What is in this eBook?
The 2023 Architecture Registration Exam Stories Ebook! It shares the personal journey of 66 licensed Architects and their insights on the Architecture Registration Exams. These are the stories gathered during 2023 that have been shared on my website. This eBook is meant to make it easier to flip through all the stories if you are looking for advice, motivation, or support. The 79 pages also include stats based on the stories gathered.
Each story contains :
An introduction of the professional
A key advice quote regarding the exams
Their exam timeline (pass/fail/excerpts)
Responses to open-ended questions
(minimum of 2 questions answered)
Open-ended Questions Asked
I often get asked "why do I need to get licensed?". Why did you decide that you wanted to be a licensed Architect?
Often people don't know where to start, do you have any advice for those looking to start their exams -or- how did you start?
What type of study materials did you use? Any particular ones that you'd recommend?
How did you fit study time into your schedule? Was there anything in particular that worked well for you?
Do you have any other advice for someone studying for their exams?
The Story Collector
Katelyn Rossier, AIA, CDT, NCARB, LSSBB
Hello! I'm Katelyn, a licensed architect with a deep passion for mentoring, which led her to create mentorDINO.
After witnessing the strain on middle and senior-level staff balancing project workloads and training younger professionals, she recognized the need for better support. mentorDINO offers practical training solutions to alleviate that pressure, helping firms of all sizes and young professionals nationwide develop the skills they need to thrive.
This ebook and stories was inspired from hosting a panel discussion about experiences through the AREs. They were all so different than my own path. I recall feeling so alone in the process and feeling like a failure when I'd get a FAIL. These stories are to hopefully inspire you, guide you, and lift you up if you are down.