Dear LAREy,

I'm preparing to take my first of the four L.A.R.E. exams, in August, and feeling a bit lost on where to begin. I've heard ASLA offers resources for LARE preparation, but I didn’t see any information on the ASLA website. Could you provide some guidance on what types of resources or events ASLA has available? I'd appreciate any advice you can offer to help me create an effective study strategy.

Thank you,

Seeking LARE Prep Support

Dear Seeking LARE Prep Support,

Absolutely and perfect timing on your question! ASLA indeed provides valuable resources and events throughout the year to aid in L.A.R.E. preparation. We are once again hosting a LARE Prep Week (May 20-23). This week-long event aims to help candidates enhance their understanding of the exam, gain insights into the new LARE blueprint, receive guidance on strategies for studying, and clarify questions about the testing process.

Additionally, we organize LARE Prep Workshops and provide on-demand resources to support candidates throughout their journey. Please find below the schedule and pricing for our upcoming LARE Prep Week in May, along with other opportunities to enhance your preparation:

LARE Prep Week Schedule & Pricing

May 20, 2024 (3pm ET): Demystifying the New LARE

• Members (Free) / Non-members ($100)
• Register here

May 21, 2024 (3pm ET): Mastering the LARE: Strategies for Success

• Members ($35) / Non-members ($100)
• Register here

May 22, 2024 (3pm ET): High Level Testing: Application of Knowledge vs. Knowledge Recall

• Members (Free) / Non-members ($100)
• Register here

May 23, 2024 (3pm ET): Your Path to Licensure

• Members (Free) / Non-members (Free)
• In this session, get educated on all things licensure, including the three E’s—the requirements for Education, Examination and Experience needed to call yourself a landscape architect and provide landscape architectural services in all 50 states. Co-presented by CLARB.
• Register here

Additional LARE Prep Opportunities

June 12, 2024 (3pm ET): "Dear LAREy" Ask Me Anything (AMA)

• Members (Free) / Non-members ($20)
• Register here

Do you need specific exam prep under your belt? Don’t miss early-bird pricing on LARE Prep Workshops (October 5 & 6) at the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C. (October 6-9). Or check out our on-demand workshop recordings.