Good morning, I took my CE exam yesterday for the first time and I was surprised I failed. I took the black spectacles practice exams and pass the NCARB practice exam and passed it. I don’t know what happened. I spent about 3 months studying for this division and I felt ready. Any advise?
Welcome to the Black Spectacles Community @jimmy! I’m sorry to hear about your CE exam. I know it can be discouraging after putting so much time and effort into preparing, but you’re certainly not alone. Setbacks are a common part of the ARE journey, and you will overcome this obstacle!
We’d be happy to connect you with one of our licensed architects for a 30-minute consultation to talk through your questions, review your experience, and create a plan for your retake. To get started, please report your exam result on your dashboard. Within a few days, you’ll receive an email with a Pre-Consultation Survey. Once you complete the survey, we’ll send you scheduling links so you can choose a meeting time that works for you.
If you have any questions or run into any issues along the way, feel free to reach out to me directly at kiaragalicinao@blackspectacles.com.
Wishing you the best as you prepare for your next attempt!
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Product Coordinator
Black Spectacles