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We are the first NCARB-approved test prep provider with a guarantee* to pass the ARE 5.0.

If you don’t, we’ll pay for your retake.

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Expert

$232.50/MO
$2790 Paid every 12 months
Save $558 over a monthly subscription

Included for all 6 ARE divisions:

Video Lectures and Lecture Slides
Practice Exams
Quizzes
Practical Application Videos
Digital Flashcards
Study Guides
Virtual Workshops
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Pro

$165.84/MO
$1990 Paid every 12 months
Save $398 over a monthly subscription

Included for all 6 ARE divisions:

Video Lectures and Lecture Slides
Practice Exams
Quizzes
Practical Application Videos
Digital Flashcards
Study Guides
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Premium

$124.17/MO
$1490 Paid every 12 months
Save $298 over a monthly subscription

Included for all 6 ARE divisions:

Video Lectures and Lecture Slides
Practice Exams
Quizzes
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We're so confident in our materials that we'll even guarantee you pass the ARE. If you don't we'll pay for your retake.

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$32.50/MO

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$24.17/MO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can plans be paused if I need to take a break?

If you’re looking for more flexibility in your ARE Test Prep, we recommend opting for a monthly membership. Our plans can’t be paused or stopped before the billing cycle is over, however, you can always stop the next auto-renewal through your member profile. Committing to one month at a time will afford you the ability to stop and start as your schedule allows.

Can I purchase access for a few days?

The shortest membership we offer is one-month and is available in every tier. Keeping your success in mind, we can’t recommend less than a month of prep leading up to your exam date.

I don't need access to all 6 ARE divisions, can I purchase access to one at a time?

Our pricing is based on the variety of study materials you have access to, like Virtual Workshops, Practice Exams, Video Lectures, etc., not on the number of divisions. You get access to all six at no additional cost, so take advantage!

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I struggled for far too long...

I struggled for far too long with passing the ARE. I tried multiple other programs and my pass rate was just not as high as I felt it should have been. I switched to Black Spectacles and I was able to finally pass my last two exams and finish! Do not give up! Black Spectacles can help you too!

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Black Spectacles saved my career.

Black Spectacles saved my career. After not passing the first 2 exams with other study material, I invested in Black Spectacles. The lectures are coordinated with the exams which made it very easy to identify areas needing to be strengthened. But it was the exams that I feel make Black Spectacles rise above their competitors. The exams are practically identical to the ARE and the four exams provided help grow confidence and familiarity with the exam process. Thank you again for supporting me on this journey and coaching me to success.

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Invaluable knowledge for the test

As a working project manager, this program is great because the basics are easy to review or easy to skip. The fundamentals are great and it was exactly what I needed to get through the last hurdles of the test.The best part about this program is learning how the ARE asks questions and the expectations in the answers - no matter how much experience you have, this is invaluable knowledge for the test!

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