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rebekkak

May 01, 2026 20:37

Hi future architects,

I have a tip...  PLEASE do not take PcM as your first exam.  I have worked with many candidates who have failed it (repeatedly). PcM's pass rate is lower than CE and PjM.  The exam covers topics like the legal structure of architecture firms, HR, liability insurance, and management.  Most candidates don't have any experience in these areas!

Pass CE and PjM first!

Good luck!!

Best regards,

Rebekka Klos

www.stepuparchitecture.com

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  rebekkak May 05, 2026 02:02

  Stephen,
  Well, that sounds odd. Were the letters things like PM (project manager) or PA (project architect)?
  Years experience should have been a category…
  Rebekka Klos
  www.stepuparchitecture.com

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  LeventK May 05, 2026 09:37 (Edited May 05, 2026 09:38)

  Stephen,
  You may literally be violating your ARE Candidate Agreement by revealing an actual exam question. I remember you had posted about this a couple of days ago, and NCARB removed it. Please be careful my friend.

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  rebekkak May 05, 2026 10:19

  Yes, I agree. Too detailed…

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  stephenedward90 May 06, 2026 04:09 (Edited May 06, 2026 04:16)

  i apologize for my misstep, 

   

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  Killebrew25 June 24, 2026 14:11 (Edited June 24, 2026 14:16)

  Thanks for this post. I wish I saw this a couple days ago. I took the Pcm on June 22 and I've been using Amber Book to study. I passed the PcM practice exam and Amber book practice exam. I know for certain I did not pass the exam on Monday. The information did not seem similar to me. 

  I left defeated but determined. What are your suggestion on my next steps? should I change study material? My plan is to schedule the exam for project management in July, but I'm a little hesitant from this last exam.

  I also have the ARE brightwood study material but I don't feel like its been super helpful. I could also be over studying as well. I'm trying to find a consistent way of studying while not jumping to several didn't study material

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