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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“Before joining ARE Bootcamp, I struggled to focus and commit fully to studying for the exams. But once I signed up, it was truly a game changer. Mike’s Bootcamp gave me the structure and accountability I needed to reach the finish line. I enrolled in both the ProPractice and Technical Bootcamps, and along the way, I made friendships and professional connections I never imagined possible. The Bootcamp provides weekly assignments, readings, and videos, and after just nine weeks, I had a clear sense of what I needed to succeed. One of the most effective study strategies for me was the weekly meetups. Whether I was preparing to present or simply participating, these group sessions—where we answered practice questions and listened to each other's explanations—made the concepts stick in a way that solo studying never could. They were truly a standout part of the experience. I'm a foreign-trained architect from Colombia, 50 years old, a mom of two daughters (25 and 18), with a husband, a dog, and a business to run—so, yes, I’m a very busy person. But I made a conscious decision: getting my architectural license was the most important job I had, and I treated it as such. That mindset shift helped me prioritize my studies and ultimately achieve licensure. I'm proud to say I received my architectural license in March of this year, and I’m incredibly excited to now put my name on all of my designs. Thank you, Mike, for a wonderful program—and for believing in me.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Adam DeLumen

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“This is the only Bootcamp / program I would recommend for anyone seriously looking to pass the ARE. The information provided and taught, the accountability, and quality are the absolute best. I started my bootcamp journey in October of 2023, registered, and owned my own firm by March of 2025. I could not have done it without Mike, Lorenzo, Emily and Destiny, believe me I tried. I started my architectural journey in 1990, spending thousands of dollars on classes and tests starting with ARE 3.1. The YA Bootcamp got me to the finish line, and I must say they made it easy in my opinion. Here is my recommendation to anyone looking to become registered, follow Mike's program, be patient, be accountable and you will get there.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Erica Richter

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“Bootcamp isn’t just another test prep service, it’s so much more than that. It’s a community of people who get what you’re going through, because they’re on the same path, working toward becoming licensed architects too. What really sets it apart is how much support and encouragement you get along the way, from the amazing staff to the fellow bootcampers who quickly start to feel like friends. You’re not just studying; you’re growing together, both personally and professionally, and building relationships that stick with you long after you’ve passed your exams.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Kyle Jenkins

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“Great material content and direction by Mike and the Young Architect Team. The meetups are a great tool, the practice question are thought proving, and the syllabus content is superb.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Lorenzo Franchina

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“oining the Young Architect Academy was a turning point in my career. As someone who had been working in the profession for years, this program finally provided me with the structure, motivation, and support I needed to cross the finish line and become a licensed architect. The Academy doesn’t just throw information at you, it builds a system around you. From the weekly accountability check-ins to the powerful mindset coaching and community support, every piece of this program is designed to help you succeed. Team leadership and real-world experience were key, along with an honest, relatable, and fully invested path in your success. Studying for the ARE while working full-time is no joke, but the tools and clarity I gained through the Young Architect Academy made it manageable, and more importantly, achievable. If you're serious about licensure, this isn’t just a helpful program; it’s essential. I’m proud to say I’m now a licensed architect & contractor, a part of the academy, and I truly don’t think I’d be here without this community. Highly recommend it to anyone ready to finally get licensed and take their career to the next level!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Brandon Crespo

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“If I could give the boot camp 10 stars, I would. My ARE journey began in 2018, and after attempting to go it alone and failing my first three exams, I felt dejected and took a break from studying. Years passed, and after a lot of procrastinating, I finally made getting my license my number one priority - but this time, I knew I needed help. At the start of 2024, I enrolled in Young Architect’s Pro Practice Boot Camp - and it was exactly what I needed. The structure, accountability, and supportive community completely changed how I approached the exams. The boot camp was so beneficial that later in the year, I joined the Technical Boot Camp as well. Thanks to the tools and confidence I gained through YA, I was able to pass all six ARE exams in a row - followed by the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) on my first try. This program was a turning point, one that I would recommend to anyone serious about passing the ARE.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Kern Grimshaw

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“I would like to show my appreciation and gratitude to Michael and the entire Young Architect team. If it’s one take away from being apart of this initial bootcamp, I would say it’s laying the foundation. The support through encouragement and resources needs has pushed me to keep going. Aside from having the drive and wanted to complete this journey, ARE Bootcamp has been the game changer throughout the process. Thus far, I have completed PCM, PJM, and CE exams with the past 6 months. The journey continues on to the second half. Thank you again. I would highly recommend Young Architect if you are either looking for the initial push to starting, or if you are working towards the completing your exams.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The ARE Bootcamp was hands-down one of the most effective and empowering experiences I’ve had in my exam journey. It’s a 10-week, high-impact program packed with a weekly syllabus, hundreds of curated study resources, and a clear structure that took all the guesswork out of my studying. Before I joined Bootcamp, I wasted a lot of time spinning my wheels trying to figure out what to study. I loved that Bootcamp gave me weekly priority lists and a syllabus that built on itself over the ten weeks. The syllabus sequencing and approach kept me focused, organized, and constantly moving forward. I always knew exactly what I should be working on, and that kind of structure is invaluable when preparing for something as intense as the AREs. The real game changer to my studying and learning was Bootcamp's meet-ups. These meetings are held almost-daily, and are led by fellow bootcampers, who are learning together and teaching the matrerial to each other. It created an incredible sense of community and collaboration. Learning from each other, hearing different perspectives, and reviewing key concepts in a group setting made the material stick in a way that solo studying never did. I didn’t just memorize info, I actually understood and learned the material. By the time exam day came, I felt prepared, confident, and able to recall what I’d learned without second guessing myself. The Bootcamp helped me develop not just knowledge, but this confidence I didn't have before. It’s worth every penny and then some. If you’re serious about passing and want to feel supported every step of the way, this is the program you’ve been looking for.”

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Posted 1 year ago