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Black Spectacles members report pass rates 40% higher than the NCARB average of 55%

Black Spectacles helps you avoid expensive retakes with pass rates that are 40% higher than NCARB’s national average which means:

  • Fewer retakes
  • Less wasted time
  • Faster path to licensure
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Black Spectacles members report 40% higher pass rates

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How Learning Science Leads to Higher ARE Pass Rates

Repetition = Remembering on Exam Day

Passing the ARE requires more than reading once and hoping it sticks. True retention comes from repeated reinforcement.

That is why Black Spectacles delivers each concept 10 to 15 times across multiple study formats, so you lock in knowledge, retain it longer, and recall it under pressure on exam day. 

This approach is one of the key reasons our members achieve pass rates 40% higher than NCARB’s national average.
With Black Spectacles, you will learn through:

  • Video lectures that explain the concepts tested in exam questions with visuals and real-world examples
  • Quiz breaks inside lectures to check your understanding while you watch
  • Flashcards tied directly to key lecture terms for quick, on-the-go review
  • Practice Exams that reference the concepts taught in lectures so you can test recall under real conditions
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Black Spectacles members report completing licensure in half the time of the NCARB average.

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40% Higher Pass Rate

Our pass rate surpasses the national average by more than 40%

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