Welcome to The Young Architect Academy

They are great in my opinion. If you have questions just ask and they are really helpful

The ARE Bootcamp is run with professionalism, care, and genuine support. From day one, the team is responsive and always ready to help you get started with clear instructions and guidance. What’s truly inspiring is how Mike Risica has built his company by bringing in people who have gone through the Bootcamp themselves, people who truly understand the journey and care deeply about your success. It’s a community that’s invested in helping you reach your goals.

Young Architect has truly made a difference in my journey toward licensure. It’s clear that this company genuinely cares about helping emerging architects succeed. Not just through their programs, but through the supportive community they’ve built. I’ve felt encouraged, motivated, and never alone in the process. The team is passionate, responsive, and always willing to help. I’m really grateful to have found them.

Young Architect is a terrific company that is designed to help anyone navigate the AREs and professional development. Through bootcamps, online courses, conferences, podcasts, and so much more, Young Architect is empowering the next generation of architects.

Young Architect is probably the best solution I’ve found for studying for these exams. I’ve tried most of the programs out there—some were helpful—but nothing compares to the support, structure, and information I’ve gotten from YA. Their programs have been the most effective in actually helping me move forward and feel confident through this process.

YA as a company is nothing less than exuberant! The customer service from Mike, Destiny, Lorenzo, the entire team is extremely responsive and supporting. I have nothing but positive things to say the overall experience.

Fair prices and the first email I sent to them, I had a response inside 10 minutes. What more do you want? Very knowledgable people that care about their work. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Young Architect creates excellent content and is very supportive. They provide great advice on how to move forward and pass these exams!

The team, founder included is very accessible addressing questions and issues in a timely fashion. They genuinely care about each individual's journey to licensure.

YAA has a lot of information for you to share and it has been a great help in the testing process.

Bootcamp is the best way to study for the AREs. They provide incredible content to study while making it easily digestible. There's new content being created by the Young Architect team that improves the quality of the bootcamp with every release. Above all the content is the incredible community! Bootcamp isn't just a study guide to pass exams, it's a study group that helps each other get across the finish line. There's no better way to study!

The team at YA went above and beyond to help me reach my licensing goal. They truly care and are the absolute best!

Mike and his team are always around to answer our questions and concerns. They're a great company that really wants people to pass these exams and be good architects.

Thank you to the whole team at Young Architect for being so responsive and supportive!

I was truly impressed by Young Architect. The team is incredibly professional and always responsive—any question I had was answered quickly and thoughtfully. Mike and his team work tirelessly to provide students with up-to-date study materials and one of the best support platforms available. Their commitment to our success really shows.

Mike and staff don't want you to just pass the ARE they want you to excel and be the best Architect you can be. Passing the ARE is just a bonus. This bootcamp helps you study in ways you never have thought of allowing you to remeber and recall information taht you never loose even after the tests are finished. I personally have kept all of my notes and books that Mike and staff have recommended and use them daily. The system of learning that Mike spells out in detail is better than any higher learning institution.

Young Architect gives you the tools, resources, and most importantly the accountability you need to stay on track in your journey to licensure. The entire Young Architect team is incredible at breaking down complex information in a clear, straightforward way, helping you connect what you're studying to how you'll actually use it in practice. Plus, their practice questions are some of the best out there, not only do they test your knowledge, but they also explain why the wrong answers are incorrect, which really helps you understand the material on a deeper level. It’s everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

The transparency from Mike and the whole Young Architect team is, without a doubt, next level. They establish the direction you should go while giving flexibility to how you learn the content. With the YA team you don't feel like you are not studying alone you have YA and associates in your corner.

Everyone at Young Architect is first class. I really appreciated how responsive Mike was—he always went out of his way to answer any and all of my questions. It was such a great experience to participate in a program that genuinely cares about the success of its members and is truly invested in helping everyone become an architect. The structure, accountability, and supportive community completely changed the way I approached the exams. Thanks to the tools, guidance, and confidence I gained through YA, I passed all six ARE exams in a row—followed by the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) on my first try.

Young Architect as a company has worked to provide a user friendly system to streamline the ARE Exam process. The quantity and quality of information is more than enough to get you through studying in preparation for each exam.

Young Architect has helped me level up my career and has give me life-changing support for all of my professional goals. I can't say enough good things about Young Architect. It played a huge role in helping me pass my AREs and truly level up my studying and professional work habits. What stood out most was how welcoming, supportive, and positive the environment was. Joining a program or a professional development group can be intimatating, but joining Young Architect never felt like a chore or a struggle. Instead, I found myself genuinely motivated and encouraged every step of the way. I learned valuable time management and self care tools that inevitably made me better at work and a better architect. The program helped me develop better work-life balance and more sustainable study habits, which were essential during such a demanding time. Beyond passing my exams, it inspired me to keep going in my professional development journey—such as pursuing additional certifications like the CDT, and CCCA through CSI. What makes this program truly special is the people and community. Young Architect is filled with passionate, hardworking individuals all striving for their goals. Being surrounded by that kind of energy made me feel both supported and accountable. I’m so grateful for this experience, it’s made a lasting impact on my career and mindset.

YA is an amazing resource for anyone looking to stay focused on their studies while juggling work and family commitments. It offers both flexibility and the accountability to stay on track. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants structure, community, and encouragement along the way.

Mike is a great Coach. The content is excellent and focused and worth every penny. Young Architect is a community with a common goal, pass the ARE and build your career!

Y/A is always working to keep courses fresh with new content & new Content Creators provide fresh voices and experiences.

I really appreciate Mike as the founder and owner of the Young Architect Academy for always being available for any questions I have. He is very approachable and gives great tips on what steps to take toward success for the ARE exams. Without Young Architect Academy, the ARE process would not have been achievable for me. A BIG Thanks to Mike and his team for the wonderful Young Architect company!

In one sentence... "Most personable ARE prep program - real people, not computers" What sets Young Architect apart is that it's the most personable ARE prep program out there. You're working with real people, not just staring at a computer screen all day. Mike answers the phone any time of day because he genuinely wants to see us succeed as much as he wants to promote the program. This is his way of giving back to the profession. I've tried other resources before finding Young Architect, and nothing compared to the personal attention and community you get here. When I had to take a two-month break from studying because work got crazy, I didn't feel financially penalized like I would with other ARE prep programs that charge hundreds each month. I didn't feel like I was losing a grasp on the progress I had made. The Bootcamp and community were still there when I was ready to come back. Mike doesn't care how long it takes you to get to the finish line - he just wants you to keep moving forward. That support system is something you won't find anywhere else. The friendships I made through Young Architect have lasted well beyond my licensing journey. We're all still in touch, still helping each other grow as professionals. As someone who's now a Registered Architect thanks to this program, I recommend Young Architect to EVERYONE I meet who's struggling with the ARE. It's not just about passing exams - it's about becoming a better Architect and joining a community that will support you throughout your entire career. I'm proud to be part of the Young Architect family and grateful for everything Mike and this program have done for me.

YA has been very helpful with my studying. They make it clear this is more than just prep course for the ARE. It's a prep course for the rest of your career. They know the challenges that come with people who are just starthing this class and have great lessons ready for you to take on and overcome those challanges.

Young Architect is a community that truly cares. I started as a bootcamper, and the support, structure, and encouragement I received helped me pass my AREs and stay motivated throughout. Michael’s passion for helping future architects succeed is real and makes all the difference. I believed in the program so much that I now work with the Young Architect team, creating content to support others on their journey. It’s an inspiring place to learn, grow, and be part of something that truly makes a difference in the architecture world.

Working with the hardest working man in architecture since 2019 I've been Young Architect's content producer since 2019, and I can honestly say I've never seen anyone more dedicated to their students than Michael Riscica. I've traveled with him to countless architecture conferences, filmed SIX Young Architect Conferences, and documented hundreds of interviews with ARE Bootcamp graduates over the years. What blows me away is how Mike lives and breathes this stuff - 7 days a week, no joke. I've seen him work late into the night updating courses, celebrating with students at graduation ceremonies, hosting parties at AIA Conferences, and always finding new ways to help people succeed. The guy just doesn't stop. The ARE Bootcamp is seriously a powerful program. I've interviewed hundreds of people who didn't just pass their exams - Young Architect helped them elevate their entire careers to the next level. I've got it all on video, we’ve published over 200 pieces of content on the YA channels documenting all of this. Mike and the entire Young Architect team pour everything into helping people succeed, and it shows in every single student story I've captured. If you're struggling with the ARE, these are the people who will get you there. Chad Dann Young Architect Content Producer