Search

Main navigation

  • Become an Architect
  • Earn a Degree
  • Gain AXP Experience
  • Pass the ARE
  • NCARB Certificate
  • Data & Resources

Overview

Get familiar with the basic steps toward becoming an architect—and how NCARB can help.

Become an Architect
  • Destination Architect
  • Pathways to Practice
    • Competency Standard
    • Pathways to Practice FAQs
    • Timeline
    • Upcoming AXP and ARE Updates
  • Earn Your Architecture License
    • Start Your NCARB Record
    • Contact Your Licensing Board
    • Find Your Licensing Advisor
    • International Applicants
    • Final Steps to Licensure
    • Upcoming Outreach Events
  • Licensing Requirements Tool

Overview

Earn a Degree
  • Education Standard
  • Study Architecture
    • Submitting Your Transcripts
    • NAAB-Accredited Programs
  • IPAL
    • IPAL Programs
    • Prospective Students
    • Current Students
    • Information for Firms
  • Educator Resources
    • ProPEL Library
    • NCARB Scholars
    • IPAL Educators

Overview

Learn how to earn and record the experience you need to practice architecture.

Gain AXP Experience
  • Start the AXP
    • Finding an AXP Supervisor/Firm
    • Recording AXP Experience
    • AXP Portfolio
    • Free AXP Resources
  • Experience Requirements
    • Practice Management
    • Project Management
    • Programming & Analysis
    • Project Planning & Design
    • Project Development & Documentation
    • Construction & Evaluation
    • Setting A
    • Setting O
  • Supervisors & Mentors
    • Understanding Your Role
    • AXP Portfolio Supervisors
    • Tools and Resources

Overview

Find all the tools, tips, and resources you need to prepare for the ARE.

Pass the ARE
  • Start ARE 5.0
    • Requesting Exam Eligibility
    • Requesting Exam Accommodations
    • Scheduling an Appointment
    • Testing With PSI
    • Preparing for Your Appointment
    • Receiving Your Score
    • Score Validity Policy
  • ARE 5.0 Test Prep
    • ARE 5.0 Format
    • Practice Management
    • Project Management
    • Programming & Analysis
    • Project Planning & Design
    • Project Development & Documentation
    • Construction & Evaluation
    • ARE 5.0 Community
    • Free ARE 5.0 Practice Exams
  • Exam Security
    • ARE Candidate Agreement
    • Candidate Misconduct
    • ARE Security Tip Line
  • ARE 5.0 Pass Rates
    • ARE 5.0 Pass Rates by School

Overview

Discover how the NCARB Certificate can help you expand your professional reach.

NCARB Certificate
  • NCARB Certificate Benefits
    • Get NCARB Certified
    • Reciprocity
    • NCARB Certificate Lookup
    • Education Alternative
    • Foreign Architect Path
  • Continuing Education
    • How to Earn LUs
    • Professional Conduct
    • Supervisor Training
    • Sustainability
  • International Practice
    • United Kingdom & the U.S.
    • Australia, New Zealand, & the U.S.
    • Canada & the U.S.
    • Asia-Pacific Region
    • International Union of Architects
Search
Log In
The AXP Guidelines on a laptop next to a print copy.
Blog

7 AXP Tips and Resources for 2025

02/12/2025

by Claire Hilton Martínez

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Blue screen with white AXP logo

How to Review an AXP Portfolio

02/27/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
Watch a step-by-step guide to reviewing and approving AXP Portfolios.
Shannon Christensen

Supervisor Spotlight: Shannon Christensen

10/30/2019

by Salo Aburto

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor
Shannon Christensen shares her experience as an AXP supervisor and the value of mentorship.
NCARB AXP Supervisor Webinar October 2019

NCARB Live: Working With Your AXP Supervisor

10/08/2019

by Salo Aburto

NCARB Live Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor
Join us on October 17 for a live webinar about working with your AXP supervisors.
Default alt text

Video: How to Create an AXP Supervisor Account

09/23/2019

by Salo Aburto

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Mentor Supervisor
New to being an AXP supervisor or mentor? Learn how to get started.
Leigh House

Tips for Meeting With Your Supervisor

11/19/2017

by Leigh House

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Mentor Supervisor
Leigh House shares tips for working with your supervisor and designing a personal path to licensure.
Edward H. Cary Middle School

Build Your Community and Resume Through Freedom by Design

08/13/2017

by Caroline Boucher

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Freedom by Design
Students can gain real-world experience and boost their resume—while giving back to the community.
AXP Portfolio Candidate

Completing the AXP Through the Portfolio Option

06/06/2017

by Jenny Kawecki

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Licensure Careers
Rafael Enriquez shares his advice for candidates completing the AXP Portfolio.
Default alt text

An Evolution in Experience: Licensure Candidates Still Benefit from Best Practices

09/25/2016

by Michael Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor Licensure
Learn how one firm helps licensure candidates succeed through workshops and design reviews.
Default alt text

Opportunities for Smaller Firms: Mentoring, Recruiting, & Growing with Licensure

04/11/2016

by Joshua Zinder

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Mentor
Mentoring provides great opportunities for aspiring architects—and firms.
Default alt text

Champions of Licensure

03/22/2016

by Cheryl Brown

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Licensure
Get to know the 2015-2018 IDP Outstanding Firm Award winners.

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹‹
  • …
  • Page 3
  • Current page 4
  • Page 5
  • Next page ››
  • Last page Last »

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

1401 H Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005

202-879-0520

Footer 2

  • Careers
  • Press
  • Blog
  • Cookies preferences

Footer

  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Fees
  • About

Meta Menu

Blog Guidelines Privacy Policy Interest-Based Advertising Sitemap

© 2025 NCARB

  • Log In

Main menu

  • Become an Architect
  • Earn a Degree
  • Gain AXP Experience
  • Pass the ARE
  • NCARB Certificate
  • Data & Resources