Long time no see
Feb. 20th, 2009 12:38 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tnrkitectIt has been a while since I updated this.
As I explained last time, I was scarce due to the need to study for my Architectural Registration Examinations (A.R.E.'s) I took the first of seven yesterday (Structural Systems, 125 Questions, 1 graphic Vignette), and feel OK about it. It takes 2 to 6 weeks to receive the results back. I don't know for certain that I passed, but I don't feel that I bombed it. It will all depend upon where the pass/fail cutoff lands I guess. The other interns and registered architects in my office all are telling me that if I think I did OK right after taking it, then it means I passed it. We will see.
My next exam is 2 weeks from today, then I have the next one scheduled for 3 weeks after that. I need to go ahead and schedule the following ones as well, to ensure I get a slot on the dates that I want. My goal is one every 3 weeks, which at this point will have me finishing up on June 19th, assuming I pass everything the first time. If not, I have to wait 6 months before retaking any failed sections.
But assuming I pass (staying positive here) this should give the state board enough time to process the fact that I passed, and to grant me a license at their August Board meeting, August 20th and 21st.
Work is, well, work. Since the last round of layoffs, we have been short staffed, and the stress of this is beginning to show in some departments. However, we still have work, so that is a plus. Right now, our team's backlog extends to the end of April. By the time that is over, the recently passed stimulus package should have made it's way to some of our clients, which means we will continue to be busy through the rest of the year. So things are looking pretty promising on that front.
But, as you read above, studying for tests is eating my free time up for the next few months, so... don't expect much content between now and then ;-)
As I explained last time, I was scarce due to the need to study for my Architectural Registration Examinations (A.R.E.'s) I took the first of seven yesterday (Structural Systems, 125 Questions, 1 graphic Vignette), and feel OK about it. It takes 2 to 6 weeks to receive the results back. I don't know for certain that I passed, but I don't feel that I bombed it. It will all depend upon where the pass/fail cutoff lands I guess. The other interns and registered architects in my office all are telling me that if I think I did OK right after taking it, then it means I passed it. We will see.
My next exam is 2 weeks from today, then I have the next one scheduled for 3 weeks after that. I need to go ahead and schedule the following ones as well, to ensure I get a slot on the dates that I want. My goal is one every 3 weeks, which at this point will have me finishing up on June 19th, assuming I pass everything the first time. If not, I have to wait 6 months before retaking any failed sections.
But assuming I pass (staying positive here) this should give the state board enough time to process the fact that I passed, and to grant me a license at their August Board meeting, August 20th and 21st.
Work is, well, work. Since the last round of layoffs, we have been short staffed, and the stress of this is beginning to show in some departments. However, we still have work, so that is a plus. Right now, our team's backlog extends to the end of April. By the time that is over, the recently passed stimulus package should have made it's way to some of our clients, which means we will continue to be busy through the rest of the year. So things are looking pretty promising on that front.
But, as you read above, studying for tests is eating my free time up for the next few months, so... don't expect much content between now and then ;-)
