Black spectacles gave me the extra push I needed to complete the ARE!I began the process feeling relatively comfortable reviewing the primary resources NCARB suggests on my own. I actually started with PA last march (2018) then, took PPD & PDD last fall, and CE in the spring of 2019- passing each on my first attempt...I then failed my first attempt of PCM earlier this year and when I returned to my studies in August I invested in to black spectacles product for the additional preparation, which worked! I passed PCM in October and passed PJM Dec 02. I am thrilled to be on the other side of this process. Knowing what I know now, personally I would recommend using the videos in the early stages of preparation for the exams you feel least comfortable with, based on your experience. If you do not 100% feel comfortable with a topic that is being discussed in the videos, do some research on it on your own. Delve into some primary material suggested in the ARE handbook, and spend a few days becoming an expert at it, and then move on.Use the practice exams in the weeks leading up to your actual test to gauge your pace and overall understanding of what types of questions may be asked. Seams like an average in the high 70s- low 80’s between the 3 practice tests means you have a good shot at a pass on the actual test day.Most importantly, spend most time on reviewing the exams than taking them. That’s where I really learned the most from this product. Find your weaknesses, work at that, and good luck.
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