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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Kyle Jenkins

Verified Reviewer

“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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Lorenzo Franchina

Verified Reviewer

“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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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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Kern Grimshaw

Verified Reviewer

“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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“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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Saipriya Rao

Verified Reviewer

“I was really frustrated after failing the PCM exam. It felt like I was spinning my wheels without making progress. Then I discovered YA, and it was a total game changer for me. The platform was streamlined, the practice questions were exactly what I needed, and for the first time, I could focus on what truly mattered for the exam. That clarity led me to join the YA boot camp. I passed PCM right away after that and connected with an amazing group of people in the boot camp—many of us were in the same boat, struggling to get through the exams. Some of us made it through, while others had to pause their journeys due to life circumstances. But the community remains strong, and even after two years, YA continues to share all the materials with me. Now, I'm ready to move forward and finish what I started and I'm grateful I still have access to the support and resources I need. I'm ready—and excited—to reach the end of this journey.”

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Jeff Addison

Verified Reviewer

“As someone who struggled to find the right material to pass the ARE exam and stay motivated after being beaten down by failure, if you are willing to apply yourself weekly this Bootcamp is the way to success. Mike, his team, and fellow bootcampers motivated me and straighted out my prioritioes from the beginning. It is not just about passing the tests, its about beinga competent professional that can confidently navigate the vast field of architectural practice that we all enjoy. This is not a quick fix, you must do the work and crosstrain. This bootcamp will navigate you through the process. Put in the work and reap the results of success. Thank you Mike, Lorenzo and Team!”

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Aaron Crandall

Verified Reviewer

“I passed my Pro-Practice NCARB A.R.E. with the help of Michael Riscica & ‘The Young Architect’s Bootcamp’. Before signing up for Y/A I purchased other, online, study resources that all but promised exam success. Unfortunately that was not my experience. My 1st A.R.E. experience left me feeling as though 1/3 of the material I saw on test day was not covered in other study companies programs. Young Architect’s Bootcamp gave me the boost I needed to; restart studying, find a community of Professional Peers, reduce test anxiety, & pass the A.R.E.”

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