What is the score validity policy for the ARE?

• A. Scores are valid indefinitely.
• B. Scores must be renewed every two years.
• C. Scores are valid for a specific period, typically five years.
• D. Scores expire after one year.

Answer: (C)

The question tests how long ARE passing results stay usable toward licensure. In ARE 5.0, scores are valid for a specific period, typically five years. This window helps keep licensure tied to current practice and gives candidates a reasonable time to complete the remaining divisions. If the five-year window passes, those passing scores aren’t considered valid for licensure anymore, which is why the other options—indefinite validity, renewal every two years, or expiration after one year—aren’t correct.