# CSE Live: What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies
**URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435
**Category:** California Supplemental Exam
**Tags:** cse-live
**Created:** [August 13, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435 "2025-08-13T15:10:50Z")
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/1 "2025-08-13T15:10:50Z")
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee this Wednesday, August 13th at 12PM CT for a discussion on What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies! In Episode 2, we’re breaking down the CSE test format, content areas (e.g. contracts, project execution, environmental regulations), and smart strategies for studying, note-taking, and recall.
**[Click here to watch CSE Live.](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6721240262477432664)**
**[Click here to sign up for the next CSE Live episode on Understanding California Practice.](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5643542946028030047)**
Everyone who posts in this thread today will be eligible to win a free Black Spectacles t-shirt - so don’t hesitate to drop a friendly "Hello!”.
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/2 "2025-08-13T16:22:56Z")
Good morning from Los Angeles!
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/3 "2025-08-13T16:57:18Z")
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### Author:  [@matt.neish](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/matt.neish)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/4 "2025-08-13T17:03:06Z")
Good morning, from Oregon.
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### Author:  [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/5 "2025-08-13T17:03:06Z")
Good morning from Oregon! 🌲 🌞
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### Author:  [@Dgesq422](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Dgesq422)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/6 "2025-08-13T17:05:32Z")
Good morning from Los Angeles.
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### Author:  [@matt.neish](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/matt.neish)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/7 "2025-08-13T17:10:21Z")
How do you add the CSE to our firm membership, we currently have 2 active BS seats.
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### Author:  [@jaimemaiden](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jaimemaiden)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/8 "2025-08-13T17:10:39Z")
Good morning from Denver!
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### Author:  [@Dgesq422](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Dgesq422)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/9 "2025-08-13T17:11:50Z")
Is it recommended to study for the CSE prior to completing the ARE exams?
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/10 "2025-08-13T17:12:06Z")
If you have any questions during CSE Live, drop them in this thread and we’ll bring them up to Marissa at the end during the live Q&A!
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/11 "2025-08-13T17:12:48Z")
Hey Matt! Your firm admin can reach out to Evan who manages their account (I’ll also let him know your interested in having the CSE course added to your firm account)
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### Author:  [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/12 "2025-08-13T17:13:25Z")
Hey! Good question, I’ll bring this up to Marissa during the Q&A session at the end!
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### Author:  [@jeff](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jeff)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/13 "2025-08-13T17:16:31Z")
Good Morning from Oregon
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### Author:  [@matt.neish](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/matt.neish)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/14 "2025-08-13T17:24:04Z")
Does the smart study strategies address the best study methods for those that did their ARE 18 years ago?
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### Author:  [@matt.neish](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/matt.neish)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/15 "2025-08-13T17:34:24Z")
I experienced the same thing a few months ago as well.
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### Author:  [@matt.neish](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/matt.neish)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cse-live-what-s-on-the-cse-key-topics-smart-study-strategies/7435/16 "2025-08-13T17:38:54Z")
Thank you.