089 - Active Reading Strategies for Exam Prep
From Architect Exam Podcast · 20:38
Show by Michael Riscica
Active reading strategies that actually work for exam prep, whether you're studying for the architect exam or any professional licensing test. Reading is the second biggest challenge of the ARE, right behind time management. In this episode, we break down practical strategies to help you read more effectively, retain what you study, and build the reading stamina you need to get through hundreds of hours of study materials. We cover the difference between reading to understand and reading to memorize, why most candidates have the wrong mindset about textbooks, and what actually works when it comes to marking up your reading, building vocabulary, and getting comfortable with dense material like the Architects Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP). We also talk to ESL candidates about why English as a second language is not a barrier, and why the 800 to 1,300 hours it takes to pass all six ARE divisions is a massive amount of built-in English practice. 📝 Key Topics Covered: Active reading strategies: preview, vocabulary, and annotation systems Reading to understand vs reading to memorize Building reading stamina over time Why text-to-speech apps won't replace real reading ESL candidates and the architect exam How focus and ADHD affect your reading ⏱️ Chapters: (0:00) The Reading Problem (1:32) Free Study Notes (2:02) Why Reading Still Matters (4:39) Reading to Understand, Not Memorize (6:42) Active Reading Tips (11:39) Building Reading Stamina (16:09) English as a Second Language (17:51) Reading and Focus (18:21) How Young Architect Can Help 📖 Read the full blog post 📝 Download the FREE Active Reading Strategies study notes 🎯 Join our 10-week ARE Boot Camp 🎯 Get access to all ARE study materials with the ARE 101 Membership 📚 Individual ARE Exam Courses: PcM 101 (Practice Management) PjM 101 (Project Management) CE 101 (Construction and Evaluation) PA 101 (Programming and Analysis) PPD 101 (Project Planning and Design) PDD 101 (Construction Documents and Specs) AIA Contracts 101 Building Codes 101 Mechanical Systems 101
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