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This group is specifically set up as a discussion forum for the Multiple Choice Sections (A, B, and D) of the LARE. This is intended to be a resource for people to exchange information, study tips and exchange knowledge and ideas.

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SoCAL LARE Sections 1-2 @ UCLA Extension

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UCLA Extension – Westwood, CA – Section 1Date/Time: March 2, 2013, 9am-5pmDescription: Designed for students who are preparing to take the LARE Section 1: Project and Construction…Continue

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Ray Freeman - LARE Webinars?

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Hi,Any chance LAND 8 will be organizing LARE webinars with Ray Freeman again this year? Last year's webinar on section D was really helpful.Thank you,Suzanna FabryContinue

UCLA Extension Section 1 & 2 LARE Review

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LARE Section 1: An Intensive Review747 ArchitectureDesigned for students who are preparing to take the LARE Section 1: Project and Construction Administration, this workshop covers the knowledge and…Continue

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Performance section testing the waters in the midwest.....

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Comment by Ray Freeman on February 21, 2013 at 9:55pm: LARE Preparation Course in Northern California

Class Dates: Sections 1&2_March 9-10, 2013 Sat-Sun 8:30 am-6:15 pm

We will have a maximum of 28 students per class to allow for good student interaction with the instructor. Ray Freeman has 12 years of experience in teaching LARE reviews and has helped over 1700 students prepare for the exam.

Instructor: Ray Freeman, ASLA, RLA in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina and CPESC (nationwide). Ray has over 30 years experience in private practice, plus a few odd years in the public sector. He is a former lecturer UC Berkeley, UC Davis Extension, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He currently teaches Site Engineering for Landscape Architects at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and Site Materials at UC Berkeley.

The class covers exam formats, tips and tricks, and feature programmed instruction focusing on developing the skills needed to solve every known type of technical task required on these sections of the LARE. The format of the classes are lecture, short tests, and question and answer. In addition to a 260 page study guide), students will receive 190 sample questions.

To obtain a current copy of our brochure and registration form, please e-mail Rayfreeman3@comcast.net. The brochure includes a more detailed description of the subject matter covered in each class.

Location: LaQuinta Inn and Suites, 920 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Room rates are $89.99 + 13% tax.

Cost: $370

Comment by Ray Freeman on August 2, 2012 at 7:10pm: There are still seats available in the Freeman & Jewell Section 1 and 2 review on August 11-12. E-mail me at Rayfreeman3@comcast.net for a current brochure.

Ray Freeman NC lic. 356, MA lic. 423, and CA lic. 3722 has been teaching LARE reviews multiple times each year since 2000. He has helped hundreds of candidates to pass the LARE.

Comment by alland on May 16, 2011 at 9:38am: Can anyone point out a good source for sustainability and materials and methods. It felt great on the exam, but something has to be missing. Im floating between 2s and 3s and I have referenced many books that I have. Do the practice exams help?

Comment by alland on May 10, 2011 at 3:44pm: Thanks, Veenu!

Comment by Veenu Jayaram on May 10, 2011 at 2:14pm: Alland,

Something I can think of right now are,

Pavement Cross sections, look for

-thickness of concrete

-proper placement of filter fabric

-water proofing etc

Stairs

-Riser thread heights or riser tread combined dimensions

-Handrail height, end handrail wrap up

Gaurdrails- spacing between rails, height, minimum requirement of gaurdrail for a wall or grade change

Fastners - wood, metal and concrete

Good luck

Comment by alland on May 10, 2011 at 2:02pm: any idea what may be some of the flaws in the construction cross sections?
steps, hardscaping, retaining walls, etc?

Comment by Jessica Hawn on May 10, 2011 at 1:39pm: Great, thanks for the help!

I think I'm going to buy the LaGro book to start with and try to get the other ones through interlibrary loan (which never even occurred to me at first).

I would eventually like to buy all of them, but that's almost $600 for all the books (used), exam fee, and study guides, so that'll have to wait.

Comment by Tad Hansen on May 10, 2011 at 12:21pm: The test had questions from all four books. I think the Site Analysis by LaGro would be the most important followed by the Booth and Russ books. I suggest you read them all though if you are serious about passing the exam. They are great books to have in your library for referencing throughout your career so make the investment if you can. Also take the practice exams CLARB offers. They are very helpful.

Comment by Wyatt Thompson, PLA on May 10, 2011 at 10:38am: Jessica, you should be able to get all these books at your local library through interlibrary loan.

Comment by Jeffrey Trojanowski, on May 10, 2011 at 10:24am: Jessica,

I have Site Analysis, and Site Planning & Design Handbook. I read both of them, but only skimmed the Site Planning book. Definitely read Site Analysis and get the PPI study material, and maybe the CLARB practice test. That is what got me to pass this time.