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Empower your students with the nation’s #1 ARE® prep platform, with flexible plans built for schools.

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A Complete ARE® 5.0 Prep Solution Built for Schools

Many architecture programs struggle to bridge the gap between coursework and the ARE®. Black Spectacles offers a turnkey, scalable solution to support schools of any size.

Benefits For Schools

  • Strengthen student outcomes with ARE-aligned content proven to improve pass rates

  • Support accreditation goals by better preparing students for licensure

  • Enhance program reputation by offering a highly visible, high-value licensure support package

  • Increase student engagement through flexible, mobile-friendly, self-paced study tools

  • Easily manage student access with administrator dashboards for seat assignment and analytics.
Benefits for Schools
Simple to Set Up. Easy to Manage. Scalable for Any Class Size.

Simple to Set Up. Easy to Manage. Scalable for Any Class Size.

  1. Request a Demo
    We’ll walk you through the platform and customize a plan for your students and your program.
  2. Assign Student Seats
    Use your admin dashboard to add or remove students easily—perfect for semester-based usage or ongoing access.
  3. Track Engagement & Progress
    Monitor usage trends and program-level progress.
  4. Dedicated Support for Your Faculty and Students
    Your school receives a dedicated account manager to help with onboarding and continuous student success.
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A Black Spectacles Helps Students Pass at Higher Rates

Programs that provide Black Spectacles to their students consistently see stronger licensure outcomes. 

  • 25,000+ architects trained

  • 40% higher pass rates reported by Black Spectacles members
  • Trusted by leading firms and schools across the country
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Everything that your students need to pass the ARE exams in record time

Everything that your students need to pass the ARE exams in record time

When you get a school license through Black Spectacles, students can get access to:

  • Practice Exams that replicate the real ARE® interface and question types
  • Mobile access anywhere so studying fits their schedule and studio commitments

Give Your Students What They Need to Succeed Beyond Graduation

Grow your program, empower your students, and help them step confidently into the profession.
 
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How Thousands of Architects Have Passed with Black Spectacles

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Frequently asked questions

How many students do we need to get started?

You only need 2 students to get started.

Can Black Spectacles integrate with our curriculum?

While Black Spectacles doesn’t integrate directly with a curriculum, it’s commonly used as a supplemental resource to reinforce coursework and support architectural education.