The NCARB Board of Directors has released a statement regarding upcoming changes to the exam. Released September 29, 2020.
A digital whiteboard will replace paper-and-pencil scratch paper for online and in-person exams. Released September 24, 2020.
ARE candidates will be able to schedule online-proctored appointments in mid-November 2020. Released September 1, 2020.
NCARB is issuing an additional six-month rolling clock extension to ARE candidates. Released August 18, 2020.
Review exam resources, including our recently updated ARE 5.0 Handbook, a new highlighting tool at test centers, and more. Released October 1, 2019.
NCARB has issued sanctions for eight candidates who violated the ARE Candidate Agreement. Released February 2019.
NCARB wants to be sure every candidate understands the candidate agreement and important testing policies. Released March 2018.
The ARE 5.0 Demonstration Exam and Prep Videos will familiarize you with the exam and prepare you for success.
ARE 5.0 launches November 1, 2016, and incorporates the latest testing technologies and a format that more closely aligns with modern practice.