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Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn ab...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn abou...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pass the ARE 5.0 in 2026. You'll learn what order to take the exams in, how much time to study for each division, how to approach certain types of ques...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pursue licensure in 2026. You'll learn what licensure means for your career, its benefits, and the steps to becoming a licensed architect. Timestamps:...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll...

Save 30% on CSE Exam Prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cse_live_podcast In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a mock exam on the California Supplemental Exam focused on Contract Development, Project Planning, Construction Documents, Permitting, Project Bidding & Construction. Timestamps: 3:09 - Question No. 1 5:45- Qu...

Save 30% on ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'...

Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to evaluating ins...

Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a mock exam on the California Supplemental Exam focused on Schematic Design & Discretionary Approval! Timestamps: 4:12 - Question No. 1 7:53 - Question No. 2 11:11 - Question No. 3 16:34 - Question No. 4 19:38 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the ne...

Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to evaluating weather delays...

Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down some of the most important and commonly misunderstood sections of the California Supplemental Exam (CSE). Learn what you need to know about the Architects Practice Act, California Building Code, and essential contract fundamentals (like B101 and A201), plus how the...

Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Save 10% on CSE exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn abou...

Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down what’s on the CSE, the key content areas covered on the exam, and proven study strategies to help you prepare effectively. Timestamps: 5:34 - What's on the CSE? 10:43 - Key Content Areas on the CSE 16:25 - Smart Study Strategies to Pass the CSE on Your First Try 23...

Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock for ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing criteria...

Learn more about CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-exam-prep. On this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on how to become a licensed architect in California including each step you need to take to become a licensed architect, how to pass the ARE 5.0 and the additional steps needed for licensure in California. Timestamps: 4:19 - How to become a licensed a...

Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover knowledge and skills related to evaluating site topography and its impact on design decisions, incorporating stormwater mana...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to disclosing co...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related...

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode for a PDD Mock Exam: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4702948128588246106 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0 on your first try. You'll learn what study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0, how to...

Save 15% off any membership using code PASS15 at checkout, valid until March 19th, 2025. Click here to purchase: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode on Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 On Your First Try: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8920955107590185048 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pass th...

On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pursue licensure in 2025. You'll learn what licensure means for your career, its benefits, and the steps to becoming a licensed architect. Timestamps: 4:34 - Why you should become a licensed architect 7:13 - How to become a licensed architect 12:08 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live a...

Save 15% off any ARE 5.0 exam prep membership using code CELIVE15 at checkout, valid until January 14, 2025: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the...

Save 30% off any membership until December 2nd, discount auto-applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover...

Save 15% off any membership with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee for the 100th episode of ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about t...