Effective April 28, 2025, candidates will automatically see provisional feedback at the end of their exam, and all drag-and-place items will be retired. Hear from NCARB staff experts to learn about these upcoming changes to the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).  

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During the webinar, Manager of Examination Maintenance & Security Terrance Gutberlet and Assistant Vice President of Customer Relations Casandra Walker, MBA, MSHRM, provide a detailed overview of these changes and how they will impact exam candidates. Our experts also review the updated version of the ARE Guidelines reflecting the changes, which will go into effect on April 28, 2025. 

Have more questions? Check out these resources:

  • ARE 5.0 Guidelines | Explore the updated information and policies in the upcoming edition of the Guidelines, effective on April 28, 2025.  
  • Free ARE Practice Exams | The practice exams will be updated in late April to reflect the changes to the ARE. In the meantime, you can continue to use the practice exams by navigating to the Exams tab in your NCARB Record. 
  • ARE 5.0 Community | Are you looking for a study group? Need help from NCARB’s experts? The ARE 5.0 Community is where you can ask questions and learn from others on the licensure path.