David Doucette & Eric Corey Freed
Podcast – Architect Exam Prep – ARE Prep Courses
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Apr 8, 2026
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Episodes
093. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Development & Documentation (PDD) 08.04.2026 41:30
In this episode, David and Eric focus on the ARE PDD (Project Development & Documentation) exam, framing it as the construction documents phase in contrast to PPD’s schematic design and PA’s programming.
092. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Planning & Design 27.03.2026 33:51
David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). They emphasize that PA is about evaluation, not design, and highlight the importance of using highlighting tools for long, wordy questions.
091. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Programming & Analysis (PA) 20.03.2026 42:12
David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). They emphasize that PA is about evaluation, not design, and highlight the importance of using highlighting tools for long, wordy questions.
089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE) 13.03.2026 30:18
This episode of the ARE podcast gives five key tips for passing the ARE Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. The focus is on thinking like an architect under the AIA contracts, emphasizing standard of care, observation vs. construction, administrative procedures, question-reading strategy, and performance-focused closeout/post-occupancy work.
088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure 10.03.2026 16:27
David discusses how to course correct after failing an ARE exam. He explains why one failed division shouldn’t create a negative narrative and reminds candidates that failure simply means retaking the exam.
085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report 27.02.2026 24:28
In this episode, David and Eric discuss how to realistically interpret NCARB ARE score reports without overthinking them.
084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System 24.02.2026 19:00
In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution — alongside the ongoing ARE Technical episodes released on Fridays.
Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey 08.04.2025 12:35
In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where's Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE.
Episode 79: The RFP Process Explained for Private and Public Projects 06.12.2024 1:04:00
In this podcast, we discuss another frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, the RFP (Request For Proposal) process for both public and private projects.
Episode 78: Fire Separation – 4 Types 19.11.2024 46:12
In this podcast, we discuss a frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, fire separation and the 4 types.
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