Passed the ARE 5.0!!!
Just finished the ARE 5.0 divisions, started in March and passed the last exam this week. I must say, the practice tests alone were my greatest source of study material, along with a few select YouTube videos. I managed to get all 6 exams knocked out on the first attempt which feels great. I found that the time limits were never an issue, usually finished with well over an hour on the clock, which I had initial concerns about until I got thru the first couple tests.
My biggest complaint is the proctoring process, I had a couple difficult proctors that would interrupt my test or make me do the check in steps multiple times jumping thru hoops and making up rules along the way. The last exam took 2 hours just getting thru the check in.
Anyway, what I found to be easiest was tackling the PPD, PDD, and CE exams first. Then circled back to the PjM, PA, and did the PcM last. Admittedly, I have several years under my belt as a draftsman (4yr Construction Degree) so real world experience helped a ton.
Just wanted to share a success story!!
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CONGRATULATIONS LanceHilton!!! You should be very proud of yourself for this huge accomplishment - and in such a short timespan, very impressive!!!
I'm sorry to hear about the issues with your proctoring process, and I'm glad that it did not affect your performance and overall outcomes. Sharing your experience will help others become licensed as well.
Best of luck on your next chapter as a licensed architect! :)
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