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Comment by Matt Mathes on February 10, 2013 at 3:04pm

Illinois Chapter ASLA – 2013 LARE Review & Prep Session

• Friday Feb 22, 2013 1PM to 5:15PM Section 1 & 2
• Saturday Feb 23, 2013 8AM to 5PM Section 3 & 4

Location:  IIT Campus, Chicago, Illinois

The ILASLA Education Committee is pleased to invite Emerging Professionals and LARE Candidates to participate in a fast moving session for reviewing the content for Section 1 & 2 Friday half day as well as Section 3 and 4 Saturday full day. The format enables candidates to view strength and weakness, to preview problem styles, experience drilling, discover success factors as well as hear an over view of exam content to enhance overall exam performance. The session features slides, allows for discussion and individual questions, plus supplemental handouts and post session follow-up via email. The session uses a proven, affordable format featuring one book of study materials per section published by PPI, Inc. The proven course format has helped over 250 successful candidates since 2008 with instruction by landscape architects Matt Mathes, PLA, ASLA and Erik Sweet, PLA, ASLA. 

Section 1 & 2 Sessions Friday Feb 22 (1PM to 3PM, 15 minute break 3:15PM to 5:15PM) includes the following format starting at 1PM for Section 1 and at 3:15PM for Section 2:

• Overview of LARE Exam Specifications
• Basic Problem Types, Exam Trends & Success Factors
• Drilling on basic problem types and vocabulary of 75+ key terms
• Individual Prep Plan based on Strengths and Weaknesses

Section 3 Session (8AM – Noon, include 15 minute break) includes:

• LARE Section 3 Overview of Exam Specifications
• Basic Problem Types, Exam Trends & Success Factors
• Technical Topics
• Other Resources & Individual Prep Plan based on Strengths & Weaknesses

Section 4 Contents (1PM to 5PM, include 15 minute break) includes:

• LARE Section 4 Overview of Exam Specifications
• Basic Problem Types, Exam Trends & Success Factors
• Technical Topics
• Other Resources & Individual Prep Plan based on Strengths & Weaknesses

For sign-up and session pricing options, go to: http://il-asla.org/meetinginfo.php?id=80&ts=1359584280

Kenon Boehm, ILASLA Education Committee Chair

education@il-asla.org

Comment by Linda Robinson on August 10, 2012 at 2:47pm

Is anyone aware of a Section 4 review class in Colorado this fall?

Comment by Ray Freeman on August 7, 2012 at 5:23am

I still have seats in my Section 1 and 2 class on August 11-12. Accepting applications on Tuesday. I fyou need registration materials or detailed info re the course, please e-mail me at rayfreeman3@comcast.net

Comment by Jeff Torrens on August 6, 2012 at 6:40pm

I still have the preparatory materials that I made available in April (see below).  Even though the test is changing formats, this material is still sold through the PPI website - don't be fooled by the new packaging...it's the same thing and they haven't yet figured out how to adapt to the new format  (see here for a direct comparison of the relevancy of the subject matter http://ppi2pass.com/Docs/PPIInfo/LARE_Cross_Reference_Chart_2012.html  

I acknowledge that the price has dropped to $285.  Please don't pay that...I'll accept $250 with shipping included O.B.O.  Email me today at jc.torrens@yahoo.com with questions/offers.

Comment by Cheryl Corson on August 1, 2012 at 1:50pm

I live in Upper Marlboro, MD, and am preparing for Sections 3 & 4 in December. Any DC/Baltimore/NoVa candidates doing the same? I've got all my study books and old vignettes, but it could be nice to know others in the same boat.

Comment by STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED on April 9, 2012 at 9:09am

Southern California - UCLA- LARE PREP COURSES
Date/Time:	April 13, 14, 15 and May 5,6  2012
Description:	California,  ALSA Section E  4/13 (Friday)  12pm-7 pm                   4/14-15 ( Saturday, Sun)  8am – 5pm Jerry Hastings, RLA CA #1577, Instructor Designed for students and professionals who already possess a basic knowledge of grading and drainage, this course reviews the principles and skills necessary to do grading design and prepare for the grading portion of the LARE Section E: Grading, Drainage, and Storm Water Management   Section C  5/5 – 5/6/2012 (Saturday & Sun.)    8am – 5pm Angela Woodward, RLA CA #2126, Instructor Designed for students who are preparing to take the LARE Section C: Planning and Site Design, this course reviews the knowledge and skills associated with the design process of incorporating elements in the natural and built environment in a safe and effective manner. Subcategories of study for this graphic response section include site planning, circulation, and planting design. Instruction focuses on the three essential keys for successfully passing the exam: subject matter mastery, problem-solving ability, and test-taking strategies.  Our intensive review courses are taught by working landscape architects - talented professionals who can guide you in preparing for this all-important exam.  Review materials will be provided in the sessions. To register go to http://tinyurl.com/LAREUCLA landscapearchitecture@uclaextension.edu
Location:	Location:  UCLA Extension, Westwood, California
Cost:	Session C: $459   Session E: $599  (10% discount before March 13)
Contact Details:	Name: Amanda Wesley, Program Manager Phone Number: 310.825.9414 Email Address: landscapearchitecture@uclaextension.edu

 

Comment by Ray Freeman on April 7, 2012 at 12:27pm

LARE Preparatory Course

Section E Review

April 20-22, 2012   8:30 am-6:00 pm

CSU Denver Extension

888 East Iliff Avenue

Denver, CO   80210

 

Subjects Covered

Overview of the exam and Section E

Solving watershed planning problems

Precision requirements of the LARE

Foundation systems and setting finish floors

Interpretation of soil maps and reports

Accessibility requirements

Roadway grading

Grading processes and procedures

Storm drainage and stormwater management principles

Vision cone problem solving

Elements of stormwater ponds and dams

Sizing stormwater basins

Practical techniques for solving vignettes

Exam preparation techniques

 

Students will complete timed problems covering basic skills required in grading and drainage design. The class takes a programmed approach to Section E, covering necessary skills and developing each subset of this section through the use of a few introductory exercises and building to solving full vignette problems typical of those encountered of the LARE. The instructor will provide tips on how to break problems down and conceptualize a plan of attack for developing solutions. The last two days of the course will be spent on specific task oriented techniques and working and then reviewing timed vignettes typical of those on the exam. A 130 page syllabus and 30 exercises will be provided.

 

Instructor: Ray Freeman, of Freeman and Jewell Landscape Architecture. He has taught LARE review sessions since 2000. In December 2011, 30 of 45 of Ray’s students sitting for section E passed. The national pass rate was 36%.

 

To obtain a flyer on this class, go to: http://www.aslacolorado.org/calendar/

 

Any questions should be directed to David Gregory,

Denver Area Director, ASLA Colorado -

david@confluence-studios.com

 

Tuition:      $300 ASLA Colorado member

                 $400 non-member

Payment by check or credit card

Please make checks payable to:

ASLA Colorado

 

Registration Deadline is April 15.

Class size is limited to 25 students

Comment by Jeff Torrens on April 4, 2012 at 8:43am

PPI - LARE Complete Review Package Sections A-E.  This package is as ordered directly from PPI and includes all of the materials listed on their website (click here to see what is included).  They are virtually unmarked as I worked on copies instead of the originals.   This package originally sells for $335, but I'm asking $300.  A discounted price for you, recovered costs for me. 

Comment by Doug Dilworth on March 24, 2012 at 2:38pm

Anyone living in Southern California taking LARE Sections C or E in June? I've taken & passed sections A, B, & D. Now its time to tackle C & E. I'm in the process of gathering info & looking for study partners. Give me a shout if you're interested in comparing notes.

Comment by Dan on February 10, 2012 at 7:28am

Hello everyone.  I found this searching around and thought someone might be interested in this infomation.   LARE Secrets Study Guide and the PPI practice tests for Sections A, D. and C and E. 

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180816993658?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&...

 

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