Someone from Professional Publications Inc. (PPI) noticed my blog and offered me the opportunity to study with their materials and blog about it! This is my first post that really addresses this great opportunity. I am very happy about this because I got the entire ARE 4.0 Exam preparation kit from PPI. This includes flashcards, 7 practice exam books and the ARE Review Manual. The last book covers content from all seven exams.
Now to address how to tackle the ARE Review Manual. How do I start with this bad boy? No really, I’m open to suggestions out there! I suggest reading the introduction at least twice. I have already decided to take Construction Documents first, so I’m reading the Construction Documents & Services section and the 7 chapters encompassed in that section. The intro, no matter what exam you’re studying for, recommends reading Section 9: Building Regulations that encompasses two chapters: Building Codes and Regulations and Barrier-Free Design. On top of that, the Construction Documents chapters occasionally reference other chapters! So I’ve got my reading cut out for me this week!
I hope some of you take up the 10% discount offer on the ARE 4.0 Review Manual (good for 4 more days thru August 31st, 2008) and start studying alongside with me. Come on, let’s do this together! Even if you don’t have your authorization to test letter yet, find a book and start studying! Even if you don’t have the Ballast book, depending on the study material to which you have access, you will find it influences how you approach and study for these exams. Studying early works to your advantage two ways. First, you will have more time to review and process the bulk of information for these exams. Second, you’ll have time to learn what study techniques work for you now. What time to study, or when you’re more receptive. You’ll be able to figure out how long it takes you to read 20 pages, etc. This is all stuff you’ll need to know when you schedule your first exam and set your deadline to pass!
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