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NCARB’s New Score Validity Policy Is Here

05/01/2023

By Destiny Johnson

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How to Set Up Your Space for an Online-Proctored Exam With PSI

05/16/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Follow these tips to make your ARE appointment check-in process smooth and successful.
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What Happens If Your Jurisdiction Has a Rolling Clock Requirement

04/28/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
The national rolling clock will retire on April 30, 2023.
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Explore Our Latest Round of Updates to the ARE 5.0 Guidelines

04/20/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
We’ve updated the Guidelines to reflect the new score validity policy.
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What Score Do You Need to Pass the ARE?

04/18/2023

By NCARB Staff

ARE 5.0
Explore the outcome of the cut score adjustment process and the scores you need to pass.
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Answers to Your Questions About the Retirement of the Rolling Clock

03/09/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Learn more about the new score validity policy.
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NCARB Is Retiring the Rolling Clock Policy

02/23/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0 NCARB
Learn more about the new policy and what happens next.
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More Licensure Tips From Recently Licensed Architects

02/16/2023

By Destiny Johnson

ARE 5.0 Career Tips
You asked, and we spoke with recently licensed architects to answer!
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Top Seven Tips for Taking the Architect Registration Examination in 2023

01/25/2023

By Destiny Johnson

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Plan on taking the ARE? Check out these tips to help you prepare!
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Improve Your Exam Performance With NCARB’s Free Practice Exams

01/25/2023

By Jenny Kawecki

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Candidates who use NCARB’s practice exams have seen an average 12% increase in pass rates.
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Balancing Family Life and the Architect Registration Examination

01/12/2023

By Destiny Johnson

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Having a hard time juggling daily life while preparing for the ARE? Check out advice and tips from Harpreet Cosgrove.
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