The Start

This is the start line.

My name is Webly. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2003 with a Bachelor of Architecture. I quickly became a LEED AP. I've worked in residential architecture, mixed-use commercial, and now work as a green building consultant in Portland, Oregon.
In September 2007 I thought I had completed all my IDP hours, but NCARB thought differently. No longer working in an architecture firm completing the remaining NCARB forms was not on my daily to do list. I've finally put the remaining IDP forms together and I am ready to make the 8 year old Webly happy by becoming a registered architect in the state of Oregon.

My loose plan, before I research the best plan of action, is to study everything, including how to study, for three months then study for the first test and take one test a month until August 2009, or longer if I need to retest.

This is my anticipated test order:
Schematic Design
Building Systems
Building Design and Construction Systems
Structural Systems
Site Planning and Design
Construction Documents and Services
Programming, Planning, and Practice

Four others in my firm are eligible to test and I am attempting to drag them along for the ride.

I will be going to classes at Portland's AIA Center, and probably some study groups. I am looking at studying 5-10 hours a week. 2-4 during the week and 4-6 on Sunday afternoons.

August 2009 I hope to look back at this post and think I had good plan of attack.

Check out the links to find out more information about the process.