Podcast
089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE)
This episode of the ARE podcast gives five key tips for passing the ARE Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. The focus is on thinking.
088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure
David discusses how to course correct after failing an ARE exam. He explains why one failed division shouldn’t create a.
087. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Management (PjM)
In Episode 87 of the ARE Podcast, David and Eric break down the five most important strategies for passing the Project Management (PjM) division and how to think like a project manager on exam day.
086. ARE Mentor: Schedule the Exam Before You Feel Ready
In this episode, David emphasizes the importance of scheduling the your first or next Architect Registration Examination (ARE) before feeling fully ready.
085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report
In this episode, David and Eric discuss how to realistically interpret NCARB ARE score reports without overthinking them.
084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System
In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution — alongside the ongoing ARE Technical episodes released on Fridays.
083. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Practice Management (PcM)
In Episode 83 of the ARE Podcast, David and Eric break down the five most important strategies for passing the Practice Management (PcM) division.
082. ARE Reset: Resetting the ARE Podcast
In this solo Tuesday episode, David shares why he’s resetting the ARE Podcast, what’s changing, and how this shift is designed to help you build clarity and consistency in your exam journey.
Episode 81: Getting Started with the ARE in 2026
In this episode, David and Eric break down what it really takes to pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) in 2026.
Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey
In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where’s Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE.
Episode 79: The RFP Process Explained for Private and Public Projects
In this podcast, we discuss another frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, the RFP (Request For Proposal) process for both public and private projects.
Episode 78: Fire Separation – 4 Types
In this podcast, we discuss a frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, fire separation and the 4 types.