Licensed Architect Alert! The ARE process can feel overwhelming, but hearing real experiences makes all the difference. This week, we sat down with KGD Architectural Designer Xinlei Liu to hear her honest take on passing the ARE – what actually helped, what surprised her, how she celebrated, and her best advice for anyone still grinding through exams. If you’re in the middle of the ARE grind, this one’s for you.

Scroll below for the link to Xinlei's ARE process interview reel on Instagram.

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