If I remember correctly the first edition has quite a few mistakes throughout it. I believe there is an addendum online that has all of the corrections. That being said this should be one of multiple resources you use to study so I don't think the errors are significant enough to be the difference between a pass and a fail. I'd probably save the $$ and get the cheaper version. Just check the errors/omissions to ensure you aren't study incorrect information. This guide is extremely broad. It's useful but I don't think it's comprehensive enough to be a standalone resource. I liked using this as a broad overview and then digging into more detail with the AHPP.
If you can swing the price tag, I highly recommend Black Spectacles. I used them for 4.0, and as a visual learner, it definitely helped me to remember what I had read. If you go on the website, they have a video preview so you can get a sense of what it is. The content isn't enough on its own; you definitely still need a study guide like what you asked about in your OP, but it helps to explain and reinforce what you're learning. Also, recommend ARECoach forum. It is a good place to ask questions about your study material if you don't have a colleague in your office who can/will help you, or just complain about the ARE in general when you get sick of studying. They have some lists of all of the various resources people have used to pass. Some resources are free online; others you may have to buy.
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Gonna start studying for the AREs, is there a difference between edition of popular prep guides?
The latest edition of the ARE prep guide is $225. https://ppi2pass.com/are-5-0-review-manual-are5rmp.html?mkwid=&pcrid=387337900688&pmt=&pkw=&pdv=c&slid=&product=ARE5RMP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=%7Badid%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6taWqP_g6AIV4AiICR36xgzbEAQYASABEgItS_D_BwE
I found the first edition for $95 on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/p/228729385?iid= =ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=283360004425&targetid=884108885999&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9011905&poi=&campaignid=9423618396&mkgroupid=95235844226&rlsatarget=pla-884108885999&abcId=1141016&merchantid=6296724&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6taWqP_g6AIV4AiICR36xgzbEAkYASABEgJfuvD_BwE
Has anyone taken the exams and know if there is any major difference in both editions? Are there any other prep guides you suggest?
If I remember correctly the first edition has quite a few mistakes throughout it. I believe there is an addendum online that has all of the corrections. That being said this should be one of multiple resources you use to study so I don't think the errors are significant enough to be the difference between a pass and a fail. I'd probably save the $$ and get the cheaper version. Just check the errors/omissions to ensure you aren't study incorrect information. This guide is extremely broad. It's useful but I don't think it's comprehensive enough to be a standalone resource. I liked using this as a broad overview and then digging into more detail with the AHPP.
If you can swing the price tag, I highly recommend Black Spectacles. I used them for 4.0, and as a visual learner, it definitely helped me to remember what I had read. If you go on the website, they have a video preview so you can get a sense of what it is. The content isn't enough on its own; you definitely still need a study guide like what you asked about in your OP, but it helps to explain and reinforce what you're learning. Also, recommend ARECoach forum. It is a good place to ask questions about your study material if you don't have a colleague in your office who can/will help you, or just complain about the ARE in general when you get sick of studying. They have some lists of all of the various resources people have used to pass. Some resources are free online; others you may have to buy.
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