We have one objective at NALSA; to help you PASS THE ARE.^SM We founded the company in 1993 in response to our own experience with the exam process. We set out on a mission to create a simple, concise, effective, and inexpensive study system to make ARE test preparation manageable. Archiflash was created to help you prepare for, and feel confident about, passing the exam.

We understand the frustration of having worked day after day, night after night for years to finally get your degree, only to face another seemingly insurmountable hurdle… the ARE. We know that the exam process is overwhelming. You should not have to spend thousands of dollars on study material, and months or even years, of your time to pass this test. Don’t let fear or panic cause you to over spend and to study an abundance of extraneous information.

At NALSA, we concentrate on only ARE study material. We are continually working to create products that will help you in the best way possible to prepare for and Pass the ARE. Our staff and associates are experienced industry professionals who are eager to share with you their knowledge, experience and insight. We are available to you by phone and email to answer any questions you may have about the ARE and our products, as well as to listen and provide you with exceptional candidate support.

For more than ten years, we worked closely with our dear friend and colleague Professor Norman Dorf. Before his untimely death in mid-2007, he called upon us to continue his work and legacy. We are proud to be able to bring you his insightful lectures and his Solutions study guide, and to build upon his work   - all of which is designed specifically to prepare you to pass the ARE graphic vignettes.

Our mission is to help you PASS THE ARE and get on with your life and your career as an architect. We know there are other ARE test-prep companies out there who boast that they are the industry leader, that they offer the best. We will let you be the judge. For sixteen years, we have helped tens of thousands of candidates successfully complete the ARE. We know this because they tell us. We are thrilled everytime were told " I passed", thanks!  We look forward to hearing from you too.

We wish you the best in your endeavors and encourage and value your feedback. This enables us to continually improve our products and keep you informed and better prepared to PASS THE ARE.