You’re Running Out of Time It seems like we’ve been hearing this forever: “You HAVE to get the CDS, PPP, and SPD done before June 2018. Then you only have to take two 5.0 exams to complete the ARE in five exams, instead of six or seven.” With less than a year left, I think […]
While I was becoming a Licensed Architect, failing the ARE became a big part of my story. It is for most people. In the early days of this blog, I wrote a post sharing that story, and it received a huge response. Since then, I have seen a lot of failed exams, as well as […]
The ARE 5.0 Era Is Here! We’ve waited for ARE 5.0 for a very long time. Immediately after it was launched, everyone started asking me, “Where is the Young Architect 5.0 blog content?” I received dozens of emails from everyone wanting to know: What book should I buy? How do I study for 5.0? And… […]
Make Massive Progress on the ARE During the Fall of 2017! I am looking for smart, hardworking ARE Candidates, who are very serious about getting started on the ARE and making massive progress with their exams. Starting in September and October 2017, Young Architect will be offering ARE Boot Camp program to help ARE Candidates study […]
On today’s episode of the Young Architect Podcast, Michael spoke with fellow Architect and the NCARB Examination Director, Jared Zurn, about the transition from the ARE 4.0 to the ARE 5.0, what to expect when you take the ARE 5.0, and how to volunteer with NCARB to help them create the best exams. You can […]
Investing in the Future of the Architecture Profession I’ve been writing the blog on YoungArchitect.com for 3.5 years now. Frequently, Young Architect readers reach out to me and ask if I know of any local resources, events, study groups, or connections in their area. Yes! Yes, there are many fine organizations across America who vividly […]
You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube by clicking here! A friendly little podcast pep talk for the person who is stuck in the middle of taking the Architect Exam. Read the original blog post: https://youngarchitect.com/2016/10/24/architect-registration-exam-pep-talk/ If you enjoyed this podcast, you should also check out: Passing The Architect Registration Exam in 7 […]
Our friend Jose Fraticelli interviewed me for his blog Architect on Coffee. I discussed how it frustrates me everyone has a million reasons to get licensed and very few people ever acknowledge how the education gained through studying for the ARE will fundamentally make you a better Architect. For me obtaining my license became a […]
The New 5.0 Exam If you’re just getting started on the Architect Registration Exam, you may be overwhelmed. You may have no idea what test to even study for or even where to begin. One of the biggest challenges with ARE 5.0 is that it doesn’t have a 20-year track record, which the previous exam […]
My Relationship with ARE Study Materials I’ve started writing reviews of The Ballast and Architect Exam Prep study materials for ARE 5.0. Since many Young Architect readers are curious about my opinion, they’ve begged me to get this done as quickly as possible. Guys, I’m working on it. I like to go through each […]
The Emails I Receive From Foreign Architects Ever since I began Young Architect 3 years ago, I have received a significant amount of email from Foreign Architects around the world, who’re frustrated, annoyed, and even furious about the Architect Licensing rules in America. Most of these emails are along the lines of… “In my country, […]
It’s not an event; it’s a routine. It currently takes an average of 2.5 years for people to complete the ARE’s. It took me 3 years of actively showing up to study. While I applaud NCARB for the new exam, I personally don’t think that time will be shortened with ARE 5.0. In The ARE […]
Friends, I have been running The ARE Boot Camp since September 2015. At the time of writing this blog post (December 2016), I have done 12 groups and worked with 70 people getting started on their exams. Looking back at everything that has happened along the way, I can honestly say that creating this program is what I […]
Who is Trevor Nye? Trevor is one interesting dude. He lives in New York, graduated from NJIT in 2014, works for Gensler, and became a Licensed Architect in September 2016. He and I became friends in the Facebook ARE Group while he was studying for his exams. Trevor completed all seven 4.0 exams within 7 […]
The Architect Registration Exam Pep Talk Hey there. It’s me, your friend Michael Riscica. How’s it going? Today, I’m here to talk to you about falling off the wagon with studying for the Architect Registration Exam. A little bird told me that you may have gotten stuck in the middle of taking your ARE’s. Listen, […]
News from Young Architect Greetings! This is Michael Riscica. Before I start discussing NCARB and ARE 5.0, I need to talk about Young Architect. After 3 months of traveling and bicycling 4,300 miles across America, I’m physically and (almost) mentally back to being a normal, everyday citizen. While I had more fun than you could […]
I’m not an Architect; I’m a Licensed Architect. I graduated from architecture school, completed several years of internship hours and paperwork, and passed 7 brutal exams. And finally, I obtained my architecture license two years ago. It was a lot of work, therefore, I refer to myself a Licensed Architect, not just an Architect. I’m […]
***This weeks post is a guest blog post from our good friend Steve Ramos at Buildings Are Cool! Getting my haircut was supposed to be peaceful. I had just sat down in the barber chair. This was one of my favorite lunch break activities. When you get your hair cut there is nothing to do except […]
