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by Jenny Kawecki

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Reciprocity With the U.K.: How to Take Advantage of the New Agreement

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by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Certificate International
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NCARB and ARB Celebrate Reciprocity Agreement Between U.S. and U.K.

04/21/2023

by Claire Hilton

NCARB Certificate International
Get a recap of recent events and learn more about the milestone agreement.
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Top 10 FAQs About Non-Traditional Paths to Earning an Architecture License

04/21/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Career Tips Licensure
We compiled a list of your FAQs to help guide you on your path to licensure.
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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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