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We will hear from a panel of architects who passed the ARE during some stressful times in their lives. They’ll give good insight into how to stay focused, how to carve out time to study, how to overcome exam day jitters and how they ultimately completed all the divisions. This will be really useful to help navigate your testing and studying schedules right now.

Get to know what our Virtual Workshops are all about! We'll feature one of our group exercises for the PPD exam led by our Virtual Workshop coach so you get a variety of practice and preparation for test day. Be sure to go through the exercise and accompanying questions, then follow along as Coach Liz reviews the exercise and answers live - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/qJcHtvh0

Join Black Spectacles and ARE expert Mike Newman as we review a Programming & Analysis mock exam. Touching on development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming, environmental, social, and economic issues, as well as codes and regulations, you’ll be the pro when we’re done. Take the mock exam here so you're ready to follow along - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/mmoVg6

We will use a mock exam to cover Project Planning & Design issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical and economic issues. Take the mock exam here - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/fImnQNU7 and follow along as Mike explains the answers.

Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Project Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control.

Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Practice Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture.

Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. To view 2019 Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam visit: https://blackspectacles.com/podcast/episode/construction-evaluation-mock-exam-2019-are-live To view the the thread in our ARE Community with Marc about adapting to our new normal; working from home and practicing social distancing visit: https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/how-are-you-adjusting-to-the-new-norm/923/58 And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CE031920PC

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we will discuss how to remove diversity obstacles in the path to licensure with a panel of architects. Our panelists will share their experiences and provide some solutions-oriented advice on how to overcome those hurdles, and how colleagues and leaders can eliminate them in the profession. We'll share solutions to overcoming obstacles that are applicable to everyone in the field. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials -video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules:https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what they know now. Their stories will leave you feeling motivated to tackle licensure and put the ARE behind you. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD013020BKS

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll explore issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical, and economic issues. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPD121919PC

Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PA112119PC

Join Black Spectacles as we share strategies on how to mentally prepare yourself for the ARE experience. No matter where you are in your ARE journey, you will come away with tips you can use immediately! What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: TIP101019PC

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what they know now. Their stories will leave you feeling motivated to tackle licensure and put the ARE behind you. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: LIC92419PC

Join us as we discuss Project Management. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Project Management exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PJM82719PC

Join us as we discuss Practice Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture. After this episode, you’ll have useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable demonstrating your knowledge of practice management principles that you need to know for the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership a

Learn the best tips and tricks from A’19 attendees who have passed the ARE — from studying habits to exam strategies. Get inspired from these success stories and apply the tactics to your plan of attack. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep

This year at A’19, Mike Newman will be presenting the Top 10 Tips for Passing the ARE. Before we head to Vegas, we are giving you one of his essential tips. Knowing contracts and how they relate to the ARE is key for passing. Join us as we dive deep into the contracts and show you what you need to know about the B101, A201, and A101 when you take the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: KYC52819PC

Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of construction contract execution, construction support services, payment request processing, and project closeout. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter co

Learn why and how the questions on the ARE are written so that you’re prepared to own them on test day. Heather Rivera, our resident architect, will explain the 5 question types you’ll see on the ARE . She will dive into why they exist and the best ways to efficiently attack them. After this episode, you’ll know how to beat the questions rather than letting them beat you. This episode is best viewed as a video because of the visual nature of the practice exams. You can view the video here: https://bksp.es/utq2019 What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: UTQ32119PC

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD22119PC Join us for Project Development & Documentation (PDD) discussion with Mike Newman. PDD focuses on all issues relating to building materials, building systems, detailing and documentation, project specifications, and adhering to code requirements. We will be using a mock exam as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics on this division, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction on how to navigate the question types you will find on this division of the ARE. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep