Which action is required to establish eligibility for the ARE?

• A. Pay the exam fee.
• B. Request eligibility through your NCARB Record and accept the ARE Candidate Agreement.
• C. Attend an ethics seminar.
• D. Submit an architectural portfolio.

Answer: (B)

Establishing eligibility for the ARE hinges on confirming you meet the prerequisites and agreeing to the exam terms. The essential step is to request eligibility through your NCARB Record and accept the ARE Candidate Agreement. This action ties your education and experience to NCARB’s eligibility process and binds you to the practices and policies outlined in the Candidate Agreement. Once eligibility is established, you can register for exams and pay fees as part of the scheduling process. The other options don’t establish eligibility: paying the exam fee comes after eligibility, while attending an ethics seminar or submitting an architectural portfolio is not required to become eligible for the ARE.