Episode 25: Emily Passed the ARE's!
Emily is DONE with the ARE's! In this episode, Maria interviews Emily about all the details of her exam journey and how she made it to her final pass. Emily opens up about her fails (yes, there were multiple), what her exact study schedule was, how to stay sane throughout the whole process, and much more! Be sure to stay tuned to the end for Emily's 7 tips that she’s gathered from passing the ARE’s. Enjoy the episode! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more!
Episode 24: 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
It's summer internship season! And we want YOU to crush it. Whether you are doing a summer internship or beginning a new architecture position, we have 10 ways for you to make the most of your time at work. We cover advice that we wish someone told us when starting out, including being more communicative, prioritizing your goals, utilizing your firm's resources, and much more! These are tips you can carry forward through the rest of your career. We hope you enjoy! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0
Episode 23: ARE Series: How to pass Practice Management
In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, we are breaking down the exam we recommend taking first - Practice Management! We discuss what the test is generally about, the exact resources we used/are currently using, and critical study strategies to PASS this exam.
Episode 22: ARE Series: How to get started on your licensure journey
It's the first of our ARE [Architecture Registration Exam] Series! So you've decided you want to get licensed...now what?! Starting can be overwhelming - but we've got you covered! In this intro episode, we cover all the steps required to become licensed and how to begin the process. How do you become eligible to sit for exams? Are there time limits to reporting AXP hours? What exam order do we recommend? We cover these and other frequently asked questions. Be sure to stick around for the end to hear about our "why" for becoming licensed, how we started in our journey, and where we're at now! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 LINKS MENTIONED: NCARB State Requirements NAAB Accredited Program Search AXP Tasks by Category AXP Tracking Spreadsheet (download + save for your personal use!) ARE 5.0 Handbook