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NCARB Implements Changes to ARE Objectives and Case Studies

NCARB experts share tips for navigating U.S. jurisdictional requirements in a live webinar.

Webinar: How to Navigate U.S. Jurisdictional Requirements

Are you working toward your initial architecture license or planning to expand your practice to

Webinar about updates to the ARE Guidelines in April 2025.

Webinar: Upcoming Updates to ARE 5.0

Access the webinar recording, plus resources from NCARB experts.

The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Guidelines.

Upcoming Exam Changes: Drag-and-Place Retirement and Provisional Feedback

Learn more about the updates going into effect in April 2025.

How to Apply for ARE 5.0

Getting Ready for the ARE 5.0: How to Apply for an ESL Accommodation

As part of our efforts to ensure the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is accessible for

NCARB is releasing the new Competency Standard for Architects.

NCARB’s New Competency Standard for Architectural Licensure

Learn more about upcoming changes to NCARB’s programs.

NCARB has clarified two policies in the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.

ARE Guidelines Update: Break Policy and Technical Issue Clarification

Download the latest version of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.

Each exam item is worth one point.

How NCARB Develops the ARE: Understanding Exam Scoring

Learn more about how the ARE is scored.

Learn how to switch your testing jurisdiction in My NCARB.

How to Switch Your Testing Jurisdiction in My NCARB

Change your testing jurisdiction quickly and easily through this simple process.

There are several versions, or forms, of each ARE 5.0 division.

How NCARB Develops the ARE: Understanding Exam Forms

Learn more about how NCARB assembles each individual exam form.

Exam questions go through several layers of testing before becoming scored items.

How NCARB Develops the ARE: Understanding Pre-Test Questions

Learn more about how exam questions go from draft to scored item.