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Frequently Asked Questions About...the ARE How
many divisions make up the ARE 3.1? What
if I think some of the questions were not clear/not pertinent to that
division? For
the multiple-choice questions, I’ve heard that I will only be able to
look at one question at a time and I will not be able to go back to previous
questions to change answers. Is this true? When
is the computer-based exam given? Do
I have to take the exam at a test center within the borders of the state
or province where I am seeking my initial license (registration)? Why
is my eligibility not in the system? What
kinds of practice programs are available for use before taking the graphic
vignettes on computer? If
I fail a division of the exam, why do I have to wait six months until
I can retake that division? Do you have a question that hasn't been answered? Send it to us!
Save 20% on Kaplan A/E/C study materials here. ARE Review Series Frequently Asked Questions about the ARE Seminar Series Frequently Asked Questions about the ARE Frequently Asked Questions about IDP February Saturday 23 Graphics I-Site Planning with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) March Saturday 1 Graphics II-Building Technology with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) Sunday 2 Graphics III-Building Planning with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) Saturday 8 California Supplemental Exam Prep Monday 17: Construction Documents I with Rob Williamson, AIA ( 6-9pm ) Monday 24: Construction Documents II with Rob Williamson, AIA ( 6-9pm ) April Saturday 5 Mock Supplemental Oral Exam Saturday 12 Pre-Design with Hasfa Burt, AIA (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Saturday 26: Materials & Methods I with Doug Whiteaker, AIA (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Sunday 27: Materials & Methods II with Doug Whiteaker, AIA (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) July Saturday 19 Graphics I-Site Planning with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) Saturday 26 Graphics II-Building Technology with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) Sunday 27 Graphics III-Building Planning with Gray Dougherty, Assoc. AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) August Saturday 23 Building Codes with Kerwin Lee, AIA (10:00am-5:00pm) September Saturday 6: General Structures and Lateral Forces with Larry Wong, SE (10:00am-5:00pm) Sunday 7: General Structures and Lateral Forces with Larry Wong, SE (10:00am-5:00pm) Saturday 13: MEP I (Mechanical and Plumbing) with Tyler Bradshaw, PE (10:00am-5:00pm) Saturday 20: MEP II (Mechanical and Plumbing) with Tyler Bradshaw, PE (10:00am-5:00pm) Saturday 27: MEP III (Electrical Systems) with Mark Fisher, PE (10:00am-5:00pm) October Saturday 11: Materials & Methods (Fall) with Doug Whiteaker, AIA (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Sunday 12: Materials & Methods (Fall) with Doug Whiteaker, AIA (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Thursday 16 : Construction Documents I with Rob Williamson, AIA ( 6-9pm ) Thursday 23 : Construction Documents II with Rob Williamson, AIA ( 6-9pm ) November Saturday 15 Pre-Design (Fall) with Marina Rubina (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Registration Registration is now open all classes. To sign up for notification of classes enter your email here: http://www.aiaeb.org/newsletter.htm .
Frequently Asked Questions about the ARE Seminar Series Can I register and pay as I take the classes? As long as your register and pay for the classes in advance as you go a long, that's fine. If you plan on taking all of the classes you will save money by registering for the Full Series in advance. If you are registering by mail, please send in a separate registration form with each payment that you make. Do not circle all the classes you plan to take without sending payment for all classes circled (ie., don't send partial payments). I don't want to use my credit card online. While Acteva does offer secure online-credit card transactions, we realize some people prefer to mail in a check. Therefore, feel free to mail or walk-in your registration and check. Also, you can walk-in to the office and pay by credit card. Can I pick up course material early? Yes! The course material will be available one week prior to class start date. Please contact the chapter office at 510/464-3600. Please note you will be charged for duplicate materials. How can I become a member of AIA East Bay? If you live and/or work in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County or Napa County you can join AIA East Bay. If you're currently a member in another AIA chapter but qualify for membership in the AIA East Bay you can download a transfer form here. I'm a member of another AIA chapter. Why don't I get the full AIA discount? Members of AIA East Bay receive full discounts for the ARE series; Members of any other AIA chapter receive a member-discount off the registration price. I'm not a member of AIA East Bay, but my firm is. Do I get the chapter member rate? Yes! If your firm is an AIA East Bay Member Firm (call 510/464-3600 x.11 to confirm), simply enter the firm's name in the "Member Number" position of the registration form. I registered but now I can't make it. Can I get a refund? Since AIA East Bay has to make a commitment to compensate the instructors, we regret cannot give full refunds. However, you can transfer your registration to someone else. Refunds are as follows: Refund Information: 80% refund given if cancelled more than two weeks prior to class. 40% refund given if cancelled more than seven days prior to class. No refund given if cancelled seven days or less prior to class. Are food and beverages included in registration costs? No. Are there hotels nearby? Where should I stay? There are many hotels and motels in downtown Oakland and Jack London Square. You can look at them at www.expedia.com . Where can I park? What's the nearest BART Station? We strongly recommend you take advantage of the BART. We are one block from the 12th Street City Center BART station. If you decide to drive, there are numerous parking garages within a block of the chapter office. The Clay Street Garage, between 14th & 15th Streets, is free on Saturdays and Sundays, and opens at 9:30am on the weekend. Are review books included in the cost of the session? Course materials are included in the cost of the session. However, we encourage you to supplement your preparations with the Kaplan A/E/C materials as well. They are available for 48-hour loan to all chapter members on a first-come basis. Non-members are free to use them as reference materials in the chapter office (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). You can purchase them online--and save 20%--here: Save 20% on Kaplan A/E/C study materials here. I have more questions. Who can help me? Contact Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator at 510/464-3600.
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