Study Group in Washington DC (surrounding areas Maryland and Virginia)

January 23, 2025 20:43

Hello everyone. Is anyone in the greater DC area interested in creating a study group to take the ARE exams? Please let me know. I'd like to meet face to face if possible. Thanks.

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Susan C. January 24, 2025 21:00

Hey there! I live in Silver Spring, MD and looking for a study group. It might be hard for me to meet in person on a regular basis, but open to finding time for face to face and occasional virtual meetings if you're interested.

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Khalilabdel January 27, 2025 15:01

Hi there!,

I'm in VA and interested in meeting in person or virtually.

Thanks

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kshafeeha January 30, 2025 15:06

Hi.

I’m in VA too - up to meet in person, but virtually would be more flexible for me!

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Khalilabdel January 30, 2025 18:31

What test y’all are thinking to start with? I’m thinking leaving ppd and pdd to the end

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aknavabi January 31, 2025 18:18

Hi. Yes - I was thinking of leaving ppd and pdd to the end as well.

I was going to start with Practice Management (PcM). Has any one here taken that yet?

Thanks,

Amy

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Susan C. January 31, 2025 19:01

I tried to take one of the "harder" ones first (PPD), but then went back to Practice Management and Project Management after failing and wanted a morale boost.

I've actually taken and passed Practice Management.

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kshafeeha January 31, 2025 19:14

That’s awesome, Susan! congrats.

Can I know what study material or courses you guys have signed up for??

I am planning to start with PCM too. Might need some help on what topics to focus.

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Susan C. January 31, 2025 19:21

I've been primarily using the ARE 5 Review Manual. It was a really good base to start and then I could focus more on the sections I struggled with in other materials like "The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice" for that test.

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kshafeeha January 31, 2025 22:23

How did you find what your weak areas are? - like did you do practice tests? If yes, what did you use to do do?

Also, is your review manual the new ballast yellow book or the old one? Let me know please :)

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Khalilabdel February 03, 2025 02:34

Is amber book a good resource? Heard a lot of positive feedback. I was thinking about taking CE first then pjm. Any ideas

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cococoooo February 20, 2025 23:47

Hi, I am in DC and I want some buddies to study face-to-face. I can do most of the evening on weekdays and almost the whole day on weekend! Please let me know!

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aknavabi April 11, 2025 01:13

Hi there! My sincerest apologies for not getting back to everyone until now.

Is there still interest in getting a group together?

cococoooo and Susan C. - I'm happy to find a meeting place - please let me know.

My email is aknavabi@yahoo.com. Please email me and we can coordinate.

Thank you,

Amy

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