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In this customer testimonial, Black Spectacles members from firms like Gensler and McKinney York Architects share how they fit ARE exam prep into real, full-time architecture jobs. Long days at the office, demanding schedules, and still making steady progress toward licensure.

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Starting this Friday, make real progress toward licensure with our 60-Day Study Challenge—a focused, structured way to prepare for your next ARE exam with built-in accountability and community support!

Sign up today in your learning dashboard!

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With the new year here, now is the perfect time to set yourself up for ARE success. Whether you’re just getting started or picking things back up, a yearly plan gives you the structure and tools to stay on track all year long. Make 2026 the year you become a licensed architect!

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New Feature: Real-World Practice

Apply what you’ve learned through self-paced, scenario-based case study exercises that mirror real architectural practice.

Exclusively available now for Expert Members!

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💡 Answer: A.

🔍 Scenario: Who would be the best fit for a job captain role on the project?
A. Junior designer, 5 yrs exp., 20 hours avail.
B. Project manager, 10 yrs exp., 4 hours avail.
C. Interior designer, 8 yrs exp., 40 hours avail.
D. Architect, 10 yrs exp., 8 hours avail.

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🔍 Scenario: Who would be the best fit for a job captain role on the project?

A. Junior designer, 5 years exp., 20 hours avail.
B. Project manager, 10 years exp., 4 hours avail.
C. Interior designer, 8 years exp., 40 hours avail.
D. Architect, 10 years exp., 8 hours avail.

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Last Chance! Save 30% on new or upgraded Black Spectacles memberships — discount auto-applies at checkout. https://t.co/qpX1lV77vt

Ends tonight at 11:59 PM CST. Let’s get you licensed. 💪

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Black Friday Sale! Save 30% on new or upgraded Black Spectacles memberships — discount auto-applies at checkout. https://t.co/qpX1lV6zFV

Ends Sunday, November 30. Let’s get you licensed. 💪

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Our biggest sale of the year is here! Get 30% off any Black Spectacles membership now through November 30 — no promo code needed!

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Study Anytime, Anywhere with the Black Spectacles Mobile App! With the new Black Spectacles Mobile App, you can now:

✅ Download video lectures for offline viewing*
✅ Review 1,400+ digital flashcards anytime
✅ Take quizzes on-the-go to reinforce what you’ve learned

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💡 Answer: C & E

🔍 Scenario: Which of the following are possible massing configurations for a development on this site?

A. 1 story, 40,000 sq. ft
B. 1 story, 60,000 sq. ft
C. 2 story, 30,000 sq. ft
D. 2 story, 40,000 sq. ft
E. 3 story, 20,000 sq. ft
F. 3 story, 30,000 sq. ft

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🔍 Scenario: Which of the following are possible massing configurations for a development on this site?

A. 1 story, 40,000 sq. ft
B. 1 story, 60,000 sq. ft
C. 2 story, 30,000 sq. ft
D. 2 story, 40,000 sq. ft
E. 3 story, 20,000 sq. ft
F. 3 story, 30,000 sq. ft

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💡 Answer: C. Option 3

🔍 Scenario: When considering initial investment costs, life cycle, and longevity of the windows, what direction should you advise the owner to pursue?

A. Option 1 – Window repair
B. Option 2 – New wood windows
C. Option 3 – New aluminum windows

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🔍 Scenario: When considering initial investment costs, life cycle, and longevity of the windows, what direction should you advise the owner to pursue?

A. Option 1 – Window repair
B. Option 2 – New wood windows
C. Option 3 – New aluminum windows

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Looking for some extra practice with case studies? Join us for ARE Live this Thursday, August 11 to review a CE case study with an expert architect! We’ll go through some brand new questions from a set of construction administration documents. RSVP here: https://t.co/Ejx7lfDhVc

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Grab your calculators! In our upcoming episode of ARE Live we’re taking a Mock Exam all about ARE Math! We’ll tackle a number of questions from PcM, PjM, and CE to guide you through some classic math you’ll need to master in order to pass the ARE.
RSVP: https://t.co/ugVEslxkEv

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Don’t miss our upcoming episode of ARE Live on Tuesday, June 21! We’ll review a Programming & Analysis Mock Exam with a focus on Sun, Wind, & Light in celebration of the summer solstice. RSVP here: https://t.co/A1jYP0ptMB

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@steph_krakowski Hi Stephanie, there are no active promotional offers at this time. We did just release quizzes for all 6 divisions though! Quizzes are included in all membership tiers.

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Quizzes are here for all 6 divisions of the ARE! 📝 Quizzes help identify where you’re strong and what areas need more attention. Answer explanations are included, so you can be extra confident on exam day.

Quizzes are included in ALL membership tiers: https://t.co/sg1niRDVIL

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Happy Pride Month from your friends at Black Spectacles! We are committed to supporting an inclusive community to help educate and inspire architects from every background to thrive in their careers. We also take pride in being an LGBTQ+ supportive workplace.