The ARE Anxiety Phenomenon

2019-10-14T12:00:00-04:00

The Architectural Registration Exam is the gateway to licensure for thousands of aspiring architects across the country. Six divisions, hours of studying, years of schooling, and practice. It's an undertaking both exhilarating and debilitating, but at the same time, in its achievement, rewarding. For many candidates, however, preparation and study aren't the hurdle, but instead, it's the inescapable emotional obstacles that hold us back: the anxieties, distractions, and uncertainties surrounding the exam. We think of failing and try to fight off the fear that follows. "Everyone will think I don't have what it takes. I'll look like a fool," we might imagine. Why do things like this, and so many others cripple us? And how can we think about it in a new way?

How to Pass the Architectural Registration Exam

2019-05-31T11:51:00-04:00

The Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). It’s the culmination of years of study, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next; six grueling tests that push most young designers to their limit. The studying is strenuous, the fear of failure unbearable, and yet those of us seeking the coveted title of Architect endure the fire. Your only concern until you complete the exams is, “how do I pass them?” Answering this would be your saving grace. Let’s look at how to overcome this mountain and move to the next phase in our careers, but be warned, this isn’t a “follow these steps, and you’ll pass” kind of a thing. Ask any licensed architect, and they’ll be the first to tell you — it takes hard work. This article will give you some tools to embrace that simple fact and move forward confidently in your endeavor.

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The ARE Anxiety Phenomenon

How to Pass the Architectural Registration Exam