Hi everyone,
looking for a study group here. I have PPD and PDD for the last two tests. I have taken both tests a few times but have not passed. Would like to see if a study group could help push me through.
I am located in CST. Evenings work if anyone is available.
Thank you in advance,
Roy
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Welcome to the ARE Community, @p.ghoshroy! Congratulations on making it this far in your ARE journey. You are so close to the finish line!
Joining a study group is a great way to collaborate with fellow ARE candidates, gain insights from other professionals in the field, and stay on track with studying.
We will actually be opening sign-ups for the July Edition of our 30-Day Study Challenge later this week! We encourage participants to create study groups as they navigate the challenge. We will help participants get connected with each other, then it will be up to groups to figure out best times and frequencies to meet. Keep an eye out on the ARE Community and your email for more information about the challenge coming soon!
If you are also looking for a structured study session to join, we host Virtual Workshops every Sunday at 2-4pm CT. They are facilitated by a registered architect coach, who guides participants through a Group Exercise focused on the most difficult ARE topics and formatted similarly to a case study. These workshops are excellent if you’re looking to get additional practice on ARE topics, as well as collaborate with peers.
Happy studying and good luck!
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Product Coordinator
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I have joined the study group for the 30 day exam prep.
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hello @p.ghoshroy ,
I am in the same position as you. I need to complete PPD and PDD. I have taken both exams a few times. I am located in PST, and have signed up for the 30 day challenge as well. Maybe we can help each other out a bit here. Looking forward to it!
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Hi Jesus [Assuming that’s what you go by],
I go by ‘Roy’.
Sounds like a great plan. I am located in CT [Houston Texas]. Doing the 30 day challenge, took my date for End of August. I am currently doing the BS videos and also the ASC hand book.
Lets get it done 
Thanks for reaching out.
Looking forward to studying and getting past the finish line on this.
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@jesus.abril.jr @p.ghoshroy I’m so glad that you’ve both connected! It really helps to know that you’re not alone along this journey.
I’ll be starting some message threads to help facilitate the formation of study groups within the @30DayStudyChallengeCohort_July-August2025 so keep an eye out for that. I’m sure there will be other PPD studiers eager to join you both!
Thanks for being a part of the 30-Day Study Challenge! You got this 
I am also studying for PPD and PDD and in the same boat as you, I have failed these exams multiple times and my last attempt was very close to passing. Let me know if you are interested in forming a study group. Thanks!
@rashi17oct I’m sorry to hear about your struggles with PPD and PDD. I can definitely relate, as these divisions can definitely be the most challenging! I’m glad that you are here, as having this community support will help you get that PASS!
I just added you to the PPD Study Group Thread specifically for the 30-Day Study Challenge so you can get connected with other PPD studiers! Let me know if you have trouble accessing it.
Good luck!
Kiara
Hi Kiara, can you please add me to the PPD thread as well? I am struggling to find it.
Hi! Martha here, looking to join a study group as well! I have PPD & PDD left. I’m in NY, and am available for evening meetings, thanks!
Hi @joshuapclark09 & @marthafern! I just tagged you both in the PPD Study Group Thread so you can post a comment there and let the group know that you’d like to join the study group.
You can also click on this link here to access the thread: PPD Study Group Thread
Happy studying!
Where are you located. Looks like there are several people who have joined the 30 day challenge, would be good to see if we could do a google meet, and talk about what we are studying at this point, and any thing we all can help with ..
Hi everyone! I am currently studying for PPD. I have this and PDD left. I am excited to work with everyone and support others on the journey.
Thanks @kiaragalicinao … Hi @joshuapclark09 @p.ghoshroy , I just joined the challenge. I have only PPD and PDD left as well. I think google meet is an easy platform to meet. I’m located in NY. Hopefully we can meet to study and help each other. thx
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