Hi @luisr! The guide has been around for a few months now and we don’t have hard numbers to share yet, but anecdotally, the feedback has been very positive and at times constructive! The Desk Crits pass rate is something we are actively working on putting a number to, so stay tuned!
To pick the single customer feedback we’ve heard most often, we’ve been thrilled to find that our readers love the clarity + simplicity of the book.The ARE will never be a one-stop-shop, and from the beginning, we’ve set out to create a road map with fundamental notes. There is SO much material out there and by simply spelling out what to study and the chapters/pages you can find the information we’ve heard from Desk Crits customers that we’ve lowered stress levels and sped up studying times. As two survivors that cursed the complexity of this process all the way along, this is really so nice to hear!
Also, we’re all designers here, so the fact that the book looks great (so we have heard!) has really resonated with people. You’re going to be spending a lot of time on this. We like that this thing you’re lugging around all the time might make you feel good about what you are doing!
And one piece of constructive feedback we’ve heard: more diagrams! We’re all visual people. We hear you!
Finally, yes, the book is a one time purchase and covers all 6 ARE exams.
Thank you everyone for stopping by and for asking Tess & Sam your questions about the ARE.
They’re already over on time so that’s it for now, but thank you all again and I hope you found some good advice!
As a reminder, if you’re looking to get your own copy of Desk Crits: The Insider’s Guide to the A.R.E. 5.0, you can get $10 off with coupon code SPECTACLES10 at check out. Their site can be found here.
Hi @leo! We are not currently NCARB approved but have been at this since December. We’ve come at this from the perspective of two young architects interested in helping our peers!
Thank you @Lara and everyone else for joining! We had a great time chatting with all of you, and best of luck with all of your exams, we know you can do it!! Please stay in touch!
Howdy. What supplementary materials do you recommend? I love that Desk Crits is so concise, but I’m curious if there are any longer reference books you strongly endorse. Thanks.
@desk_crits Tess & Sam. Thank you for spending some time with us and sharing your experiences passing these exams. Super helpful and inspiring! Keep up the great work at Desk Crits!
In Houston, TX there has been several issues with exams not pulling up or stopping during the exam at the prometeric centers. Many people I know show up ready to test and are unable to because of technical issues. Is there a plan to fix this? Also with one center open in Houston proper - scheduling a test is impossible, especially when many people have to reschedule due to technical issues on there exam day.