My Examination: Fact Sheet
The Fact Sheet includes an overview of My Examination's exciting new benefits, plus everything you need to know about blackout dates, the rolling clock, exam eligibility, and more.

My Examination: Frequently Asked Questions
The upcoming launch of My Examination has raised several questions about changes to the exam process. This document sets the record straight and busts a few myths about what these changes mean for candidates.

My Examination: Candidate Tip Sheet
The Tip Sheet is essential reading for ARE candidates. The document highlights key changes coming to the ARE process, along with steps you can take to prepare for the blackout and establishing an NCARB Record.

The Architect Registration Examination: The Little ARE Book
NCARB produced the first national exam for architects in 1965. Since then, many changes have been made to the exam—after deliberate, studied, and controlled evaluation—for two essential reasons: to update questions so that they reflect current architectural practices and to utilize technology that more accurately assesses the abilities of the candidate. This brochure gives an overview of appointment scheduling, exam security, the confidentiality agreement, and answers FAQs on who to contact if you need assistance at any stage of the testing process.

ARE Security and Development Fee FAQs
In recent months, NCARB has had to turn off substantial amounts of exam content after several candidates posted ARE content on the internet. The cost to develop and replace the exposed content and handle the administrative and legal costs related to these incidents totals an estimated $1.1 million. While the new fee structure will help offset the costs incurred as a result of exam disclosure, it still falls short of the actual cost of developing and administering the exam and monitoring its security.

ARE Security FAQs
Read factually answered questions about ARE security issues.

The BEA Program
An easy-to-use reference brochure outlining the process to apply for NCARB certification through the Broadly Experienced Architect (BEA) Program.

BEA Education Dossier Tutorial
The Broadly Experienced Education (BEA) Dossier Tutorial is meant to help new process BEA applicants in the preparation of their digital dossiers.

The BEFA Program
Foreign architects are eligible to apply for an NCARB Certificate through the Broadly Experience Foreign Architect Program. The BEFA process requires establishment of an NCARB Record, preparation of a dossier to demonstrate experience, and a personal interview.

The Interns' IDP 2.0 Rollover Guide
New! November 2011. The guide provides a general overview of policies and procedures of the IDP 2.0 rollover and definitions of important terms.

IDP 2.0 Fact Sheet
Get the facts about IDP 2.0.

Tip Sheet for Interns
Tips to help interns prepare for the rollover to IDP 2.0.

Tip Sheet for Supervisors and Mentors
Tips to help supervisors and mentors prepare for the rollover to IDP 2.0.

IDP 2.0: 5,600 Hours
IDP 2.0 includes four experience catego­ries and 17 experience areas. There are minimum experience hours in each experience category and area as well as elective hours that must be earned to fulfill the 5,600 hour requirement.

IDP 2.0 Rollover Map
See how the current IDP training requirements will become IDP 2.0.

Mobile You
Be ready for opportunities in every economy—find out the benefits of NCARB certification.

NCARB and You
Learn NCARB's role in the licensure process and how we help architect's earn reciprocal registration in other jurisdictions.

Planning on Being an Architect
There are five important steps in the process of becoming an architect.

ARE 4.0 Reverse Transition Chart
This chart shows how ARE 4.0 divisions translate to ARE 3.1 divisions.

ARE 4.0 Transition Chart
This chart shows how ARE 3.1 divisions translate to ARE 4.0 divisions.