Frequently Asked Questions
PreARE is a new program strategically assembled for the newest version of the
ARE, Version 4.0. Below are some of our most frequently asked questions and
answers. Please submit an inquiry on our contact page or email info@PreARE.com
for any additional questions you may have.
General FAQ's
Architectural Registration Exam Version 4.0
PreARE Program
The PreARE Review Course – July 2009
Miscellaneous FAQ's
General FAQ's
What is the Architectural Registration Exam “ARE”?
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is the exam that was established by NCARB that must be taken and passed in order to practice Architecture in the United States. An Architectural graduate cannot use the title of Architect without successfully passing this exam. The ARE assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE is the only examination prepared by NCARB and has been adopted for use by all 54 U.S. member boards and the Canadian provincial architectural associations as the registration examination required of all candidates for architectural registration.
How Did We Get to ARE 4.0?
In 1997, the National Council of Registration Boards (NCARB) introduced for the first time a computerized version of the ARE. Two years later, NCARB conducted a comprehensive study of the architecture profession and published its findings, named the Practice Analysis, in 2001. Since then, NCARB has systematically implemented changes to the ARE based on such Analysis. February 2004 marked the debut of ARE 3.0, which included a new “Test Specification”, which consisted of material that established the creation of exam divisions and questions. ARE 3.0 also consisted of the first reduction of graphic vignettes from fifteen (15) to thirteen (13). In February 2006, NCARB introduced ARE 3.1 wherein NCARB reconfigured four vignettes and introduced the new “Site Design” and new “Site Zoning” vignettes and so came the next reduction of vignettes from thirteen (13) to eleven (11).
The most recent changes to the ARE took place in February 2007 with the introduction of “alternate item type” questions in the Mechanical & and Electrical Systems division. These types of questions include "Check-All-That-Apply" and "Fill-in-the-Blank" and this format will continue to be introduced in all divisions in ARE 4.0. The launching of ARE 4.0 in July 2008 will integrate the graphic vignettes into the current multiple-choice structure of the exam. While candidates will be tested via different methods, ARE 4.0 will cover the same content. ARE 4.0 will also introduce enhancements to the Site Grading and Mechanical & Electrical Plan vignettes.
When is the ARE offered?
The ARE is offered year round and may be scheduled at each candidate’s convenience, contingent on availability at the testing agency and approval from their respective state board and fulfilling the necessary eligibility requirements as provided for in their respective jurisdiction. HOWEVER, our program requests that each PreARE candidates sit for the entire ARE exam in one week either in November-December or June-July, depending on which PreARE program you were enrolled in.
What is the average time it has typically taken an Architecture graduate to complete the ARE once they start taking the ARE?
The current NATIONAL AVERAGE to complete all 9 divisions of the ARE is approximately 28 months.
How do I register to take the ARE?
Each candidate must contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, TBAE, to apply to take the exam. TBAE will provide you with all application requirements. Although PreARE prepares each candidate for the ARE, it does not register candidates to take the exam.
Who writes the ARE?
The exam is written by dozens of architects from NCARB’s member registration boards, consulting engineers and code officials. Canadian architects from the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils (CCAC) representing the architectural associations of the 11 Canadian provinces also serve on exam-writing committees. Individual exam-writing committees for each division of the exam meet several times a year to revise and write questions and vignettes used in the exam.
When can I start taking the ARE?
There are currently 9 jurisdictions which allow you to take the ARE prior to the completion of IDP. They are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The individual laws and requirements for eligibility to sit for the ARE prior to completion of IDP vary greatly. You must contact your Board of Architecture to understand their specific requirements.
PreARE is a new program strategically assembled for the newest version of the
ARE, Version 4.0. Below are some of our most frequently asked questions and
answers. Please submit an inquiry on our contact page or email info@PreARE.com
for any additional questions you may have.
General FAQ's
Architectural Registration Exam Version 4.0
PreARE Program
The PreARE Review Course – July 2009
Miscellaneous FAQ's
General FAQ's
What is the Architectural Registration Exam “ARE”?
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is the exam that was established by NCARB that must be taken and passed in order to practice Architecture in the United States. An Architectural graduate cannot use the title of Architect without successfully passing this exam. The ARE assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE is the only examination prepared by NCARB and has been adopted for use by all 54 U.S. member boards and the Canadian provincial architectural associations as the registration examination required of all candidates for architectural registration.
How Did We Get to ARE 4.0?
In 1997, the National Council of Registration Boards (NCARB) introduced for the first time a computerized version of the ARE. Two years later, NCARB conducted a comprehensive study of the architecture profession and published its findings, named the Practice Analysis, in 2001. Since then, NCARB has systematically implemented changes to the ARE based on such Analysis. February 2004 marked the debut of ARE 3.0, which included a new “Test Specification”, which consisted of material that established the creation of exam divisions and questions. ARE 3.0 also consisted of the first reduction of graphic vignettes from fifteen (15) to thirteen (13). In February 2006, NCARB introduced ARE 3.1 wherein NCARB reconfigured four vignettes and introduced the new “Site Design” and new “Site Zoning” vignettes and so came the next reduction of vignettes from thirteen (13) to eleven (11).
The most recent changes to the ARE took place in February 2007 with the introduction of “alternate item type” questions in the Mechanical & and Electrical Systems division. These types of questions include "Check-All-That-Apply" and "Fill-in-the-Blank" and this format will continue to be introduced in all divisions in ARE 4.0. The launching of ARE 4.0 in July 2008 will integrate the graphic vignettes into the current multiple-choice structure of the exam. While candidates will be tested via different methods, ARE 4.0 will cover the same content. ARE 4.0 will also introduce enhancements to the Site Grading and Mechanical & Electrical Plan vignettes.
When is the ARE offered?
The ARE is offered year round and may be scheduled at each candidate’s convenience, contingent on availability at the testing agency and approval from their respective state board and fulfilling the necessary eligibility requirements as provided for in their respective jurisdiction. HOWEVER, our program requests that each PreARE candidates sit for the entire ARE exam in one week either in November-December or June-July, depending on which PreARE program you were enrolled in.
What is the average time it has typically taken an Architecture graduate to complete the ARE once they start taking the ARE?
The current NATIONAL AVERAGE to complete all 9 divisions of the ARE is approximately 28 months.
How do I register to take the ARE?
Each candidate must contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, TBAE, to apply to take the exam. TBAE will provide you with all application requirements. Although PreARE prepares each candidate for the ARE, it does not register candidates to take the exam.
Who writes the ARE?
The exam is written by dozens of architects from NCARB’s member registration boards, consulting engineers and code officials. Canadian architects from the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils (CCAC) representing the architectural associations of the 11 Canadian provinces also serve on exam-writing committees. Individual exam-writing committees for each division of the exam meet several times a year to revise and write questions and vignettes used in the exam.
When can I start taking the ARE?
There are currently 9 jurisdictions which allow you to take the ARE prior to the completion of IDP. They are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The individual laws and requirements for eligibility to sit for the ARE prior to completion of IDP vary greatly. You must contact your Board of Architecture to understand their specific requirements.
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