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How Many Years of School Does it Take to Become an Architect?

How many years of school does it take to become an architect? Three years. No, four years. No, Five years, It ...Read More

NCARB AXP

How to Establish an NCARB Record and Transcript

The logistics of beginning the testing process are tedious and can seem daunting to those of us who stress ove...Read More

NCARB 12/18/2022
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What are the ARE 5.0 Pass Rates & Passing Score?

The average ARE 5.0 pass rate for each architecture licensure exam sits at 54%. In actuality, a bit more than ...Read More

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Best ARE 5.0 Study Materials to Succeed at the ARE Exam

You’re ready to begin studying for the Architect Registration Exam, the ARE 5.0. Maybe you’ve passed some test...Read More

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The Top 100 Architectural School & Program Rankings

In this article, we take a look at the top 50 undergraduate architectural school rankings by licensure exam di...Read More

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What Is the Best ARE 5.0 Testing Order?

One of the most common questions those on the path to licensure ask — perhaps the most common question — is, “...Read More

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How Long Does It Take To Finish NCARB AXP Hours?

You place six different water glasses, each a different size, on the ground in six different climates. How lon...Read More

NCARB 07/18/2022
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How to Make ARE 5.0 Flashcards for Study Materials

The definition of notetaking in class: the spoken words of the teacher become the written words of the student...Read More

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The Best Black Spectacles Alternative

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ARE 5.0 05/05/2022

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