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Santa Barbara, CA
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Becoming licensed takes more than study materials. It takes accountability, encouragement, and people who genuinely want to see you succeed.
Why so many talented candidates get stuck.
Jobs change. Families grow. Time is limited. Every candidate’s journey is different. Architecture is collaborative. Becoming licensed should be too.
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Every path to licensure is different. Here are a few candidates finding their way forward with PrepARE.
Finished strong
“I passed both of my final exams within two weeks of each other! I definitely could not have done it without the courses—they were incredibly helpful.”
Ashleigh H.
Fort Worth, TX
Still moving
“I’ve passed four of my six exams, with the last two scheduled. PrepARE has helped me keep moving—and reminded me that I don’t have to do this alone.”
Carlos M.
San Diego, CA