Taking the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) can be a daunting process. But we’re here to help.
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The BSA is seeking ARE Mentors to share their guidance, support, and provide motivation to those who are currently going through the licensure process.
The BSA has a library of ARE 5.0 study materials, and other supplemental content available for check out.
A list of helpful resources and opportunities for those interested in licensure.
Find out how the BSA can help you on your journey to pass the ARE exams, and support you through the licensure process.
Join the BSA and become more involved with the amazing committees, programs, events, learning, and networking that the BSA can offer—all for free!
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The ARE Lending Library is back! BSA members can borrow from a wide range of study guides and other materials, for a small deposit.
A library of Brightwood (Kaplan) 5.0 guides and other study materials are available at the BSA offices for BSA members to borrow -- please see here for a full list of materials and more information.
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Are you a current NOMA and/or NOMAS member in the Greater Boston Area? For those who meet the eligibility criteria, the BosNOMA ARE Scholarship scholarship will cover the cost of one ARE exam. Selection will take place each quarter through a lottery system.
The full eligibility criteria and application can be found here.
The BSA Future Architect Scholarship program (FAS) entitles those working toward licensure to a waiver for BSA dues for a period of five years while testing. New graduate applicants are already able to claim one free year of BSA/AIA membership. Those participating in a free new graduate year of membership (graduated in the last 18 months) are qualified to receive four years of waived BSA dues under the FAS program. All FAS applicants will still be required to pay the AIA National portion of annual membership dues. Documentation is required.
Email [email protected] for comprehensive information and an application form.
The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals at early stages in their careers and helps defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Developed by the AIA National Associates Committee, the scholarship honors the memory of late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA.
NCARB offers a lot of resources for getting through the exams and testing updates.
AIA also offers information and resources for getting through the exams and testing updates:
Success Teams at the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) offer the opportunity to learn from and share with your peers and future colleagues as you prepare for the Architect Registration Examination ® (ARE®).
During a kickoff meeting, we introduce you to the program and to a NCARB professional who will act as your ARE expert and study teams are formed. Each team coordinates their own schedule to study together, sharing resources and tips to keep everyone on track. Joining a team means agreeing to meet with and support your team members through the completion of their exam series. kickoff meetings are held quarterly. Email [email protected] to add yourself to the interest list so you will be notified once the next meeting is scheduled.
The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) welcomes current students who do not hold an architecture license interested in architecture and the built environment to become more involved with the amazing committees, programs, events, learning, and networking that the BSA can offer—all for free!
Learn more about student memberships here.
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