds up to the frustration.
I’m happy to hear that Richard. Not that you failed or that you were avoiding the video, but that it helped. It’s so easy to start avoiding the exams after a fail because we don’t even want to face the idea of taking it again. Watching this is the first step to moving forward. You got this!
Of course! I’m so glad it’s inspired you. It’s such an important part of the exam taking process that needs to be talked about. You can still be an incredible architect even if you pass some of these exams. They’re challenging! Stick with it and it’ll all become a distant memory.
I’ve seen this video several times and I’m now watching it again as I’m taking PDD here in about an hour. Watching again to get some motivation and positivity. Thanks for the help!
@@BYoungDesign Wow, it's been 9 months and I'm watching your video again and JUST NOW realized your commented on my previous comment. The short answer, I failed. However, I finally PASSED my first exam out of all six and I'm on my way :) My 5 year clock started and I'm still going. You surely do provide great feedback and help. Thank you for what you do.
thanks for your story and congrats on getting licensed! I'm almost done myself with PPD/PDD left. Your review of all the study material is very much appreciated - the last 2 exams have SO many books for them and I'm trying to make a realisitc plan!
Congrats, you’re almost there! The Amber videos really helped solidify PPD/PDD information in my brain. I could almost see the visuals and sketches in my head during the exam. They also just break down the info really well. There are a couple videos on TH-cam, but it’s definitely worth purchasing for a month. It’s pretty pricey, so I only had 1 month subscription, but i swear by it. They offer discounts with groups, so I was able to join a group through the NCARB Community. Definitely check there to see if anyone is doing that. Good luck!!
Congratulations Patrick on not giving up! Fear can be our biggest obstacle. So much of getting through these exams is mindset. Once you can release the fear of failing you’ll be shocked at how you start getting through them.
Hello Bryn , really loved your video. I’m a architecture student graduating soon, After watching your video I’m super ready to schedule my first exam. Thank you for your video ir really help just to get started and get it done.
I’m so happy it helped you get started! Sometimes that’s the hardest part. Before you know it you’ll be done! Feel free to reach out witt any questions along the way. Good luck!
One more comment - omg this video almost made me cry because I know you have kids, and a business like myself and it just seems so so hard with all that going on. So good job. It is a mountain. This is definitely a story of perseverance.
Bryn. Finally doing this. Overestimated - or underestimated - thought I could study in 1 month. Took a practice exam. 36% correct. Awesome. Ran out of time to reschedule so my first test should just go grand. Practice Management - this may be the most difficult? I thought it would be the most easy. Anyway, super happy for your references and resources because there are SO many references - there are too many. Anyway thank you for all this.
Thanks for your video, I'm just starting out and getting ready to schedule my first exam when the new PSI system is available. Some of these references I have but I'm definitely checking out the others from your links. Glad to hear another person's story on this process.
Congrats Jenny on starting the process! Im so glad sharing my experience is helpful to others. Reach out along the way if you have questions. It’s a wild journey, but it’s worth it!
There are so many things I can relate to in this video. The let down of failing an exam, the time frame it takes to actually schedule the next one once you fail, and my heart pounding after I hit the “end exam, see results” button lol. This was a great recap of the process. I’m done with PA, PPD, and PDD so far and it’s been a rewarding challenge. Congrats on your success!
Thank you Ryan! All these feelings are what so many of us experience during the design process. It’s nice to talk about it and know we’re not alone. Congrats on being half way done! You’re so close!
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m on a deep dive of all your videos right now and you’re inspiring me to go ahead and just book my first exam for the end of the summer. I need to set that goal in... thank you for the motivation ❤️
Thank you for telling your story, I have been working in the United States for two years and I want to get my license as an architect, my degree is from another country, it gives me hope
Bryn! , thank you for all the great information. You and your video have inspired me to move forward with Registration. Wish me luck. Also do have your reference chart available?
Yay Zane, congratulations!! Yes, you can find the link to the reference chart/document on the blog post: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. If you have trouble accessing it please let me know. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
Hi Bronwyn, I talk a little about the books I used in this video: th-cam.com/video/I0WE4mJaoEU/w-d-xo.html. Let me know if you’d like more specifics. Thanks!
I totally agree! The mindset to get through is so important. It took me 20 months from first exam to last. You can read more about my story and see my timeline here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. Happy to answer any questions you have!
Yes! It’s an overview of the exam, so I don’t go into much content. I’m planning on making a more content focused episode here soon. California Supplemental Exam: The Basics th-cam.com/video/i5_0HJvJkh0/w-d-xo.html
Just stumbled on your articulate video, i relocated to USA recently , and I'm a foreign architect who wish to start ARE Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Please could you tell me some books you read in the preparation for these 6 examination, so that i can study to pass like you. Thanks
Great question! I have a video coming up soon going into this exact question. Don't forget to subscribe so you see when it pops up. I am planning to finish the ARE series with a video about this.
The real question that nobody talks about…. How many hours a day you dedicate to study… last 3 months i took my leed exams and well with 1-3 months of study 5-6hrs a day (I’m unemployed) and I’m willing to dedicate this same amount of time to study for the ARE but considering that eventually i will have to balance work and study. Will you mind sharing your study schedule 1-2hrs a day is enough???
Hey Ana, I took my first exam when my daughter was 10 months and I was working. What worked best for me was to create a time block schedule so I would block out specific time for studying. Most weekdays it would only be for about an hour - some days I couldn’t even get to it. Blocking the time is critical when your schedule starts getting busy. Then about 2 weeks before the exam I would ramp up my studying. About a week before I would spend quite a while working through practice exams and reading my notes. But, that’s just 1-2 weeks of crunch time and the rest is a little bit each day. You don’t want to burn yourself out studying for hours every day for weeks. So pace yourself. You can see my actual time blocked calendar here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-by-30. Looking back, that calendar looks wild I’m not sure how I did it, but it worked. Good luck!!
@@BYoungDesign thanks for taking the time to reply!!! I’m just about to embark in this journey but everything is so overwhelming there is a plethora of material which I luckily own a good chunk but I guess I will start reading the are 5.0 review book and go from there I know your pdf is super useful is just simply that I don’t know where to start studying I think an hour or two daily is doable for me since I not have kids yet but work is so demanding
Now imagine doing all that with virtual scratchpaper. ...doing math calculations with a mouse, on screen. Doing the case studies w/o a pencil to note the code details as you jump around different tabs.
I honestly can't even imagine! I found so much value in quickly writing out key words and sketching ideas. I used the computer tools provided, but they were so basic and definitely didn't replace that pencil to paper thought process. I can't imagine how much more difficult that is now. I salute you all going through this "trial" period with them. The exams are hard enough!
@@BYoungDesign They're just about making money through retake fees. 45 percent pass rate for some exams, and NCARB never shares how many of those are 2nd and 3rd tries; so even 45 percent is untrue (too high). Lying with numbers... They want to fail test-takers on continual non-industry silliness, to keep the money flowing.
Hi Bryn, thank you for putting in all the time and effort to share these valuable resources and points of view with us! I am at the very start of the ARE process and looking through your reference chart for recommended books. A discount code is listed for three ARE books (review, practice questions, mock exam) - the code BYOUN doesn’t seem to work on the PPI’s website do you know if it is expired? I’m looking to get the bundle of three and hopefully can save a little money with your help! Thanks again!
Hi Daphne, I'm so glad this has been useful! Let me look into that code to get you a discount, I know every percentage counts! I will let you know ASAP.
Hi Daphne, I just checked the code and confirmed it is working and active. If it is not working for you it is likely one of two things: the item you are trying to purchase is not discountable (a course, bundle, or non-ppi published product), or you are not tagged in my customer group through my group link. Here is the link again to try: ppi2pass.com/customer/account/login/?partnerid=BYOUN&redir=%2F&BYOUNaffiliate Please let me know if you are still having issues!
Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am new into ARE exam and I have a question. Were you taking any courses during your study and if so which institute would you recommend? Also are the resources the same in different states?
Hi Razie, thanks for watching! I wrote a little more about my experience and share what resources I actually used here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. The AREs are national, so the resources will be the same state by state. Once you finish these exams, each state has it’s own requirements for finishing and obtaining your license. So those resources will change.
Hey that was an amazing video to start with. Thank you for the information. I have few questions as I have recently decided to give ARE. Also, I am an Architect based in India. My questions are: 1. How much average time it takes to prepare for ARE? 2. What are best material to study for ARE? 3. If I am an landscape architect do I need to give ARE or there is separate exam for Landscape architects?
Hi Shail, thanks for watching! The average time it takes to prepare for the ARE really depends on each person. I’d say about 4-6 weeks per test is a good amount, but it might be a little less or more depending on your level of knowledge of that specific exam. You can download my ARE resource guide to see what I recommend for each exam. www.byoungdesign.com/product-page/are-5-0-resource-guide Landscape architects don’t need the ARE, I believe there is a separate exam for them but I don’t know the specifics. Thanks for watching!
Hi Heba, thanks for watching! I would check out NCARBs website regarding getting licensed as a foreign applicant. There are certain steps you'll need to take, so you'll want to confirm when you can start taking the AREs: www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/foreign-applicants/educated Hope this helps!
the hard times during school, the expensive aspect of the career and enduring endless hours of studying and examination plus the suffering in real life should justify that the profession needs better compensation. I advise to all to not cheap out on the fees.
Fees are a great topic that I'm looking forward to covering! There is a lot that goes into becoming an architect, so educating our clients on the value of an architect is so important. I plan to cover this topic soon, so stay tuned!
Yes! In most jurisdictions you can start taking the exams before you’ve finished your AXP hours, once you’ve completed your education requirements. With that said, each jurisdiction creates it’s own requirements so definitely check to make sure. You can find more info here: www.ncarb.org/pass-the-are/start/exam-eligibility
Can an architect from a foreign country, who wants to move to the U.S, come there and take the exams? I'd be delighted if you actually reply.. Also can you work as an intern or can you even work as an architect before passing the exams?
Yes, you can definitely still take the exams! You’ll still need to complete the experience program (so this would be part of what you’re referring to as an intern) and the education requirements. Here’s some more info from NCARBs website: www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/foreign-applicants/educated You can work for an architecture firm as a designer and intern architect but you can’t refer to yourself as an architect until you have your license. Hope this helps!
I encourage you all to watch the free webinars and podcasts at www.architectexamprep.com which will help adjust your mindset to overcome failure, read the questions correctly, and think like an architect.
Thank you for being vulnerable and honest about your experience with failure. I graduated spring of 2023, and started testing this year. I passed PcM, failed PjM twice and now I just failed CE and I was absolutely devastated with each failure. (school was never hard for me so I'd never faced failure before). I realized that I've been comparing myself to the very small minority of people who blast through all 6 exams without failing and I had to learn the hard way that is not how I work and not the learning strategy that works for me. So thank you for sharing the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this process!
Thank you for this! I’m half way thru (finished the pro practice tests) and your channel is really helping me get motivated to finish 🤗
This process SUCKS but we can ALL do it!
Congratulations for getting through the pro practice tests! That just means you're a few steps closer. It's really not a fun process, but I promise it doesn't last forever. When you're in the middle of it, it feels like it's never going to end, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you stick with it. You got this!
Thanks so much for talking so openly about failing, and encouraging us to Schedule it! Looking forward to taking my first exam soon. Also LOVE the projects on your website, well done!
Thanks Dani!
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable I needed to here your message, SO THANK YOU
Bryn, Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. As someone who is traveling through the same path it was great for me to hear it out loud from someone who had gone through it before me and have finally seen the light at the other end. Thanks again, Cheers.
Hey Manoj, I’m so glad you found value in it! It’s so easy to feel like you’re alone in the process and that you’ll never get through it. You will, I promise! The key is to just stick with it, study hard, and don’t looks at any fails as actual failures. Each time I retook a test I knew the information even better and felt like it made me a better designer. It’s all worth it in the end.
@@BYoungDesign Yes, It is very true from my experience as well. these days when I am reading something new i immediately think to myself whou!! this is a valuable information and I might have never crossed if I did not study for the exams. I do agree that urge to pass the ARE has increased my appetite for knowledge even more. But one problem that I have now (i.e. after preparing for PPD PDD for over a year) it feels like that I am running in circles and I often end up questioning myself strategy and approach towards the exam and trying to stay focused during this uncertain times adds up to the frustration.
I’ve been avoiding this video because I failed PPD. I didn’t know I needed to hear this, thanks!
I’m happy to hear that Richard. Not that you failed or that you were avoiding the video, but that it helped. It’s so easy to start avoiding the exams after a fail because we don’t even want to face the idea of taking it again. Watching this is the first step to moving forward. You got this!
Thank you THANK YOU for opening up about your experience failing, you are SO INSPIRING
Of course! I’m so glad it’s inspired you. It’s such an important part of the exam taking process that needs to be talked about. You can still be an incredible architect even if you pass some of these exams. They’re challenging! Stick with it and it’ll all become a distant memory.
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I’m back into focused studying while working and freelancing so this was encouraging. 🙂
Oh good, I’m so glad! It’s hard to add studying on top of everything else, but it’s worth it in the long run. Good luck!!
I’ve seen this video several times and I’m now watching it again as I’m taking PDD here in about an hour. Watching again to get some motivation and positivity. Thanks for the help!
This is awesome Dustin! I'm so glad it's been helpful! How did your exam go??!!
@@BYoungDesign Wow, it's been 9 months and I'm watching your video again and JUST NOW realized your commented on my previous comment. The short answer, I failed. However, I finally PASSED my first exam out of all six and I'm on my way :) My 5 year clock started and I'm still going. You surely do provide great feedback and help. Thank you for what you do.
thanks for your story and congrats on getting licensed! I'm almost done myself with PPD/PDD left. Your review of all the study material is very much appreciated - the last 2 exams have SO many books for them and I'm trying to make a realisitc plan!
Congrats, you’re almost there! The Amber videos really helped solidify PPD/PDD information in my brain. I could almost see the visuals and sketches in my head during the exam. They also just break down the info really well. There are a couple videos on TH-cam, but it’s definitely worth purchasing for a month. It’s pretty pricey, so I only had 1 month subscription, but i swear by it. They offer discounts with groups, so I was able to join a group through the NCARB Community. Definitely check there to see if anyone is doing that. Good luck!!
@@BYoungDesign I will definitley have to give amber book another go for these tests! Thanks again.
Thanks for your honesty, I'm pushing 60 and am afraid of failure, but know I need to get thru it.
Congratulations Patrick on not giving up! Fear can be our biggest obstacle. So much of getting through these exams is mindset. Once you can release the fear of failing you’ll be shocked at how you start getting through them.
Hello Bryn , really loved your video. I’m a architecture student graduating soon, After watching your video I’m super ready to schedule my first exam. Thank you for your video ir really help just to get started and get it done.
I’m so happy it helped you get started! Sometimes that’s the hardest part. Before you know it you’ll be done! Feel free to reach out witt any questions along the way. Good luck!
One more comment - omg this video almost made me cry because I know you have kids, and a business like myself and it just seems so so hard with all that going on. So good job. It is a mountain. This is definitely a story of perseverance.
Thank you so much for your support Courtney!! It’s definitely not easy!
Appreciate sharing your story. Congrats on getting liscenced ✊🏽.
Thank you!
Your story is very inspiring - most people are afraid to talk about failure - failure is just practice
Exactly! It’s the best practice you can have. Thank you 😊
Bryn. Finally doing this. Overestimated - or underestimated - thought I could study in 1 month. Took a practice exam. 36% correct. Awesome. Ran out of time to reschedule so my first test should just go grand. Practice Management - this may be the most difficult? I thought it would be the most easy. Anyway, super happy for your references and resources because there are SO many references - there are too many. Anyway thank you for all this.
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear this Courtney! You’re going to do an amazing job. It’s not easy but I promise it’s worth it (at least I think so).
Took my first test a few weeks ago, I failed. Wish I came here first. Thank you for the encouragement!
Congrats on taking your first test! That’s often the hardest parts. Glad you found me and hopefully I can help support you along your ARE journey.
Thanks for your video, I'm just starting out and getting ready to schedule my first exam when the new PSI system is available. Some of these references I have but I'm definitely checking out the others from your links. Glad to hear another person's story on this process.
Congrats Jenny on starting the process! Im so glad sharing my experience is helpful to others. Reach out along the way if you have questions. It’s a wild journey, but it’s worth it!
Thank you for your generous and helpful video. You took time out of your day to help your colleagues.
Thanks so much Aiden for the kind words. I enjoy sharing my experiences and am so happy it's helping others!
There are so many things I can relate to in this video. The let down of failing an exam, the time frame it takes to actually schedule the next one once you fail, and my heart pounding after I hit the “end exam, see results” button lol. This was a great recap of the process. I’m done with PA, PPD, and PDD so far and it’s been a rewarding challenge. Congrats on your success!
Thank you Ryan! All these feelings are what so many of us experience during the design process. It’s nice to talk about it and know we’re not alone. Congrats on being half way done! You’re so close!
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m on a deep dive of all your videos right now and you’re inspiring me to go ahead and just book my first exam for the end of the summer. I need to set that goal in... thank you for the motivation ❤️
That’s awesome, I’m so glad! You can totally do it!
Thank you for telling your story, I have been working in the United States for two years and I want to get my license as an architect, my degree is from another country, it gives me hope
Congrats! That’s a great goal to set, you can do it!
Congratulations Bryn!
Thanks!
Bryn! , thank you for all the great information. You and your video have inspired me to move forward with Registration. Wish me luck. Also do have your reference chart available?
Yay Zane, congratulations!! Yes, you can find the link to the reference chart/document on the blog post: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. If you have trouble accessing it please let me know. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
Thanks so much for your video and the resource guide!
Of course! Feel free to reach out with any questions as you move through the exams.
Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations!
Of course! And thank you!!
Thanks for this I needed this
Aww this was awesome. Thanks for describing all the emotions.
Of course! Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video,
Many thanks for your experience sharing
Really useful :)
Of course! So glad you found it useful!
Can you post a video about what you read for PCM?
Hi Bronwyn, I talk a little about the books I used in this video: th-cam.com/video/I0WE4mJaoEU/w-d-xo.html. Let me know if you’d like more specifics. Thanks!
Thank you! This is great information. 🙌
Any time! So glad it was helpful!
That’s a great stack of books right their for studying behind you. Can’t go wrong with Francis D K Ching.
100%!
This is great! Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can you talk about how to study PDD and PPD?
Definitely! I will put it on my list for videos.
Hi, thanks for sharing.. the emotional strength is as impotant as the knowledge. how long did it take you to complete all six exams?
I totally agree! The mindset to get through is so important. It took me 20 months from first exam to last. You can read more about my story and see my timeline here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. Happy to answer any questions you have!
thank you for the resources
Of course!
Thank you for sharing!
Of course!
Do you have a video on the CSE?
Yes! It’s an overview of the exam, so I don’t go into much content. I’m planning on making a more content focused episode here soon. California Supplemental Exam: The Basics
th-cam.com/video/i5_0HJvJkh0/w-d-xo.html
@@BYoungDesign Thank you, I will check it out and look forward to the more content focused episode. I just started preparing for the CSE this week.
Just stumbled on your articulate video, i relocated to USA recently , and I'm a foreign architect who wish to start ARE Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Please could you tell me some books you read in the preparation for these 6 examination, so that i can study to pass like you. Thanks
What is the total cost to become a licensed architect? If you pass all exams in one attempt. ?
Great question! I have a video coming up soon going into this exact question. Don't forget to subscribe so you see when it pops up. I am planning to finish the ARE series with a video about this.
The real question that nobody talks about…. How many hours a day you dedicate to study… last 3 months i took my leed exams and well with 1-3 months of study 5-6hrs a day (I’m unemployed) and I’m willing to dedicate this same amount of time to study for the ARE but considering that eventually i will have to balance work and study. Will you mind sharing your study schedule 1-2hrs a day is enough???
Hey Ana,
I took my first exam when my daughter was 10 months and I was working. What worked best for me was to create a time block schedule so I would block out specific time for studying. Most weekdays it would only be for about an hour - some days I couldn’t even get to it. Blocking the time is critical when your schedule starts getting busy. Then about 2 weeks before the exam I would ramp up my studying. About a week before I would spend quite a while working through practice exams and reading my notes. But, that’s just 1-2 weeks of crunch time and the rest is a little bit each day. You don’t want to burn yourself out studying for hours every day for weeks. So pace yourself. You can see my actual time blocked calendar here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/how-to-become-a-licensed-architect-by-30. Looking back, that calendar looks wild I’m not sure how I did it, but it worked. Good luck!!
@@BYoungDesign thanks for taking the time to reply!!! I’m just about to embark in this journey but everything is so overwhelming there is a plethora of material which I luckily own a good chunk but I guess I will start reading the are 5.0 review book and go from there I know your pdf is super useful is just simply that I don’t know where to start studying I think an hour or two daily is doable for me since I not have kids yet but work is so demanding
Now imagine doing all that with virtual scratchpaper. ...doing math calculations with a mouse, on screen. Doing the case studies w/o a pencil to note the code details as you jump around different tabs.
I honestly can't even imagine! I found so much value in quickly writing out key words and sketching ideas. I used the computer tools provided, but they were so basic and definitely didn't replace that pencil to paper thought process. I can't imagine how much more difficult that is now. I salute you all going through this "trial" period with them. The exams are hard enough!
@@BYoungDesign They're just about making money through retake fees.
45 percent pass rate for some exams, and NCARB never shares how many of those are 2nd and 3rd tries; so even 45 percent is untrue (too high). Lying with numbers... They want to fail test-takers on continual non-industry silliness, to keep the money flowing.
Hello Bryn, I noticed you are from California. Can you share your experience with the CSE?
Yes! I have a video planned all about the CSE. I’ll be posting it soon. If you have any specific questions definitely let me know, I’ll try to answer.
Hi Bryn, thank you for putting in all the time and effort to share these valuable resources and points of view with us! I am at the very start of the ARE process and looking through your reference chart for recommended books. A discount code is listed for three ARE books (review, practice questions, mock exam) - the code BYOUN doesn’t seem to work on the PPI’s website do you know if it is expired? I’m looking to get the bundle of three and hopefully can save a little money with your help! Thanks again!
Hi Daphne,
I'm so glad this has been useful! Let me look into that code to get you a discount, I know every percentage counts! I will let you know ASAP.
Hi Daphne,
I just checked the code and confirmed it is working and active. If it is not working for you it is likely one of two things: the item you are trying to purchase is not discountable (a course, bundle, or non-ppi published product), or you are not tagged in my customer group through my group link. Here is the link again to try: ppi2pass.com/customer/account/login/?partnerid=BYOUN&redir=%2F&BYOUNaffiliate
Please let me know if you are still having issues!
@@BYoungDesign thank you Bryn!
Do you know much about PPI’s Learning platform included in their bundle?
Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am new into ARE exam and I have a question. Were you taking any courses during your study and if so which institute would you recommend? Also are the resources the same in different states?
Hi Razie, thanks for watching! I wrote a little more about my experience and share what resources I actually used here: www.byoungdesign.com/post/getting-through-the-are. The AREs are national, so the resources will be the same state by state. Once you finish these exams, each state has it’s own requirements for finishing and obtaining your license. So those resources will change.
Hey that was an amazing video to start with. Thank you for the information.
I have few questions as I have recently decided to give ARE. Also, I am an Architect based in India.
My questions are:
1. How much average time it takes to prepare for ARE?
2. What are best material to study for ARE?
3. If I am an landscape architect do I need to give ARE or there is separate exam for Landscape architects?
Hi Shail, thanks for watching! The average time it takes to prepare for the ARE really depends on each person. I’d say about 4-6 weeks per test is a good amount, but it might be a little less or more depending on your level of knowledge of that specific exam.
You can download my ARE resource guide to see what I recommend for each exam. www.byoungdesign.com/product-page/are-5-0-resource-guide
Landscape architects don’t need the ARE, I believe there is a separate exam for them but I don’t know the specifics.
Thanks for watching!
I am moving to US next year, as I am an architect would you recommend me I should start with ARE from now? I had PMP
and thank you for this video, it help me a lot
Hi Heba, thanks for watching! I would check out NCARBs website regarding getting licensed as a foreign applicant. There are certain steps you'll need to take, so you'll want to confirm when you can start taking the AREs: www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/foreign-applicants/educated Hope this helps!
@@BYoungDesign yes yes it helps me, thank you so much wish you all the success in your career life 💐💐💐
the hard times during school, the expensive aspect of the career and enduring endless hours of studying and examination plus the suffering in real life should justify that the profession needs better compensation. I advise to all to not cheap out on the fees.
Fees are a great topic that I'm looking forward to covering! There is a lot that goes into becoming an architect, so educating our clients on the value of an architect is so important. I plan to cover this topic soon, so stay tuned!
Can we take the ARE exams without having enough hrs experience?
Yes! In most jurisdictions you can start taking the exams before you’ve finished your AXP hours, once you’ve completed your education requirements. With that said, each jurisdiction creates it’s own requirements so definitely check to make sure. You can find more info here: www.ncarb.org/pass-the-are/start/exam-eligibility
@@BYoungDesign Thank you
Can an architect from a foreign country, who wants to move to the U.S, come there and take the exams? I'd be delighted if you actually reply.. Also can you work as an intern or can you even work as an architect before passing the exams?
Yes, you can definitely still take the exams! You’ll still need to complete the experience program (so this would be part of what you’re referring to as an intern) and the education requirements. Here’s some more info from NCARBs website: www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/foreign-applicants/educated
You can work for an architecture firm as a designer and intern architect but you can’t refer to yourself as an architect until you have your license. Hope this helps!
@@BYoungDesign thank you!!
I encourage you all to watch the free webinars and podcasts at www.architectexamprep.com which will help adjust your mindset to overcome failure, read the questions correctly, and think like an architect.
Definitely agree Eric, thanks for sharing!
52 and i'm about to start studying for my exams....
That’s awesome! Congratulations on getting started!!
You sound so much like Reese Witherspoon!
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