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Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we will discuss how to remove diversity obstacles in the path to licensure with a panel of architects. Our panelists will share their experiences and provide some...

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what t...

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll explore issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical, and economic...

Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures,...

Join Black Spectacles as we share strategies on how to mentally prepare yourself for the ARE experience. No matter where you are in your ARE journey, you will come away with tips you can use immediately! What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashca...

Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what t...

Join us as we discuss Project Management. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts &...

Join us as we discuss Practice Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture. After this episode, you’ll have usefu...

Learn the best tips and tricks from A’19 attendees who have passed the ARE — from studying habits to exam strategies. Get inspired from these success stories and apply the tactics to your plan of attack. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashca...

This year at A’19, Mike Newman will be presenting the Top 10 Tips for Passing the ARE. Before we head to Vegas, we are giving you one of his essential tips. Knowing contracts and how they relate to the ARE is key for passing. Join us as we dive deep into the contracts and show you what you need to know about the B101, A201, and A101 when you take the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only...

Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstr...

Learn why and how the questions on the ARE are written so that you’re prepared to own them on test day. Heather Rivera, our resident architect, will explain the 5 question types you’ll see on the ARE . She will dive into why they exist and the best ways to efficiently attack them. After this episode, you’ll know how to beat the questions rather than letting them beat you. This episode is best view...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD22119PC Join us for Project Development & Documentation (PDD) discussion with Mike Newman. PDD focuses on all issues relating to building materials, building systems, detailing and documentation, project specifications, and adhering to code requirements. We will be using a mock exam as an...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPD12419PC Join us as we discuss Project Planning & Design with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. Project Planning & Design focuses on all issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternat...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PA121318PC Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating to architec...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PJM111518PC Join us as we discuss Project Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, proj...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CTA103018PC In this episode we sit down with one of our Black Spectacles ARE Prep Coaches and a psychology expert to discuss what test anxiety is, how managing it can improve your exam scores, and specific ways to help overcome it. We’ll be asking for your input on what you’ve found makes yo...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STR91118PC Mike Newman and Ji Moon, a structural engineer and architect, discuss the structural formulas and concepts you’ll see on the ARE. They’ll review a few different mock exam questions so you can learn how these types of questions are written and get a better sense of the structural c...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PCM71018PC Join Heather Rivera, our resident architect, and Mike Newman who will be discussing creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture. After this episode, you’ll have useful test taking strategies to h...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: TIPS6518PC Join us at this ARE Live Podcast episode to learn the best study strategies and test taking tips to pass the ARE 5.0. We’ll be live with Mike Newman showing you what you can expect to see on the 5.0 exam. You’ll also learn the best strategies for answering each new question type,...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CASE5818PC Join us as we discuss the ARE case studies with Mike Newman. Using a mock case study, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this new section on the exam so you’ll have a game plan to complete the case studies before time expires during the real exam. You'll...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STEPS41018PC With different requirements in each state, it’s no secret that there’s a lot to consider on your path to licensure. Join us at this ARE Live Podcast episode to shore up your understanding of the steps to getting licensed. We’ll be live with two licensing advisors...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CONTRACT3618PC Join us as we discuss the contracts and legal issues that you’ll need to be familiar with when you take the ARE. Hear from Mike Newman and Attorney Mike Hanahan, Partner at Schiff Hardin and UIC Adjunct Professor (in charge of the famous Schiff Hardin lectures)...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PARENTS22018PC Are you trying to balance preparing for your exams and parenthood? Then you’ll want to join us and our panel of licensed architects who found time to study for the exam and made sure their kids didn’t miss a meal. You’ll learn some of their best tips and study...

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: VIGNT13018PC Using a few mock vignettes, we cover everything you need to know so you’ll have a game plan when you take on this section on the real exam. You'll also learn the best strategies for approaching and executing the vignettes section so you can feel comfortable demon...