Resources for ARE Beginners

A great way to get started and get familiar with multiple choice style questions that appear on the ARE exams.

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Some other popular resources:

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB):https://www.ncarb.org/
  • PPI2Pass: https://ppi2pass.com/
  • Life of an Architect: https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/
  • Amber Book: https://www.amberbook.com/ – Comprehensive study guide for all divisions of the ARE exams, with practice questions, flashcards, and other resources.
  • Black Spectacles Study Guides: https://www.blackspectacles.com – Study guides for individual divisions of the ARE exams, written by Michael Graves and his team.
  • Young Architect: https://youngarchitect.com/ – Bootcamp community as well as articles, resources, and a forum for aspiring and young architects, including ARE exam advice.
  • ArchitectExamPrep: ArchitectExamprep.com
  • Ballast Architecture: https://ppi2pass.com– study guides and practice questions for all divisions of the ARE exams.
  • Arch Exam Academy: https://archexamacademy.com/ – Paid exams and study materials specifically for the ARE exams.
  • NCARB ARE 5 Guidelines: https://www.ncarb.org/press/updates-to-the-are-50-guidelines