The 30-Day Study Challenge is designed to help you take the next big step toward licensure by providing the structure, resources, and community support you need to confidently schedule and pass your next ARE exam—all for just $20. Click here to sign up!
Why Join the Challenge?
This challenge is designed to give you:
- A clear, structured study plan tailored to your chosen division, ensuring you stay on track every day.
- The confidence and preparation needed to successfully schedule and pass your ARE exam within 30 days.
- A supportive community of fellow participants and ARE coaches to keep you accountable and motivated throughout the journey.
Duration: This challenge starts on Thursday, February 20th and ends on Friday, March 21st.
How the 30-Day Study Challenge Works
- Choose Your Division: Select the ARE division you’ll focus on during the challenge.
- Download Your Study Guide: Stay on track with a detailed 30-day plan tailored to your selected division.
- Join the Live Q&A session: Join Black Spectacles ARE coaches on Thursday, February 20th at 12:00 PM CT for a live Q&A to learn how to navigate the challenge and get answers to your questions about scheduling, studying, or taking your exam. Click here to sign up!
- Schedule Your Exam: Commit to your goal by adding your exam date to the community progress tracker. Click here to view the progress tracker!
- Complete Practice Exams: Assess your strengths and track your improvement by taking one practice exam at the start and another at the end of the challenge.
- Engage with the Community: Share your progress, exchange tips, and celebrate wins with like-minded participants in the ARE Community.
- Follow the Plan: Complete daily tasks outlined in the study guide to build and reinforce your knowledge.
- Take Your Exam: Finish your 30-day journey by completing your ARE exam!
With the 30-Day Study Challenge, you’ll have everything you need to confidently pass one ARE exam in just 30 days.
Let’s make this your year to achieve licensure!
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Hey everyone, welcome to the 30-day study challenge! You can use this post to share which division you’re studying, connect with fellow participants, and exchange tips, progress updates, and wins along the way.
Here’s What’s Next for You:
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Join the Live Q&A Session: Join Black Spectacles ARE coaches on Thursday, February 20th at 12:00 PM CT for a live Q&A to learn how to navigate the challenge and ask any questions about your exam.
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Stay on Track with the Progress Tracker: Stay accountable by adding your division and exam date to the community tracker. It’s a simple step that helps you stay committed to your goal.
Feel free to reach out with any questions before and throughout the 30-day study challenge, our ARE coaches will be monitoring this thread to answer any question you have!
Hi there, would this challenge offer additional study material that is not already available to us with subscriptions? I would like to participate, just not sure if it is redundant material I would be paying for.
Hey Joaquin! You won’t need any additional study materials for this challenge—we’ve designed it to help you stay focused, follow a structured 30-day plan, and gain the confidence to pass your exam in just 30 days. Our in-house architects are here to support you by answering questions, and you’ll also be able to connect with other members studying the same division.
Let me know if you have any questions—I’m happy to help. Thanks!
I’ve passed PjM, PcM, CE since September and I am taking PA on March 22nd. I hope the extra support of the 30-day challenge will help me stay motivated!!
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Love to hear it! As we get closer to the challenge starting, I’ll start reaching out to participants studying the same division as you to create a study group!
My last one is the PPD. Not sure how to change it in the tracker. Thanks!
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CE is my last pro-practice exam. but it’s in 2 day… I think I would take benefit if I passed it and started with PA. hopefully soon!
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Hey Jaime! I just updated your division to Project Planning & Design, let me know if you have any questions - thanks!
Hey Karim! Good luck on your exam!
Thank you! I just PASSED it. ready for PA now.
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You absolutely love to hear it, congratulations Karim!
Hi Black Spectacles Team,
I hope you’re all doing well.
I have a quick question: When and how can I select the area for the Study Challenge?
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Hey! When you sign up for the 30-Day Study Challenge there is a section on the sign up form that says “Which ARE division are you studying for?” that is where you can pick the division you’ll be studying. Let me know if you have any questions, I’m here to help!
4 Down, 2 To Go.
Planning to take PPD mid March.
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PA is my test. Unfortunately, I failed PJM and CE, so I moved to PA.
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I have signed up and picked my exam. When are we supposed to pay the $20 fee. Is it after the 20th?