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Improve Your Online Testing Experience With These Tips

01/28/2021

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Review some common areas of confusion for ARE candidates testing online, and how to avoid them.
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Prepare for Your Online ARE Appointment With a Test Run

01/25/2021

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Schedule a free, 30-minute appointment to confirm you meet online testing requirements
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Watch Our Webinar for a Final Overview of Upcoming Exam Changes

12/03/2020

by Salo Aburto

NCARB Live ARE 5.0 Community
Watch our webinar exploring exam changes, tools, and key takeaways ahead of of the launch.
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Online Proctoring: How to Set Up Your Testing Space

12/02/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Take the time to make sure your exam setup meets the necessary requirements.
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Understanding the ARE Cut Score Update

11/30/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Learn more about what a cut score is and why it matters.
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Learn More About the New Demo Exam With Our Experts

11/11/2020

by Salo Aburto

NCARB Live ARE 5.0
Watch our live webinar exploring the updated demo exam, key testing strategies, and exam changes.
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Online Proctoring Questions Answered: Part III

11/01/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Watch the entire set of video responses to the questions received for our recent NCARB Live webinar.
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Online Proctoring Questions Answered—Part II

10/28/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
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Watch Our Webinar to Learn More About Online Proctoring

10/05/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Live ARE 5.0
Watch our live webinar exploring online proctoring and other upcoming exam changes!
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Online Proctoring FAQs

09/21/2020

by Jenny Kawecki

ARE 5.0
Find answers to common questions regarding online proctoring.

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