006 - Persistence, Practice, And Passing The ARE – Meet Layla Qarout

Architect Exam Podcast

Layla Qarout had a unique journey to becoming a licensed architect, transitioning internationally from Palestine, adapting to ARE 5.0, and facing multiple exam setbacks along the way. Through persistence, structured practice, and the supportive community of Young Architect, Layla overcame these challenges, achieved licensing, and now helps others navigate their own architect exam journeys.

In this insightful episode, Layla and Michael discuss her story, highlighting the importance of running your own race, the power of structured studying with a partner, and the value of embracing the exam process—even through failures. Layla also shares her experiences co-creating impactful courses, including the Young Architect Building Codes Course and the CDT 101 Course.

This conversation offers valuable insights and motivation for anyone tackling the ARE and aspiring toward architectural licensing.

Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/layla-qarout/

🎯 Helpful Links:

- Young Architect Academy: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/

- ARE Bootcamp Info: https://youngarchitect.com/arebootcamp/

- Building Codes 101: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/cdt-101/

- PA 101: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/ncarb-are-101/

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Layla Qarout had a unique journey to becoming a licensed architect, transitioning internationally from Palestine, adapting to ARE 5.0, and facing multiple exam setbacks along the way. Through persistence, structured practice, and the supportive community of Young Architect, Layla overcame these challenges, achieved licensing, and now helps others navigate their own architect exam journeys.

In this insightful episode, Layla and Michael discuss her story, highlighting the importance of running your own race, the power of structured studying with a partner, and the value of embracing the exam process—even through failures. Layla also shares her experiences co-creating impactful courses, including the Young Architect Building Codes Course and the CDT 101 Course.

This conversation offers valuable insights and motivation for anyone tackling the ARE and aspiring toward architectural licensing.

Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/layla-qarout/

🎯 Helpful Links:

- Young Architect Academy: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/

- ARE Bootcamp Info: https://youngarchitect.com/arebootcamp/

- Building Codes 101: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/cdt-101/

- PA 101: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/ncarb-are-101/

2025-03-17 20 min
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