You can start with Construction Documents and Service (CDS) and Structural Systems (SS) first because both divisions gave a limited scope, but you may want to study building regulations and architectural history (especially famous architects and buildings that set the trends at critical turning points) before you take other divisions.
Do mock exams and practice questions and vignettes, including those provided by NCARB’s practice program and this book, to hone your skills.
Form study groups and learn the exam experience of other ARE candidates. The forum at our website is a helpful resource. See the following link:
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Take the ARE exams as soon as you become eligible, since you probably still remember portions of what you learned in architectural schools, especially structural and architectural history. Do not make excuses for yourself and put off the exams.
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The following test-taking tips may help you:
· Pace yourself properly: You should spend about one minute for each Multiple-Choice (MC) question, except for the SS division. You should spend about one and a half minutes for each Multiple-Choice (MC) question for the SS division.
· Read the questions carefully and pay attention to words like best, could, not, always, never, seldom, may, false, except, etc.
· For questions that you are not sure of, eliminate the obvious wrong answer and then make an educated guess. If you do NOT answer the question, you automatically lose the point. If you guess, you have a chance to gain the point...
· You really need to spend time practicing to become VERY familiar with NCARB’s graphic software and know every command well. This is because ARE graphic vignette is a timed test, and you do NOT have time to think about how to use the NCARB’s graphic software during the test. Otherwise, you will NOT be able to finish your solution to the vignette on time.
· ARE exams test a candidate’s competency on providing professional services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Do NOT waste your time on aesthetic or other design elements not required by the program.
ARE exams are difficult, but if you study hard and prepare well, combined with your experience, IDP training, and/or college education, you should be able to pass all divisions and eventually be able to call yourself an architect.
Quoted from page 21 of “CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND SERVICE (CDS) ARE MOCK EXAM (ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAM)”
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