{"id":4327,"date":"2025-01-30T21:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T02:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/careers-education\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:40:15","slug":"best-are-prep-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-are-prep-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ARE Prep Courses and Study Materials"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming an architect is truly a dream job. With a median average salary of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/architects.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> $93,000<\/a> and a career that seamlessly blends art and science, architecture is a brilliant field for creatives and pragmatists alike.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like anything worth pursuing, however, you&#8217;ll have to work hard to reach your goal. In this case, that means passing all six divisions of the Architect Registration Exam\u00ae&#8230; and let&#8217;s be honest, these exams are nothing to sneeze at, with pass rates as low as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncarb.org\/pass-the-are\/pass-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 50%<\/a> in 2023.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to boost your chances to pass? Buying the best ARE\u00ae prep course for you.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with so many options, how do you choose? Luckily for you, I&#8217;m a <em>little <\/em>obsessed with exam prep. I&#8217;ve studied countless ARE prep courses, and in this article, I&#8217;ll walk you through my top picks. We&#8217;ll talk pricing, features, quality, and guarantees to help you select your perfect course.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-5-are-review-courses\"><strong>Top 5 ARE Review Courses<\/strong><\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Best Overall:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-are\/\">School of PE<\/a><\/li> <li><strong>Best Live Courses:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/\">PPI2Pass<\/a><\/li> <li><strong>Best for Visual Learners:<\/strong> Amber Book<\/li> <li><strong>Most Practice Materials: <\/strong>Black Spectacles<\/li> <li><strong>Best Accountability:<\/strong> Young Architect<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-comparison\"><strong>Course Comparison<\/strong><\/h2> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-38_50727-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-38\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-38 { ... } #supsystic-table-38 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-38 tbody tr { ... } *\/ .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th .editor_block:nth-child(1) { background: #32cd32; 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width:16.6667%;\" >Prep Provider <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/schoolofpe-logo-1-150x150-1.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/schoolofpe-logo-1-150x150-1.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; \/&gt;\" style=\"min-width:16.6667%; width:16.6667%;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/schoolofpe-logo-1-150x150-1.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/PPI2Pass-300x300.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/PPI2Pass-300x300.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" style=\"min-width:16.6667%; width:16.6667%;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/PPI2Pass-300x300.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/th><th data-cell-id=\"D1\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" style=\"min-width:16.6667%; width:16.6667%;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/th><th data-cell-id=\"E1\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles-300x133.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles-300x133.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" style=\"min-width:16.6667%; width:16.6667%;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles-300x133.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/th><th data-cell-id=\"F1\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect-300x114.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect-300x114.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" style=\"min-width:16.6667%; width:16.6667%;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect-300x114.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Ranking\" data-order=\"Ranking\" >Ranking <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"#1\" data-order=\"#1\" >#1 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"#2\" data-order=\"#2\" >#2 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D2\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"#3\" data-order=\"#3\" >#3 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E2\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"#4\" data-order=\"#4\" >#4 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F2\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"#5\" data-order=\"#5\" >#5 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Price\" data-order=\"Price\" >Price <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-homepage\/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$240-$1,990&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-homepage\/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$240-$1,990&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-homepage\/\" target=\"_self\">$240-$1,990<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$45-$495&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$45-$495&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/\" target=\"_self\">$45-$495<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D3\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$255\" data-order=\"$255\" >$255 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E3\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$149-$274\" data-order=\"$149-$274\" >$149-$274 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F3\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$1,200-$2,400\" data-order=\"$1,200-$2,400\" >$1,200-$2,400 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Discount\" data-order=\"Discount\" >Discount <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D4\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E4\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F4\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;40&quot; height=&quot;40&quot; \/&gt;\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/crossmark-table.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Access Length\" data-order=\"Access Length\" >Access Length <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"1-12 Months\" data-order=\"1-12 Months\" >1-12 Months <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"1-12 Months\" data-order=\"1-12 Months\" >1-12 Months <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D5\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"One Month\" data-order=\"One Month\" >One Month <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E5\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"One Month\" data-order=\"One Month\" >One Month <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F5\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Access Until You Pass All Exams\" data-order=\"Access Until You Pass All Exams\" >Access Until You Pass All Exams <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Guarantees\" data-order=\"Guarantees\" >Guarantees <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/checkmark-table.png&quot; 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School of PE: Best Overall<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/school-of-PE-e1717660033899.jpg\" alt=\"school of PE\" class=\"wp-image-2040\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/school-of-PE-e1717660033899.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/school-of-PE-e1717660033899-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/school-of-PE-e1717660033899-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/school-of-PE-e1717660033899-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2004, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-homepage\/\">School of PE<\/a> has helped tens of thousands of professionals earn certifications worldwide. 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id=\"h-pros\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-7a711163-a331-4912-b0bd-f09b491f69c6\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-cb28222a-a97e-4fcb-a8ff-df4f81510a11\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Stellar Support:<\/strong> Whether you need clarity on your coursework from your instructors or you&#8217;re having 3 AM tech issues, SoPE has the resources to help you thrive, including 24\/7 support.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5e2fb35e-6795-40ee-9bbc-1972092a9081\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Star Instruction:<\/strong> The instructors are integrated throughout the learning process via on-demand video lectures, Q&amp;A messages, and even instructor-prepared course notes.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8b324455-2e93-4bec-b79d-321bbd8afadf\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Flexible Payment Models:<\/strong> Not every student needs a year&#8217;s worth of study materials. Save money via a monthly subscription, or use a payment plan for a year&#8217;s access to the complete bundle.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ca5bdcdb-7dff-4530-a18e-a822fb0dfad4\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Money-Back Pass Guarantee:<\/strong> School of PE puts their money where their mouth is thanks to their money-back pass guarantee. Simply follow the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofpe.com\/are-money-back-guarantee-policy\"> terms<\/a> and get a full refund if you fail.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6e06ffaa-e926-4b00-8fd3-d7ee8777f7f0\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Personalized Study Plan:<\/strong> Overwhelmed and unsure of where to start? Take a quick quiz and SoPE will create your perfect study schedule to help you make the most of your time.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-d8ace5a1-b7a5-4890-ae5a-8833d0464443\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-22d96682-ec24-49d7-8543-cfc9a328f8fe\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Lacks Live Learning:<\/strong> If you learn best from live classes and real-time instructor interaction, you may want to pick an alternative prep course.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2a5f0572-d00c-4693-9edb-a88f83b6bb98\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Wide Variety of Instructors:<\/strong> Having a lot of instructors can be good or bad, but it may feel jarring, and the quality wavers a bit in the mix.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviews\"><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a review from a successful PE course<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PE_Exam\/comments\/11kgo8q\/why_dont_people_like_school_of_pe_i_am_two_weeks\/\"> taker<\/a>:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;I just finished SoPE and felt pretty well prepared and luckily passed on my first attempt. I also skipped videos on topics I felt pretty good on like geometrics and geotechnical material. Their test bank was really helpful especially for the depth portion of the water resources and environmental.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another had this to say, acknowledging they joined at the worst time and still had a phenomenal experience:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;I took SoPE at it&#8217;s worse. Right as they transitioned from p&amp;p to cbt. The lectures weren&#8217;t up to date for the new references and handbook, but the course prepared me so well. I had been out of school for 8 years and felt so prepared it was crazy. I felt so much better than I expected after being out of school so long.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re drawn to School of PE&#8217;s top-notch student support, pass guarantee, monthly subscription model, or 93% pass rate, there&#8217;s a <em>lot <\/em>to love. It&#8217;s the combination of these reasons that makes SOPE a safe bet (and smart investment!) for aspiring architects looking to level up their ARE 5.0 study materials.<\/p> <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f1b17f6e-65e2-45db-886b-4395f96f5344\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/school-of-pe\/school-of-pe-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #7bdcb5; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \"> <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> <span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF PE<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/a> <\/div><\/div> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2-ppi-best-live-courses\"><strong>2. PPI: Best Live Courses<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/ppi2pass-logo.png\" alt=\"PPI2Pass\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/ppi2pass-logo.png 252w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/ppi2pass-logo-150x27.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/\">PPI2Pass<\/a> has helped all manner of professionals pass their licensing exams since 1975, and that track record is clear in their high-quality materials. 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3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-619f6fc8-22ad-4724-9e78-62790157c826\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d545fdc4-799c-469b-a9b2-72595dd8f4e1\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Live Classes:<\/strong> PPI2Pass is one of the only ARE prep options with live classes. Not only are they available, but they&#8217;re truly phenomenal for students who prefer a live, interactive environment.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4e996011-e12e-4b4c-9268-44f5bbb987dc\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Proven Track Record:<\/strong> PPI has been a presence in the prep industry for over 50 years, and partnering with Kaplan only strengthened their quality and study materials.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d866c68b-4816-4fda-baf3-df128b0ffca5\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Pass Guarantee:<\/strong> In the exam review space, there&#8217;s nothing that instills more confidence and trust than a pass guarantee. Stop fretting about passing and get back to focused preparation.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-cff93780-cdd4-49b7-b2ea-d9603b58ed1c\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Structured Study:<\/strong> From their syllabus and homework assignments to their learning path interface, you&#8217;ll never have to waste time guessing what to work on next.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-0\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-464afc53-8a69-431e-8dae-f513151176fb\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c05199b8-49cf-469c-9054-c711d7ba1515\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>No Ultimate Bundle:<\/strong> Unlike competitors, you can&#8217;t buy a bundle with all 6 divisions included. You have to cobble each course together, which can be time-consuming and frustrating.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6ddc64fe-0bae-44db-9715-4968e0f057c8\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Not Cheap:<\/strong> With all 6 live online course bundles, you&#8217;re looking at a total of around $3,000. However, the live courses are well worth the steeper price tag!<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviews-0\"><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few glowing PPI<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Architects\/comments\/vt5nbv\/best_resources_to_pass_the_are_50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> reviews<\/a>:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;The PPI test questions\/practice exams are very similar to how the questions are asked in the ARE. I mainly used their materials and passed each exam the first time.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>&#8220;(The best resource to pass the ARE 5.0 is) PPI2PASS by Kaplan. If you&#8217;re bad at reading and listening to seminars, I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s a better resource. Lots of flash cards, sample questions, and full length practice exams. And all of the questions have explanations for why the right answer was the right answer and why the wrong answers were wrong. Also, the feedback engine is great, it will give you insight into where you have weaknesses in your knowledge so you can study those areas more. I credit them for my passing at all. It&#8217;s a monthly subscription so it can rack up quickly, but if you&#8217;re serious about passing, it&#8217;s worth it.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-0\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPI2Pass is one of my favorite options for aspiring architects. If learning online is tough for you, PPI&#8217;s live online classes give you the opportunity to ask all of your burning questions and get instant live feedback from your instructor. Plus, thanks to their pass guarantee, you stop the study stress, get focused, and earn some well-deserved exam-day swagger.<\/p> <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-a26ec9d0-6153-4760-a7ef-e5776f2847ab\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/ppi2pass\/ppi2pass-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #7bdcb5; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \"> <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> <span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT PPI2PASS<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/a> <\/div><\/div> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-3-amber-book-best-for-visual-learners\"><strong>3. Amber Book: Best for Visual Learners<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book.png\" alt=\"Amber Book\" class=\"wp-image-4405\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Amber-Book-150x40.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberbook.com\/\">Amber Book<\/a> is a solid choice for ARE test prep, especially if you enjoy using videos, diagrams, and graphics to uplevel your skills. AB also features pass rates 20-30% higher than the national average, depending on the division.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 50+ hours of fun, engaging video content and all the practice materials you could ever need, Amber Book is a reliable choice for passing the ARE exams.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-features-1\"><strong>Course Features<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amber Book doesn&#8217;t offer as wide a variety of resources compared to the competition; however, they still offer solid, high-quality options, such as:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>50+ hours of illustrated\/animated video lectures<\/li> <li>500+ practice questions<\/li> <li>800+ digital flashcards<\/li> <li>Weekly study sessions<\/li> <li>20-minute 1-on-1 chats with architecture experts<\/li> <li>Practice exams<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-1\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-4a03c902-1c3a-4016-b0d7-915c65cb9bb4\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ac5e6a3c-fab8-428f-96b1-579c982e16ff\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Excellent Videos:<\/strong> If seeing concepts illustrated helps you learn, you will love Amber Book&#8217;s videos (save for one flaw in the Cons section below).<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c707b7dc-c693-4073-b0d1-7a27bae8b4dd\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Simple Monthly Flexibility:<\/strong> Amber Book doesn&#8217;t offer any standalone packages or a variety of subscription options. There&#8217;s just a single, flat fee to subscribe that you can cancel at any time.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-74a43482-231e-46a6-9b53-a4189c4725b3\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Try Before You Buy:<\/strong> AB offers an ARE course preview to candidates who want to get a feel for the resources before they invest.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b1979b50-b96c-45df-8aeb-17c2da6e21dc\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Prep to Pass:<\/strong> With pass rates 20-30% higher than the national average, you can arrive to the testing center on exam day cool, calm, and collected.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-1\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c1e28f10-3209-4c24-a9b9-5a5694cc2b6e\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a64ebbad-8100-4abd-9d71-288870b12856\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>No Package Variety:<\/strong> Where some students may appreciate Amber Book&#8217;s straightforward pricing model, others may be turned off by the inability to customize their experience.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1ba05dcf-b0b2-4702-8652-9d09f7dc86d3\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Lack of Features:<\/strong> Amber Book doesn&#8217;t offer live classes or a pass guarantee, both of which are major selling points that are noticeably absent.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-fae7be93-03ea-4acc-8776-91df68561518\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Mouth Sounds:<\/strong> If you have misophonia (that disgust and anger when you hear people eating), this is just not the choice for you. The narrator has a nice voice, but the wet lip smacking is horrendous.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviews-1\"><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some reviews from Amber Book students, though as you&#8217;ll see, they&#8217;re a little more mixed:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;I just passed all my exams. Definitely go for amber book. You learn so much.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><cite><strong><em>&#8220;I went thru the amber book and felt pretty confident with the material. Took PCM and failed so i am trying to reevaluate. A lot of the content didn\u2019t seem relevant.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-1\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amber Book offers an acceptable review course, but if you&#8217;re a visual learner, you can up that &#8220;acceptable&#8221; rating to &#8220;awesome.&#8221; However, their additional study tools, like their digital flashcards and practice questions, are no slouch, either. Ultimately, though it isn&#8217;t the best option, AB is a reasonable choice for future architects.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-4-black-spectacles-most-practice-materials\"><strong>4. Black Spectacles: Most Practice Materials<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles.png\" alt=\"Black Spectacles\" class=\"wp-image-4407\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles.png 720w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Black-Spectacles-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackspectacles.com\/en-us\/\">Black Spectacles<\/a> is lower on the list due to their lack of live classes, expensive premium tier, and bare-bones study materials. However, if you&#8217;re passionate about practice, you&#8217;ll appreciate the large volume of flashcards and questions. And don\u2019t forget that oh-so-important pass guarantee, which helps cover retake fees if you fail.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Spectacles offers pass rates similar to Amber Book, often 20-30% higher than the national average. However, the price to pass can add up <em>fast<\/em>, and students may end up paying more than they bargained for with substantial monthly subscription fees.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-features-2\"><strong>Course Features<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Spectacles&#8217; subscriptions offer a decent number of resources, including:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A blend of animated and &#8220;live-action&#8221; video lectures<\/li> <li>1,400+ digital flashcards<\/li> <li>2,000+ practice questions<\/li> <li>Practice exams<\/li> <li>Two types of quizzes<\/li> <li>Weekly virtual workshops with live Q&amp;A<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-2\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-937f1b09-8eef-48a6-99be-903966e42ec7\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2b6c955f-f956-4201-be0c-ee9f2752e898\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Weekly Virtual Workshops:<\/strong> Black Spectacles&#8217; weekly workshops with live Q&amp;A allow students to connect with their peers and get clarity on tricky exam concepts.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0bca2e4d-2c94-41ab-8ec0-351f7eb53007\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Lots to Offer:<\/strong> With over 1,400 flashcards and 2,000 questions to practice with, you&#8217;re getting access to plenty of learning opportunities in your subscription.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-12fe33d7-245f-477b-b101-5362c438491f\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Guaranteed to Succeed:<\/strong> With Black Spectacles&#8217; Pass the ARE Guarantee, if you&#8217;re an Expert subscriber who fails your exam, consider your retake paid for!<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-2\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-8dd6d05f-369e-4167-a650-e6facabe0422\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-dca61e91-c7c0-4cac-803b-32634b195a50\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Expensive Expert Tier:<\/strong> If you want access to the weekly workshops and the pass guarantee (two of the three pros), you&#8217;ll need to pay a steep $329 per month. Competitors charge ~$250 monthly.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5c30516f-1057-4643-8ca2-96c5f07bc7e0\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Bare Bones:<\/strong> Though there are a lot of flashcards and practice questions, Black Spectacles doesn&#8217;t give much in the way of bonuses and additional tools.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviews-2\"><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Architects\/comments\/1bl4v00\/what_am_i_missing_with_black_spectacles\/\">Reviews<\/a> for Black Spectacles are a little less thrilling, mainly due to the lack of comprehensive materials:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;You need to read the recommended source materials in conjunction to have a chance. Very useful test prep subscription but nowhere near enough alone, not sure why they continue to pretend like it is when it most clearly is not.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>&#8220;Eh. They\u2019re overly priced and their content is mediocre at best. There are a lot of much better resources out there for a lot less.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-2\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Spectacles probably isn&#8217;t the best choice for most candidates due to expensive pricing and a minimal number of materials to work with. However, I do appreciate their virtual workshops, pass guarantee, and an impressive number of practice materials, hence their inclusion in this list.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-5-young-architect-best-accountability\"><strong>5. Young Architect: Best Accountability<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect.png\" alt=\"Young Architect\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect.png 364w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Young-Architect-150x57.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some courses only offer subscriptions, and some offer a blend of on-demand and live. <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.youngarchitect.com\/pages\/homepage\">Young Architect<\/a> offers just one ARE prep resource: the ARE Boot Camp Coaching Program. The boot camp is expensive, but it may be worth the investment for candidates who value personalized coaching, peer interaction, and structured guidance.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ARE Boot Camp is divided into two parts:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Pro Practice:<\/strong> For candidates beginning their ARE exam journey <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Covers:<\/strong> Practice Management (PcM), Project Management (PjM), Construction and Evaluation (CE)<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li><strong>Technical:<\/strong> For candidates in the second half of their exams <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Covers:<\/strong> Project Planning and Design (PPD), Project Development and Documentation (PDD)<\/li> <li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>Pass PcM, PjM, CE; study and take Programming and Analysis (PA)<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-features-3\"><strong>Course Features<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young Architect offers the following in their ARE Boot Camp:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Small groups of 12-14 participants per cohort<\/li> <li>10-week structured experience<\/li> <li>Detailed, in-depth curriculum and syllabus<\/li> <li>Weekly coaching meetings<\/li> <li>Online study groups<\/li> <li><em>Note: Additional study materials will need to be purchased separately<\/em><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-3\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-59e85406-362e-45ec-bcd8-6fa1b15120ab\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e08516a1-5e71-444d-ad07-53286637662f\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Personalized Coaching:<\/strong> If you crave 1-on-1 support in your study sessions, this could be a good choice, as there&#8217;s no shortage of bespoke teaching.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6a61a3e7-4330-4773-9630-9ce3f6aabf4a\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Community Collaboration:<\/strong> Study better with others? You might appreciate Young Architect&#8217;s online study group and the ability to improve alongside your peers.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d0641e67-c8db-4800-a9c9-a09677c7b474\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Hard Deadlines and Accountability:<\/strong> If you struggle to self-motivate, the boot camp&#8217;s hard deadlines will help keep you accountable.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-3\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-72235e62-a87c-4166-931f-97567ad01c21\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e4495b72-16e7-4af8-a4d9-6f8cf5e7f4a2\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Negative Reviews:<\/strong> Like no other course on this list, the Boot Camp, FB group, and even the owner have been described negatively, though I can&#8217;t personally vouch for any of this.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-deedd749-6714-4f27-975b-88aba5715ddd\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Split Experience<\/strong>: Rather than getting access to everything at once, you&#8217;ll have to spend $1,200 twice ($2,400 total) to access both halves of the Boot Camp.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-77657ae5-914b-44da-a923-d0d4b4a72636\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Study Materials Not Included:<\/strong> &#8220;Campers&#8221; are provided with a list of resources they have to purchase alongside their investment, adding more money to an already pricey experience.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviews-3\"><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young Architect<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Architects\/comments\/1fn7jby\/are_study_guides_to_avoid\/\"> reviews<\/a> are also mixed, but there&#8217;s an emphasis on the importance of a community and timelines. Meanwhile, discussions about the actual materials and instruction is much less positive.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;I myself do not recommend the Young Architect study materials (when I bought their stuff they only had Pro Practice portion of ARE) &#8211; they claim it&#8217;s the live discussion from study sessions and thus easier to study and not so dry, but it ends up being a waste of your time. You do not need to listen to a few people arguing for half an hour what&#8217;s the difference between change order and construction change directive, you just need someone to explain to you once and for all.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>&#8220;I like that the Young Architect Boot Camp keeps you accountable to a schedule or I would just never get anything done.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-3\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young Architect&#8217;s ARE Boot Camp isn&#8217;t for most aspiring architects. The high price, lack of included materials, and negative perception surrounding the moral integrity of the course are offputting factors. However, there are also some really positive reviews, making it clear that it&#8217;s the right course for the right people.<\/p> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, if you want the best there is, I cannot recommend School of PE highly enough, closely followed by PPI. From their flexibility and personalization to stellar study materials and a pass guarantee, School of PE is an outstanding option for any aspiring architect.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, if you&#8217;re into live classes, take a look at Kaplan&#8217;s company, PPI. Stellar live instruction and a pass guarantee? You&#8217;re gonna love it.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever prep course you choose, I know that if you put in the time and effort, you&#8217;ll have the results you&#8217;re after. Best of luck in your architectural career!<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737104873439\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How hard is it to pass the ARE exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ARE exam is challenging, with an average pass rate of about 50\u201370%, depending on the division. Success depends on preparation, understanding of concepts, and time management during the test.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737104889937\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do you pass the ARE 5.0 exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To pass the ARE 5.0, focus on consistent studying, using quality prep materials, and practicing with realistic exam questions. A solid study schedule and an understanding of key concepts are crucial.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737104899067\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>ARE 5.0 consists of how many exams?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ARE 5.0 consists of six exams, each covering a specific area of architecture, such as practice management, project management, and construction evaluation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737104906478\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many times can you fail the ARE?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can fail each division of the ARE up to three times in a 12-month period, with no overall limit to the number of attempts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737104915213\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the average time to pass the ARE?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">On average, it takes candidates about two to three years to pass all six divisions of the ARE, but this varies based on individual schedules, skill\/knowledge levels, and study habits.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming an architect is truly a dream job. 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