ARE Bootcamp Reviews

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Young Architect began collecting customer reviews on Reviews.io in June 2025.

About Young Architect:

Since 2013, we've helped over 20,000 emerging architects on their path to licensure. Through our coaching and online programs, we've created 200+ hours of video content and 1,000+ practice questions, designed to support your success.

Our flagship program, the ARE Boot Camp, offers an innovative approach to preparing for the ARE:

Learn exactly what to study, when to study it, and how to align your preparation with NCARB’s objectives. It’s a method found nowhere else, and a big reason why Young Architect continues to be a leader in the ARE test-prep industry.

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“To have someone that keeps me accountable and that provides the best information already picked out for me to pass my exams and just get better knowledge and gain confidence in my career, is what I was looking for. Being surrounded by professionals that care about my path to licensure, and bring me the tools I need to succeed, is a gift. They are very supportive and coach you to find the balance you need to prosper and become licensed.”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“ARE Bootcamp linked me with people that we were basically studying with and led me to the right material to study as well as how to study for these exams. I highly recommend the Bootcamp as it is one of the best things I could have done to help prepare for the exams. P”

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Posted 1 month ago

“I found a great community and excellent guidance from day one, with clear study paths and a supportive team that responds quickly. Their podcast is like a valuable compendium of knowledge, and the bootcamp’s competitive pricing makes it even better. Even with my nearly 100% booked schedule, the program helped me focus on the few hours I have each day, avoid emotional setbacks, and truly understand the real scope of the exams. The deadline method, practice questions, and group study sessions make it easier to retain content and take smarter, faster steps toward my goal.”

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Posted 1 month ago

ANTONIO SIERRA

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“To me, the biggest game changer in this course has been the environment of consistency that this bootcamp provides for us ARE candidates. When I first considered joining years ago, I felt nervous that I was not going to be able to keep up, or that my finances were going to be a huge detriment--my mindset was holding me back. I realized that once I was able to shift my mindset to a 'I can do it' mindset, and that my finances were stable enough, I felt ready... and I really wish I realized this sooner! Like, where has this course been all my life? This course has given me the tools to focus on the information that matters, without the marketing fluff or gimmicky "guarantees", to prepare for the Project Management (PjM) exam. Its information is very straightforward, and the Young Architect team has done a great job at curating multitudes of methods to study (videos, reading companions, objective-focused reading of the AHPP), which has helped me stay consistent through its cross-training nature. It has allowed for me to take these exams seriously, while being able to maintain my day-to-day routines, so that I am not 100% pausing my life and my daily commitments outside the ARE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Para mí, el ambiente de consistencia que este programa nos brindó ha sido el factor mas significante que distingue a Young Architect de otros programas. Yo consideré unirme hace años atrás, pero me daba ansiedad pensando en los obstáculos posibles: por ejemplo, si no pudiera seguir el ritmo del currículo, o que mis finanzas me impidieran comprar lo que necesitaba... mi mentalidad me impedía avanzar. Me di cuenta de que una vez que logré cambiar mi mentalidad a "puedo hacerlo" y que mis finanzas se estabilizaron lo suficiente, me sentí listo... ¡y realmente ojalá me hubiera dado cuenta antes! ¿Dónde ha estado este curso toda mi vida? Este curso me ha dado las herramientas para concentrarme en la información que importa, sin publicidad engañosa ni "garantías" engañosas, para prepararme para el examen de Gestión de Proyectos (PjM). La información es muy sencilla, y el equipo de Young Architect ha hecho un excelente trabajo seleccionando multitud de métodos de estudio (videos, guías de lectura, lecturas del AHPP enfocadas en objetivos), lo que me ha ayudado a mantener la constancia gracias a su formación multidisciplinar. Me ha permitido tomarme en serio estos exámenes, a la vez que puedo mantener mis rutinas del día a día, de modo que no estoy pausando al 100% mi vida y mis compromisos diarios fuera del ARE.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“The Young Architect Bootcamp has completely eliminated the guesswork from the overwhelming and often arduous process of figuring out how to study for the ARE. It’s structured like a design studio, where you meet weekly with your instructor and class to reflect on the past week, plan for what’s ahead, and have your questions answered. Built-in accountability made me feel more committed and focused throughout the process. Instead of endless reading, the emphasis on practicing questions helped me feel genuinely prepared for the actual exams. Mike’s approach is realistic, motivating, and energizing. I truly can’t recommend the YA Bootcamp highly enough.”

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Posted 1 month ago

"Mauricio Gregoret"

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“The ARE Bootcamp gave me the structure and support I needed to pass my first exam (PjM). It guided me on what to study, how to study, and helped me keep a good pace. The meetups are an invaluable learning method that really make this program special. It was exactly what I needed, I really recommend it!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Iuliia Fomina

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“I signed up for the 2018 Pro Practice Bootcamp after failing my first PJM exam and feeling deeply discouraged. I had been studying in my free time, but when I saw the actual questions on the exam, I realized I didn’t truly understand them. In my first week, Mike and the YA team introduced us to a structured study plan. We met weekly to review our progress, and we had study group meetups — which, for me, were the heart and soul of the program. The Bootcamp lasts about 33months, but in reality, it doesn’t end until you’ve passed all your exams. The YA platform is designed to provide ongoing support, especially after the Bootcamp ends. There are always Zoom meetups, video resources, practice materials, and guidance to help you prepare for your next exam. After finishing the Bootcamp, I continued with Young Architect Academy, which focuses on each exam individually, along with regular meetups. The meetups deserve their own spotlight — we were so driven to pass these exams that our energy became contagious. We would spend hours going over practice questions together. I took the Professional Practice Bootcamp, which gave me the foundation I needed “to learn how to learn” — and that helped me eventually pass the technical exams too. There is a Technical PPD/PDD Bootcamp available as well. YA have a personal touch. There were times when I called or DM’d Mike for advice, and he answered the phone. Destiny, Lorenzo, and other team members are real people who generously give their time to help students pass these tough exams. They’re truly there for you. My only regret is missing the YA conferences in Portland and other meet-and-greet opportunities — because YA isn’t just a platform. It’s a community.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Lindsey Windom

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“The ARE Bootcamp is an investment you won’t regret! This program has had a major impact on both my career and personal life, not only because of what I have learned, but also because of how much time and money it has saved me. Thanks to the Bootcamp, I was able to focus on the right material from day one, avoid wasting money on unnecessary study resources, and pass each exam on the first try so far (4 down, 2 to go). No wasted time, no costly retakes. What truly sets this program apart is that it doesn’t just teach you how to pass a test. It helps you build real, lasting knowledge that carries over into your day-to-day work as I genuinely understand the material rather than simply memorizing it and moving on. It’s been one of the smartest professional investments I’ve ever made.”

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Posted 1 month ago