Free ARE Practice Exams Led to 12 Percentage Point Increase in Pass Rates
The free Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) practice exams launched in June led to a twelve-percentage point increase in pass rates for candidates who used the practice exams, compared to candidates who did not use the practice exams. Candidates who used the practice exam outperformed those who did not across all six divisions of the ARE.
The National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) launched free practice exams for all six divisions of the ARE to provide a free, high-quality resource for candidates. They launched on June 14, 2022, as part of the migration to a new exam vendor, PSI.