Apply for the AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley’s ARE Scholarship! (Only valid for AIAWHV Associate AIA members)
Deadline is July 31, 2025
The Architect Registration Examination or A.R.E. 5.0 Exam has six Divisions that follow the process of a
typical architectural project from concept to realization just like the Architectural Experience Program or AXP.
PcM - Practice Management
PjM - Project Management
PA - Programming & Analysis
PPD - Project Planning & Design
PDD - Project Development & Documentation
CE - Construction & Evaluation
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!
Below we included a FAQ with a curated list of resources to answer your questions while gaining more knowledge and understanding about the ARE process and requirements.
ROLLING CLOCK
Unsure which ARE divisions will remain valid after the retirement of the rolling clock policy? Use our ARE 5.0 Transition Calculator!
Some jurisdictions may have regulatory impediments to the immediate retiring of the rolling clock policy—be sure to review your jurisdictions’ current requirements. Preparing for test day?
Don’t forget to access our free, full-length practice examsto test your knowledge and prepare for a successful test day!
Check out answers to frequently answered questions about the rolling clock policy retirement and the new score validity policy.
Understand how to request exam accommodations.
Use our exam checklist to help you feel confident on test day.
STUDY MATERIAL DISCOUNT CODE
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+ What areas do I need to gain experience in?
Check out the AXP Guidelines. This document walks you through how to set up your NCARB account, the type of tasks you should be seeking for experience, hours to document and log your hours, and what else is required to get Licensed!
+ I have all of my AXP hours, now what?
It’s time to start studying for your A.R.E’s! First we suggest taking some time to look at the ARE 5.0 Guidelines and ARE 5.0 Handbook. The AIAWHV Chapter also hosts FREE Study Group Sessions every Wednesday for our Chapter Member!
+ Where can I find study Materials?
The AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter has a Free Lending Library for people to request the Brightwood study books and flashcard as well as other NCARB suggested materials. Study material can be borrowed for 6 weeks at a time. A request can be placed to vbrown@aiawhv.org
+ Are there any helpful websites?
The NCARB website has an enormous amount of information from the ARE 5.0 Handbook, to the NCARB Video Series, and the NCARB 5.0 Community.
+ Is there any Financial Assistance Available?
The AIA WHV chapter has scholarship programs for people who do not receive aid from their employer. You can find out more and apply here.
+ I’m ready to take my first exam, what are the requirements to take the exam online?
NCARB has put together the Guide to Online Proctoring and the ARE 5.0.
+ Where can I get a feel for how the exam environment will be on test day?
NCARB provides each candidate, in your account, access to a Demo Exam that features 75 practice questions, a three-hour testing duration, and all the updated navigation features and tools like the digital white board. Login today and try it out for yourself.
+ What is NCARB’s A.R.E. ID policy on test day?
Here are five things to know about NCARB’s identification policy. We suggest reviewing them before scheduling your first exam.
Study Notes and Forums
These are great to use as a review to test
your knowledge. Although some of these were
created for the 4.0 version of the exam, the
information is still the same and most are free.
Lending Library
Your resource and library for study guides,
handbooks, flashcards and more.
Exam Prep Programs
Each have different costs associated with them as
well as a variety of tools and resources. Take advantage
of free trials/resources to get a feel for their teaching style before committing.