ARE Bootcamp Reviews

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About Young Architect:

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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Leticia Garcia

Verified Reviewer

“Bootcamp tells you exactly what to study, you just have to do it and you'll pass! I felt like this program was worth the investment in myself. I recommend bootcamp to any of my friends and coworkers in the industry that is pursuing their license. This program not only helped me pass my exams, but I made friends with people from all over the country and we worked together to achieve a common goal by keeping each other accountable. This program brings out the best in people seeking their licensure. I truly could not have done this so efficiently without the YA Bootcamps to get me across the finish line!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Olivia Vander Heiden

Verified Reviewer

“I was hestitant to join ARE Bootcamp at first because of the cost. I tried to study on my own, failed my first exam, and completely lost momentum. I didn't know where to go from that first fail, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and pay for ARE bootcamp. It is honestly one of the best investments I've made. The material, the coaches, and people you meet through this journey are amazing. Not only do you gain access to great content, but you have the support of coaches in the background and others that are studying as well. Everyone is extremely helpful. It makes this process less intimidating and even a little fun.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Breta Bishop

Verified Reviewer

“Gives you the tools you need to conquer the exams as well as a support system for all of the bumps and challenges along the way. If you're getting started and don't know how or where, this is the place. If you've started testing and are on the verge of giving up, this is the place to get back on track.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Gabe Florimon

Verified Reviewer

“The coaching/guidance process created a really beneficial structure for me to follow personally and to anchor my study efforts around. For me it was worth the investment to cut down the time and I really was able to draw out all that I needed to be successful in my ARE attempts. Prior to the bootcamps it felt there was a daunting information vacuum and the bootcamps were good lighthouses in that journey. Greatly appreciate the program.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Diego O'Farrill

Verified Reviewer

“Bootcamp is the best way to study for the AREs. They provide incredible content to study while making it easily digestible. Above all the content is the incredible community! Bootcamp isn't just a study guide to pass exams, it's a study group that helps each other get across the finish line. There's no better way to study!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Allison Friedel

Verified Reviewer

“YA Bootcamp is the greatest investment I have made in my career - after several failed attempts on the technical exams, I signed up for Bootcamp and passed the rest of my exams within weeks of each other. Having the structure of a syllabus and the community of people to study with was an absolute game changer. I am so thankful to this program and it is the reason I am able to stamp drawings today!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“For those lost in what material to read/watch/review, this is a great place to start. Not only are the team helpful, Mike is always there to answer your questions - with a phone call! That's really personal. Plus, you get to meet individuals who are in the same boat you are and are experiencing the same thing you are. Community is everything and the thing about bootcamp that other 3rd parties don't have, are the meetups. You meet with other individuals taking the same test you are and you review practice questions. It's a really great tool. You also get a plethora of questions and resources. Bootcamp is worth it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I took the Pro Practice Bootcamp and loved the experience. The combination of: the structure, accountability, weekly check-ins and group meetups were the keys to success for me to stay on track, focused, committed and motivated. I was able to pass all my pro practice exams shortly after completing bootcamp. I’ve also stayed connected with several fellow bootcampers who are also on this arduous journey. Prior to joining bootcamp, I struggled for years to pass successfully, and the overall experience of self-learning after grad school was extremely isolating and mundane. If you’re on the fence about joining, just do yourself a favor—save the time—and sign up. The bootcamp is a game changer. Make the investment in yourself and commit to getting licensed. I ended up taking the Technical Bootcamp a few months later, but made several mistakes: started a new job, not taking my exams right away, and not properly managing my priorities of mental/emotional/physical health. I attempted a few exams, but were unsuccessful. Mike and his team refreshed the Young Architect Academy shortly after my second bootcamp, and it’s so valuable to have this much content accessible all in one place. As of now, I’ve committed to another round of Technical Bootcamp this summer as an alum, after realizing I need to be surrounded by like-minded and committed individuals to keep me focused to the end. The amount of content we need to learn and understand as professionals—absolutely deserves a well thought-out learning modality such as this bootcamp, created by a mastermind who understands firsthand this dynamic and rigorous process. Mike, a big thank to this robust community you’ve created. You and your team have been extremely responsive. It was awesome getting to meet you in person a few months ago when you gave your talk in SoCal. Thanks for letting me be a part of this community!”

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