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AI Study Coach

Get instant answers and personalized guidance, aligned with current ARE 5.0 objectives and authoritative architectural references.

AI Study Coach

Studying alone means hitting walls. The AI Coach is available instantly whenever a concept isn't clicking — ask it to explain a question you got wrong, dive deeper into a code requirement, or clarify how a principle applies to a real project scenario. No waiting, no guessing.

Practice Tests

Scenario-based questions and case studies that mirror the real ARE format across all six divisions.

Practice Tests

The ARE isn't just about memorizing facts — it tests your judgment. Our 1,700+ scenario-based questions are structured like the real exam across all six divisions, so you build the decision-making skills that actually matter on test day. Immediate feedback after each answer explains why the right choice is right.

✦ Full-Length

ARE Mock Exams

Full-length timed ARE mock exams for all 6 divisions — up to 100 questions, 3–4 hour timer, 63% pass threshold, just like the real NCARB exam.

ARE Mock Exams

Nothing prepares you for the ARE like taking a full-length timed mock exam under real conditions. Our ARE practice exams cover all six divisions with 75–100 scenario-based questions, a live countdown timer, and instant results scored against the 63% NCARB pass threshold. Review every question after — see what you got right, what you missed, and why.

Flashcards

Reinforce key concepts with targeted flashcards covering every topic across all ARE divisions.

Flashcards

Passing the ARE requires a solid foundation of terminology, codes, and principles. Our 600+ flashcards cover the highest-yield topics across every division so you can review quickly between study sessions, commuting, or on a lunch break — and actually retain what you've learned.

Video Lessons

Watch comprehensive video explanations covering all six divisions, sourced from proven study resources.

Video Lessons

Some things just make more sense when you see them explained. Our video library walks through the most tested concepts in each division with clear, focused explanations — giving you the context and visual understanding that turns confusing topics into ones you can apply confidently on the exam.

✦ New

Core Concepts

An objective-by-objective study guide built from the latest NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines. Your foundation before everything else.

Core Concepts

Before you watch videos or take practice tests, you need to know what you're being tested on. Core Concepts is a structured, objective-by-objective study guide for all six ARE divisions — built directly from the official NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines (effective April 2026). Each objective comes with educational content, a key terms glossary, and exam-specific tips to flag what actually shows up on the test.

Performance Analytics

Track your mock exam and practice test scores across all divisions with a visual performance chart — see exactly where you stand against the 63% pass threshold.

Performance Analytics

See exactly where you stand, division by division. Every mock exam and practice test score feeds a visual performance chart benchmarked against the 63% NCARB pass threshold, so you always know which division needs more attention before exam day.

Exam Countdown

Set your ARE exam date and track exactly how many days you have left to prepare — color-coded urgency so you always know where you stand.

Exam Countdown

Set your real ARE exam date and AREna AI keeps a color-coded countdown running everywhere that matters, so urgency builds naturally as test day approaches instead of catching you off guard on the day you sit down to test.

✦ Fun

Gamification

Earn belts, badges, and streaks as you study — turning exam prep into steady, addictive progress instead of a slog.

Gamification

Climb from White Belt to Black Belt as you pass divisions, keep your Daily Kata streak alive, and unlock badges like Century Club and Section Master. Progress you can actually see is progress you stick with — gamification keeps studying consistent instead of something you dread.

✦ New Feature

Core Concepts: Your ARE Textbook

Every exam objective across all six ARE divisions — explained clearly, with key terms and exam-specific tips. Built objective-by-objective directly from the official NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines (effective April 2026). The ideal first stop before videos and practice tests.

87 objectives coveredAll 6 ARE divisionsUpdated April 2026Key terms per objectiveExam tips per objective
Core Concepts · PDD
2.1Documentation of Building Design
2.3Detailed Building Drawings
3.2Project Specifications
4.1IBC at Detail Level
Based on NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines · April 2026
PcM Mock ExamPASS
75 questions · 3h68%
PPD Mock ExamPASS
100 questions · 4h71%
PA Mock ExamFAIL
75 questions · 3h58%
63% required to pass · NCARB standard
✦ Full-Length ARE Mock Exams

Practice Under Real Exam Conditions

Our ARE mock exams simulate the real NCARB testing experience — timed, scenario-based, and scored against the 63% pass threshold. Each division gets its own full-length ARE practice exam: 75–100 questions with a 3–4 hour countdown, section breakdowns, flagging, and a detailed results review so you know exactly what to study next.

450+ mock exam questionsAll 6 ARE divisions3–4 hour timed examsSection-by-section breakdownInstant results & review63% pass threshold
✦ Constantly Growing

A Growing Bank of Scenario-Based Questions

Our question library is regularly updated with new real-world scenarios and case studies across all six ARE divisions — so every study session feels fresh and keeps you sharp for the actual exam.

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  • All 6 ARE divisions
  • 1,700+ practice questions
  • Full-length ARE mock exams (450+ questions)
  • Core Concepts study guide (NCARB-aligned)
  • Scenario-based practice tests
  • Flashcard study mode
  • Video lesson library
  • Performance analytics dashboard
  • AI study coach
  • AI study plan generator

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