Michelle NCARB

1. Community
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3. Prometric’s computers are too slow!

Heather, I'm sorry to hear that this happened.  I'm not sure if you reported this issue to the test center administrator during your test.  Be sure to also contact NCARB to report a technical issue...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created September 09, 2019 18:51
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3. Does your state make testing difficult? Does your state make testing easy?

Hi Michael, You might find what you're looking for on NCARB's Licensing Requirements Tool.  You can select a jurisdiction to see all its requirements, or select a requirement to see which jurisdict...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created September 09, 2019 17:12
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3. Exam Retake limit?

Hi Ali, You're allowed to test in any one division up to three times per 12-month period, starting from the date of the first failed attempt.  You can always contact Customer Service if you're unsu...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created August 26, 2019 18:11
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1. Taking ARE 5.0
2. Results
3. How to Read an ARE 5.0 Score Report

Hi Milan, You're right, that shouldn't be possible.  I'm having trouble finding your score report, though.  I'll email you outside the Community to get more information.

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created May 10, 2019 17:53
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3. Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice 16th edition

Hi Livia, NCARB's ARE 5.0 Handbook is available on our website, and the Demonstration Exam is available through your NCARB Record.  See this link for lots more info on these and other resources.  F...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created April 18, 2019 19:53
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1. Taking ARE 5.0
2. Results
3. How to Read an ARE 5.0 Score Report

Joseph, thanks for clarifying your question.  Yes, I'll follow up with you outside this Community.

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created March 27, 2019 20:42
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1. Taking ARE 5.0
2. Results
3. How to Read an ARE 5.0 Score Report

Hi Joseph, I can try to help you here.  I think you're referring to the sample score report at the top of this page, yes?  That shows one area, Content Area 5, at Level 1.  You're correct that Cont...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created March 27, 2019 14:47
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3. Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice 16th edition

Hi Stephen, The "and" is there because both editions are acceptable references for the ARE.  Same logic applies to Architectural Graphic Standards, also listed on page 177.  Remember that the Handb...

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created February 06, 2019 16:55
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3. Educational Deficiency

Huseyin, I recommend contacting the NCARB specialists who can best assist with foreign architect path questions.  You can reach out via email: foreignarchitect@ncarb.org

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created February 01, 2019 15:20
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2. Practice Management
3. AIA Contracts

Giovanna, Yes, they're perfect for studying!  They're the actual contracts, just with a watermark across the middle due to copyright restrictions.

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• Michelle NCARB
• Created January 14, 2019 12:42
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