Architect Registration Examination

The Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®) assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE has been adopted for use by all 54 U.S. Member Boards and the Canadian provincial and territorial architectural associations as a registration examination required for architectural registration.

To learn about the other registration requirements, see Studying Architecture and Experience Through Internships.

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Overview
Learn about the history of the ARE and how it is developed.

Getting Started With the ARE
You should contact your registration board directly to verify the requirements to gain access to the ARE.

Preparing for the ARE
NCARB Exam Guides and practice software for each division.

Taking the ARE
The ARE is administered by test consultant Prometric. Find a local test center near you and learn what to do when you get there.

Pass Rates
Pass rates for each of the divisions are available by division and by university.

ARE e-News
ARE e-news is a quarterly electronic publication sent to ARE candidates. Topics cover the latest news about the exam, commonly asked questions, important reminders, and information related to the exam from NCARB’s Annual Meeting and Conference held each June.

2013 New
ARE Systems
In late August 2013, NCARB will launch a new service within My NCARB for ARE® candidates to access their examination information and schedule appointments. The new service—called My Examination—will be located within your NCARB Record and will offer several benefits. In order to facilitate the migration of data, there will be an estimated eight-week blackout for candidates.

ARE Guidelines

Updated July 2012! The ARE 4.0 Guidelines is essential reading for anyone preparing for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). The document includes an overview of the exam divisions as well as the exam program, the rolling clock, exam eligibility, and six steps to taking and completing the ARE. [more]

ARE Fees

Each Division: $210

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ARE 4.0 Voucher Form

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