Dennis J. Jarrard, PLA, CLARB

  • I just finished all the LARE exams, and since I am in California I also took and passed the CA exam. I took C and E together and A, B, D together. If you don’t mind studying and are detail oriented it is totally doable. My strategy was to take a lot of practice tests. As many as I could get my hands on. There is a certain way they test, a ki…[Read more]

  • Steven Chavez posted an update in the group Group logo of L.A.R.E. - ANYTHING GOESL.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years ago

    I think taking A and B could work very well. But section D has become much more difficult recently — a quite low 51% passing rate on the last exam. Its also 3 hours long, and the material is very very broad.

  • ann gilkey posted an update in the group Group logo of L.A.R.E. - ANYTHING GOESL.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years ago

    Maureen, You’re comment made me smile.  I hope no one is doing this licensure thing for exclusivity and prestige.  One person’s “exclusive and prestigious” is another person’s struggling profession. I would never go through all of this for exclusivity or prestige. Are you aware that most people do not know or care what an LA is?  I was kidding wh…[Read more]

  • It’s great to have a wall of all the books listed as study material. For section A, B, & D the list use to be about 30 books. Most people don’t have the time to read or the expenditures for such a library! They have recently reduced the list to about 4 or 5.Some have very little to do with studying for the exam. Could it be that some academic is…[Read more]

  • Who paid Maureen to say that?

  • ann gilkey posted an update in the group Group logo of L.A.R.E. - ANYTHING GOESL.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years ago

    Each time I take it, I think, “I just need to go home and focus more on ( fill in the blank)”.  Then I come back, and little I focused on is on there and something I never saw before in all my life is on there.  That’s pretty bad when you own over 50-80 vignettes, a shelf of books,  numerous electronic feeds and have practiced them every day fo…[Read more]

  • Thoughts on Tuesday’s latest Section E monster…?

  • Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group Group logo of Drawing ShortcutsDrawing Shortcuts 14 years ago

    Please use this area for general comments only. If you have specific questions, please use the group’s discussion forum.

    Thanks!

  • Deborah Christman posted an update in the group Group logo of WORKWORK 14 years ago

    I am big into spaces for children. I have worked with children for many years and love to find ways to help them explore, develop, and get a little closer to nature. They are our natural scientists. However, I am also studying storm water mitigation and its connections to green streets. Am working to find ways to combine the two interests.

    Steps…[Read more]

  • Downunda Pools posted an update in the group Group logo of WORKWORK 14 years ago

    I am a design company that builds. I am extremely passionate about what I do.
    My design style is definately contemporary, but will design more natural projects if required. We lean toward the more high end projects that require pool, structures and landscaping. Look forward to networking and learning more.
    Brett Hatfield

  • Chantal De Menezes posted an update in the group Group logo of WORKWORK 14 years ago

    My favorite projects are residential, with bigger budget. Contemporary style in the design and including the design of the pool and light.

  • Amy Verel posted an update in the group Group logo of WORKWORK 14 years ago

    Great idea for a group! I’m not in much of a position to offer advice but am eager to hear a discussion of this. I can say that since I’m also a planner in addition to an la (and have several times been the only planner on the office design team), I’ve always made a point to check my planning resources (web and old fashioned networking) for RFPs…[Read more]

  • What projects do you want to work on? What steps are you taking to find that type of work and work on it???

  • Who has a great strategy for finding work and getting it once you have found it???

  • I am planning on taking C this December. Please help with any tips and helpful resources. Many many thanks!!!

  • I finally passed C! Passed 4 of the 5 the first time, but this was round 3 with Section C. Yippee! Sayonara, LARE!

  • I passed C and that is that for me and the LARE! We can now go our separate ways, thank goodness.

  • LARE Preparation Courses in Northern California

    Freeman & Jewell Landscape Architecture is once again offering our popular series of preparatory courses for candidates taking the Landscape Architect Registration Examination. The courses are generally offered four times each year in Northern California, usually four to six weeks prior to the…[Read more]

  • LARE Preparation Courses in Southern California, UCLA Extension

    Instruction focuses on the three essentials 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…[Read more]

  • LARE Preparation Course in Northern California

    Date/Time: July 23-25, 2010

    Description: Sections A, B & D 8:30 am-6:00 pm July 23-25, 2010.

    Course Description: A detailed review of the multiple choice sections of the LARE. The course includes an overview of the LARE from the point of view of the objective sections as well as in depth review of…[Read more]

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