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When taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE), I often wondered why it included content that I felt was more relevant to business and out of place on an exam for licensing architects.  Over time, it became clear to me that it all goes back to the architect's duty to the health, safety, and welfare of the public through licensure.  The health of a business is crucial in any instance, but it is even more important to keep an architectural business healthy. Not to negate the work of other businesses and the importance of what they do, but an architect takes on some pretty hefty work. Architects shoulder a heavy responsibility, which is not always immediately apparent in schooling and training, and one that should not be taken lightly. The best explanation I have heard was by comparing architecture with medicine. The backstory was the question of why architects have to go through such rigorous schooling, training, licensure, and exams that are comparable with tho...

Budgeting and contracts are nothing short of an artform when applying them to the practice of architecture. They are always trying to hit a moving target-you never know what the outcome will be.  With budgets, the moving target is the work needed to perform the services and allocating them in order to make a profit. In the following example, we are looking at the budgets for an architectural firm's services.  Referencing the example above, top-down budgets start with the estimated cost of construction and the allocation of the architect's fee from a percentage of estimated construction costs (note that this assumes that the architect's contract is based on a percentage of construction costs for their service fee). That gross fee then subtracts the consultant's fees (per the B101-2017 contract, the architect's services includes consultants: structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers) in order to produce a net service revenue. The net service revenu...

The infamous Verbal Reasoning, now known as CARS, has been difficult for most people taking the MCAT. Over a decade of English classes and several online MCAT classes later, something as simple as reading shouldn't be hard to pull off right? Wrong! With the timer ticking away and the complexity of questions asked in the exam, many students buckle under the pressure. Here's how you can improve your reading speed and ace the dreaded MCAT CARS section: Table of Contents 1. Read every day 2. Skim through the material 3. Create questions 4. Adapt your reading speed 5. Take practice tests 6. Assess yourself regularly Read every day Begin your day by reading the newspaper. Don't just stick to the entertainment, you'll need to train your mind to read even the most boring pieces of information. Dedicate a minimum of 30 minutes to reading, and make it a habi...

If you ask any premed which medical school they'd like to get into, a common answer is "Any school I can get in". Considering the complexity of the med-school admission procedure, there's nothing unusual about it. However, there are quite a few premeds that tend to be high achievers and settle for nothing short of the best. Rather than taking on a casual 'anything works' attitude, these class of premeds take on a targeted approach when it comes to med-school admissions. Not only does this mean that they have a shot at getting into a program that interweaves with their goals and personality, but such premeds are generally happier than their counterparts. Here's the kicker - it is not an easy feat. No matter how big your dreams are, it can all come crashing down if you don't take the necessary steps to get there. Table of Contents 1. Benefits of getting into a top medical school ...

Flashcards are often dismissed as a learning tool meant for children. In fact, flashcards can be used by anyone because they can strongly influence memory and season it for the most overwhelming examinations like the MCAT. Flash cards are more than a fancy learning tool and have the ability to create a strong impact on the learning experience of a student.  Table of Contents 1. What is a flash card? 2. How do flash cards help prepare for MCAT? What is a flash card? Flashcards are paper cards with questions on one side and the corresponding answers on the other. They are easy to carry around, can be stored easily and have been in use since the 19th century. MCAT flashcards have become an integral part of MCAT drill sessions. Reputed global educators have used the concept of flashcards in building mobile applications in order to satisfy the needs of tech-savvy students today....

The MCAT exam - Overview The MCAT score is a globally upheld yardstick for assessment of candidate's eligibility into a medical school. The exam is phased into multiple choice questions on Critical Analysis Reasoning Skills, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Behavioral sciences. Students can be assured MCAT will not be a cakewalk and demands intense preparation, to come out with a high score. The MCAT composite score is grouped into different slabs of percentage for each section. Table of Contents 1. MCAT Exam Course 2. Online exam prep MCAT 3. Online Videos and eBooks 4. Practice Tests 5. Single user exam attempts 6. Question Banks 7. Course Duration and study material 8. In a nutshell 1. MCAT Exam Course The saying that a positive beginning is as good as half the journey is apt in the case of the MCAT. Exam cours...

There are many benefits to becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). However, the process of becoming certified can be stressful. In order to manage the stresses of taking the PMP exam, project managers should adhere to the following PMP exam tips:  Table of Contents 1. Review Information About the Exam 2. Study the PMBOK Guide 3. Take Practice Exams 4. Enroll in a PMP Prep Course Review Information About the Exam   Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several resources to help project managers prepare for the PMP exam. The current PMP exam content outline explains the percentage of questions on the exam from each domain. Reviewing the outline will help you understand where you should focus your efforts when studying. The PMP Handbook includes information about applying to take the exam, exam policies and procedures, and certification policies and procedures. Learning...