Bryan Obara

  • Vladamir might consider one of UCLA’s live prep sessions.
    Responding to J. Robert Wainner’s comment, my donated time for travel, to organize and teach LARE live prep sessions is all pro-bono since 1995. My live prep sessions thru Chapters reach many active LARE candidates, during past 3 years for 7 to 9 sessions a year.  Agreeing with 1 part of…[Read more]

  • J.Robert Wainner, thank you for your comments. I think your attitude towards LARE is very common to those of us who have struggled to pass. The extreme cost has never out weighed the benefit and that’s a very unfortunate fact. Maybe thats why we have such a low number of LA’s…..have we neared the high 5000’s yet?

  • The next generation of Cheryl Corson’s LARE Prep webinars is now online. See http://www.corsonlearning.com for easy to stream videos, moderated chat room, easy access to live Q&A sessions and simplified PayPal payment options. Modest prices include one year of unlimited access. Corson Learning webinars support the new format LARE Sections 3 & 4. 

  • UCLA Extension – Section 4 – October  17-18, 2014
    UCLA Extension – Section 3 – October 19, 2014

    Designed   for students preparing to take LARE Section 4: Construction Documentation,   and LARE Section 3:Design
    Instructor: Angela Woodward, ASLA

    UCLA   Extension, 10995 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Room G33E

    Section 4:
    Section…[Read more]

  • Richard-
    I don’t recall if you mentioned which section you are taking. But just my 2 cents from my experience (have passed all & now licensed): The earlier the better! That’s too vague tho right?
    For the graphic sections, which are now sections 3 & 4, I started studying about 3 months in advance. For the other 2, I did about 6 weeks – 2…[Read more]

  • Matt,

    Thanks for the great response. Any recommendations for prep time leading up to the exam? I realize everyone studies differently and learning curves vary. Just trying to get an expectation for how long I should study per week and how long before the exam. Seems like there is quite a bit to know for this exam. Thanks for any help or guidance…[Read more]

  • Richard,
    Congrats on starting your LARE Prep effort !
    Yes, with 9 years in the commercial marketplace since 2005, candidates who attend my sessions do recommend the LARE entire book series as very helpful.
    This might help -=in your decision making – Erik Sweet, PLA, ASLA wrote 1 book for Section D (includes Section 3 & 4 content). I wrote 2 book…[Read more]

  • Hello all. Awesome resource here, looking to put it to use. I am beginning the process of studying for the LARE exam in December here in Northern California. I was sad to miss Ray Freeman’s course at Berkeley in June, but it just didn’t work out for me. Anyone have suggestions for upcoming classes to take? Also, I found a website http://www.ppi2pass.com[Read more]

  • LARE Prep Webinars for Sections 3 & 4 are now open for registration. These sessions are affordable and flexible as you can attend from anywhere and watch the sessions on your own schedule, as often as you like. For more information see: http://www.cherylcorson.com The first Section 4 session is May 15 and the first Secxtion 3 session is May 22. I…[Read more]

  • Prep Courses for Sections 1&2 of the LARE in Northern California will be given in Berkeley on June 7-8, 2014. See the event page for more details.
    Section 4 reviews will be given in Berkeley, CA on June 20-22, 2014 and in Raleigh, NC on July 11-13, 2014. Again, see the event page on this site for additional information on these classes.

  • I’d like to get info on prep classes or materials in the midwest. I’m in KC. Some of the books listed on CLARB are out of print. 

  • LAREwebinarFlyer_2014.pdf
    A year ago I began studying for Section 4 again, after failing it in December 2012. After passing last April, friends asked me to teach an online class geared toward this section, which is trickier than the others. Next week is the first live Q&A session in my 3-part webinar series. More info is in the attached flyer, and…[Read more]

  • UCLA Extension – Section 4 – February 2014

                        Date/Time:                 
    February 7 – 8, 2014

                        Description:                 
    Designed for students preparing to take LARE Section 4: Construction Documentation. This workshop covers the knowledge and skills for preparing plans, including demolition, grading, dr…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 3 – 2014

    Date/Time:

    February 28-March 2, 2014  8:30 am-6:00 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, site planning and design skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    graphic techniques, resource conservation and management, properties…[Read more]

  • Any section 2 or 3 reviews this winter?

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2014

    Date/Time:

    February 14-16, 2014  8:30 am-6:30 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
    control,…[Read more]

  • LARE Review Session in the Seattle Region – Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2014

    Fri Jan 31 1PM to 5:15PM Section 1 & 2
    Sat Feb 1 8AM to 5PM Section 3 & 4

    LARE Candidates in WA, OR, ID and Western Canadian provinces are invited to participate in a fast moving session. Section 1 & 2 Friday half day plus Section 3 and 4 Saturday full day. The session provides…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Sections 1&2 – 2013

    Date/Time:

    October 26-27, 2013  8:30 am-6:00 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, project management, contracts,
    construction administration, construction law, inventory and analysis,
    programming, ordinances and codes. 260 page syllabus. 200 practice…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2013

    Date/Time:

    October 4-6, 2013  8:30 am-6:30 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
    control,…[Read more]

  • I have sections 3 &4 left to take; unfortunately it seems that Florida ASLA is not currently offering a LARE Review.  Given that I will be required to travel out of state to attend a review, does anyone have any recommendations in regards to who does offer a good LARE review or who I should avoid?

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