Ready to make massive progress on your architecture exams this summer? Unless your plans involve memorizing code books while floating on a pool noodle, our exclusive ARE Summer School Promotion runs from Thursday, May 15th – Thursday, May 29th, 2025, offering limited-time savings on our most popular programs.
Plus, we have a huge announcement to share before we get to the summer school deals! Scroll down now to find your perfect study solution and save hundreds before May 29th!
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We’re organizing these offers from most premium to free, so you can easily find the right study solution for your needs and budget. The published blog post has a table of contents in the left sidebar that allows you to quickly jump between each item.
- ARE Boot Camp – $999 (SAVE $200+)
- ARE 101 Course Membership – First Month $69.30 (SAVE 30%)
- PPD/PDD ARE Drills – $49 (SAVE $30)
- CDT 101 for Fall 2025 – $99 (SAVE $100)
- Free CDT Webinar for Fall 2025
- Free ARE Podcast Study Notes
But before we dive into these amazing deals, let’s talk about that huge announcement we promised…
The New Young Architect Academy 2.0 – Complete Transformation
In the summer of 2024, we came to a realization: we had completely outgrown the old Young Architect Academy. The platform was being used in ways it was never designed for, and it simply couldn’t keep pace with how rapidly we were expanding our content and student base.
So we made a big decision – to completely rebuild the Young Architect Academy from the ground up. After months of intense development, we launched our brand new website on an entirely new platform in early January 2025.
This wasn’t just a facelift – it’s a complete reinvention.
Think less “new paint color” and more “tore down the building and rebuilt it with better materials and a hot tub.”
This transformation allows us to deliver a much better learning experience for ARE candidates.
Since the migration, we’ve been able to rapidly expand our offerings. Over the past 6 months, we’ve added:
- Thousands of new practice questions across all programs
- Virtual tutors available to answer questions 24/7
- Interactive flashcards
- Architects Handbook of Professional Practice Reading Companion (think CliffsNotes but for each AHPP reading)
- A new Architect Exam podcast with 20+ episodes
- Building Codes 101 course
- Mechanical Systems 101 course
- Programming & Analysis 101 course
- Enhanced ARE Bootcamp resources with new tools, materials, and support systems for our flagship program
And that’s just the beginning.
Let’s dive into our limited-time ARE Summer School deals!
ARE Boot Camp – SAVE $200+
Since 2015, Young Architect’s ARE Boot Camp has been the gold standard for thousands of emerging professionals on their journey to becoming registered architects.
If you value clear, step-by-step guidance, a supportive study community, and resources that drive real progress, this program is designed specifically for you.
Due to high demand and our history of quicker sell-outs than Taylor Swift concert tickets, we’re launching TWO Summer ARE Boot Camps in 2025:
- Starting Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 (meeting every Tuesday for 10 weeks)
- Starting Monday, July 21st, 2025 (meeting every Monday for 10 weeks)
Summer School Special: The 2025 price of ARE Boot Camp is $1200, but during this promotion, it’s just $999 ($200+ savings!) for both our June & July 2025 programs.
This exclusive offer applies to both Pro-Practice and Technical Programs and is limited to the first 50 registrants. Last year, spots sold out before the summer school sale was over, so don’t wait!
No promo code necessary. Between May 15th – May 29th, 2025, pricing will automatically reflect the discount at checkout. These prices disappear forever on May 29th!
CLAIM YOUR BOOT CAMP SPOT NOW ($200 OFF)
ARE 5.0 101 Course Membership – SAVE 30%
Elevate your ARE exam prep with Young Architect Academy’s completely updated ARE 5.0 101 Course Membership.
Get monthly access to key ARE 5.0 courses:
- Practice Management 101
- Project Management 101
- Construction Evaluation 101
- AIA Contracts 101
- Building Codes 101 (new in 2025)
- Mechanical Systems 101 (new in 2025)
- Programming & Analysis 101 (new in 2025)
- Early access to all Architect Exam podcast episodes (currently about 10 unreleased episodes waiting for publish but we are adding 2-3 new episodes each week)
- Access to 24/7 Topic Focused Virtual Tutors (AIA Contracts, Project Delivery Methods, Structures, Building Systems, Codes and Financial Calculations)
These comprehensive courses were previously sold for hundreds of dollars each but are now available at just $99 per month.
Our ARE 101 Course membership includes over 85+ hours of video content specifically created to help people study for their ARE 5.0 exams.
Summer School Special (choose one):
| Option | Regular Price | SALE Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month (New Subscribers) | $99 | $69.30 | 30% |
| 3 Months (New or Existing) | $297 | $199 | $98 |
Last year, our courses filled up quickly during this promotion. With thousands of new practice questions and materials, this is our best value ever.
For existing subscribers, the 3-month option will simply extend your next billing date. (Email Support@YoungArchitect.com if you’re an existing subscriber interested in this deal.)
No promo code necessary. You have only 14 days to claim these savings! Between May 15th – May 29th, 2025, pricing will automatically reflect these discounts at checkout.
GET YOUR DISCOUNTED ARE 101 MEMBERSHIP NOW
PPD/PDD ARE Drills – SAVE $30
Need a resource to guide your PPD/PDD studying and pinpoint areas where you may need additional help? Our interactive drills are like having a GPS through the wilderness of PPD/PDD exam objectives.
They’ll help you navigate the often confusing NCARB objectives with greater confidence.
The Young Architect ARE Drills for PPD/PDD includes:
- 100+ practice exam questions focused on specific NCARB objectives
- 50+ warmup questions to get you thinking about bigger topics and concepts
- Detailed answers and explanations that cite NCARB references
- ARE Drill Objective Chart to quickly locate questions related to your focus areas
- 8+ hours of video discussing the answers
Summer School Special: Normally $79, get ARE Drills for just $49 during this promotion.
No promo code necessary. Between May 15th – May 29th, 2025, pricing will automatically reflect this discount at checkout. You have only 2 weeks to lock in this price!
CDT 101 for Fall 2025 – SAVE $100
We’ve noticed a growing trend – many ARE candidates are simultaneously pursuing CDT certification, while in the middle of studying for the ARE to quickly gain a competitive edge in the job market. It’s a smart strategy!
In fact, so many of our ARE Bootcampers were getting CDT certified that we decided to create our own CDT 101 course in the summer of 2024. Since then, dozens of AEC Professionals and ARE candidates have used our program to successfully earn their CDT certification.
The significant overlap between CDT and ARE content means you’re effectively studying for both exams at once – a brilliant career acceleration strategy that costs less but delivers twice the credentials!
Already planning to take the CDT in Fall 2025? Pre-order our comprehensive CDT 101 course now at a massive discount and it’ll be ready when you’re ready to start studying.
Summer School Special: Pre-order CDT 101 for Fall 2025 for just $99 (regularly $199).
What You’ll Get:
- 12+ hours of video content covering the 8 CSI Knowledge Domains
- 300+ practice questions to build confidence
- 120-question mock exam to refine your skills
- Strategies for efficiently using the Project Delivery Practice Guide
Key Dates:
- Friday August 1st, 2025: CDT 101 course content for Fall 2025 will be made available
- 8/12/25 – 11/10/25: Registration window for the CDT exam
- 11/11/25 – 12/11/25: CDT exam testing window
- 12/12/25: Access to CDT 101 expires
Pay once now and your course will be ready when the Fall 2025 cycle begins. No last-minute scrambling or full-price payments when the testing window approaches.
No promo code necessary. Between May 15th – May 29th, 2025, pricing will automatically reflect this discount at checkout. Similar CDT prep courses cost $300+ elsewhere!
SECURE YOUR CDT 101 FOR JUST $99 (50% OFF)
Free CDT Webinar for Fall 2025
Considering the CDT certification as your next step after the ARE? Join Architects Michael Riscica and Emily Hobbs for this valuable free webinar!
The CDT certification has skyrocketed in popularity among ARE candidates in recent years. Many architects have discovered it provides the perfect complement to ARE preparation, filling critical knowledge gaps about project delivery that architecture school often misses.
In fact, there’s significant content overlap between the CDT and the Practice Management (PcM), Project Management (PjM), and Construction & Evaluation (CE) divisions of the ARE.
In this session, these CDT Certified Professionals will share:
- Fundamentals of the CDT: Understand its nature and the dedication it demands
- Career Benefits: Learn why this exam is crucial for advancement and how it can aid in ARE preparation
- Success Secrets: Insider tips to make passing the CDT faster and easier without the usual head-banging-against-wall study method!
The webinar will be held on Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.
Can’t make the live session? No problem! The recording will be shared with everyone who registers, so be sure to sign up even if you’re not sure about your availability.
Register for the free CDT webinar here
Free ARE Podcast Study Notes
We’re currently producing 2-3 new podcast episodes every week and have approximately 10 unreleased episodes in our content pipeline. We’re working hard to build this library even further to provide you with an extensive resource of ARE-focused audio content.
While full early access to these episodes is available to ARE 101 Course members, everyone can benefit from our free study notes.
We’ve started sharing study notes for the ARE podcast episodes as something new we tried, and they’ve been extremely popular – especially for those who listen while driving or at the gym and can’t take notes themselves.
The ARE podcast and notes save listeners an average of 2-3 hours per episode in study time and dramatically improve information retention.
Since they’ve been such a hit, we’ll keep making them if it helps you keep studying. Whatever it takes.
Get free study notes for these popular episodes:
- Fire Wall, Fire Barrier, Fire Partition: Key Differences
- Construction Bidding Process: Navigating Public Projects
- QA vs QC: One Prevents Problems and The Other Finds Them
- Construction Types: The 5 Essential Building Classifications
- Preconstruction Activities For Construction & Evaluation
- Understanding Occupancy Classifications: A Complete Guide for ARE Candidates
- Construction Specification Types Made Simple: A Complete Guide
- Construction Submittals: No Exceptions Taken
Simply visit each podcast page and fill out the form to receive the free notes via email.
Ready for a Summer of Massive Progress?
So before you grab your sunscreen and pina colada, grab these big savings to accelerate your journey to architectural licensure.
Your future licensed self will thank you while your friends are still complaining about not starting their exams yet.
The Summer School sale runs Thursday, May 15th – Thursday, May 29th, 2025 only.
These prices disappear forever in just 14 days! No promo codes needed – all discounts will be automatically applied at checkout during this period.
Quick Reference: All Summer School Offers
| Program | Regular Price | SALE Price | You Save | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARE Boot Camp | $1,200 | $999 | $200+ | CLAIM NOW |
| ARE 101 (1 Month) |
$99 | $69.30 | 30% | GET ACCESS |
| ARE 101 (3 Months) |
$297 | $199 | $98 | GET ACCESS |
| PPD/PDD ARE Drills | $79 | $49 | $30 | GRAB NOW |
| CDT 101 (Fall 2025) | $199 | $99 | $100 | SECURE NOW |
| CDT Webinar | FREE | FREE | – | REGISTER |
| Podcast Study Notes | FREE | FREE | – | See links above |
See you on the inside!
Michael Riscica
