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ARE Update: Technical Issues Update, Testing Data, and Resources

New appointment availability for June and July 2021, resources for online testing, and an update on tech issues. Released February 22, 2021

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ARE Update: Cut Scores for 6 Divisions Available

Learn more about our latest release of score reports for the remaining ARE 5.0 divisions and new data about the online exam. Released February 5, 2021...

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ARE Update: Prepare for Your Online Appointment With Our Test Run Resource

Schedule a free, 30-minute appointment to confirm your testing space meets the requirements for online proctoring. Released January 26, 2021.

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ARE Update: Reduced Rescheduling Fees

Starting January 1, 2021, NCARB will reinstate fees at a reduced rate for rescheduling exam appointments. Released December 22, 2020.

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ARE Update: Exam Changes and Online Proctoring Option Are Live!

The updates to the ARE 5.0 and the option to test via online proctoring launched on December 14, 2020. Released December 14, 2020.

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ARE Update: What to Expect on Test Day

Review the procedures you’ll need to follow when testing for both online and in-person exams. Released December 9, 2020.

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ARE Update: Resources for Setting Up Your Testing Space, Accommodations, and More

The online proctoring option and changes to ARE 5.0’s navigation, format, and timing launch in less than two weeks.  Released December 3, 2020.

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ARE Update: Explore the Updated Demo Exam and Digital Whiteboard—Available Now

Practice using the digital whiteboard through the updated demo exam, now available in My NCARB! Released November 12, 2020.

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ARE Update: Watch the Complete Online Proctoring Q&A Series

NCARB staff answers over 200 customer questions in a new video series. Released November 3, 2020.

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ARE Update: Online Proctoring Launch Date Moved to December 14

NCARB has delayed the launch of online proctoring. The new expected launch date is December 14, 2020. Released October 19, 2020

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