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Online Proctoring Tips From a Licensure Candidate

Evan Berger, Assoc. AIA, shares his experiences and advice for testing online. Read More

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Each summer or fall, NCARB updates the ARE 5.0 Handbook—explore why we made the latest updates. Read More

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NCARB is in the process of making the next round of changes to the ARE—learn why we update the exam. Read More

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