Released June 14, 2022
NCARB has migrated the delivery of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) 5.0 to better support licensure candidates. With this new vendor, we expect you will experience several benefits, including more scheduling flexibility and free rescheduling.
With the migration to PSI, there are now more physical test centers available, and the option to test online is still available through PSI's Bridge. The exam's content, structure, and tools have not changed as a part of the migration. Find more information about how to schedule with PSI, including detailed videos.
Free Practice Exams
NCARB has created free ARE 5.0 practice exams to provide all candidates with access to affordable, high-quality materials to prepare for the ARE. The fully scored, full-length exams include one version of each division of the ARE and are available in the "Exams" tab of your NCARB Record. Just click on the Practice Exam Dashboard link near the bottom of your Exams tab.
Updated Score Reports
The information provided on failing ARE 5.0 score reports has been enhanced to include clearer feedback on failed division performance, so you better understand where you need to improve before retaking a division. Check out more information about the new score report.
Rescheduling and Cancellation Fees
The move to PSI has allowed NCARB to reduce rescheduling fees and introduce the option to cancel an exam appointment up to one hour before the appointment. Rescheduling appointments can be done at no cost up to 48 hours before an in-person appointment or 24 hours before an online appointment. You also now have the option to cancel your appointment up to one (1) hour before your scheduled appointment time—this allows you to keep your exam seat (seat credit) for a $100 fee. The updated scheduling and rescheduling policies can be found in the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.
Final ARE 5.0 Guidelines
The final ARE 5.0 Guidelines for testing with PSI are now available. The content from previous versions of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines for testing with Prometric has been fully updated and merged with content from the ARE 5.0 Handbook, so everything you need to prepare for the exam is all in one place—including important policies as well as information about what you'll be tested on!
Find more information about the PSI migration, scheduling changes, new score reports, and testing resources.
Find more information about the PSI migration, scheduling changes, new score reports, and testing resources.
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I took the PJM this morning. Midway through the first set of questions the proctor asked to do a room scan. Another room scan in the middle of the exam while the time was running. Then shortly after sent me a chat message not to whisper. If that wasn't enough then later got another request to do another scan! The room was completely empty. This was extremely annoying not only did I waste available exam time but totally lost my concentration from being annoyed by this person. I finally ask through the chat "why do you keep bothering me while I'm testing?". He/She apologized and did'nt do it again. Totally annoying!
In May a similar situation happened to me! while I was taking the test the proctor was interrupting me to tell me not to touch my face with my fingers or turn my head or move my hands unless I were to type. The proctor constantly interrupted me and every time she interrupted me she was using my exam time and stressing me out.
This month I had an issue with PSI
I am so upset that they had technical difficulties and cannot handle things right so we take the test in peace and right away. I think that their irresponsibility makes candidates stressed out and unable to concentrate to take the test. The same issue you had, my test was at 10:30 am and I was in at 10 am. After calling several times I got a ticket # from PSI and NCARB did nothing to resolve the issue right away. I am not sure what is that they are doing, but this needs to stop. Candidates are not supposed to suffer and have so much tension before they take a test while the responsible people are relaxing in their chairs.
Candidates, please do not be afraid to talk about your experience until they at least fix the major issues...
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