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Preparation Guide for the 2023 First-Class Architect Examination

As the 2023 first-class architect examination approaches, candidates are reminded that time is running short. With just over two months remaining for both the written and design exams, the schedule is incredibly tight. Candidates are encouraged to trust TAC and follow the guidance provided to make the most of this limited preparation time.

Registration Now Open

For those planning to take the written examination for the 2023 first-class architect examination, registration is now available. TAC offers an immediate grading service called Data Research.
This service allows you to view real-time data, including not only your scores but also national rankings, average scores by subject, score distributions, and the correct answer rates for each question, all for free.

How to Utilize Data Research

To take advantage of the Data Research service, candidates must first create user accounts to set up personal pages. On the exam day, simply input the answers to the questions as you provided on your exam into your personal page.

When Can Results Be Viewed?

Candidates will be able to view their scores starting from July 26th (Sunday) at 9 PM on the exam day. As more users engage with the service, national rankings, score distributions, and average scores will be updated in real time.

Pre-register here for this fantastic immediate scoring service. For more details about inputting answers and other relevant information, refer to the link provided.

Design Examination Preparations

For those gearing up for the design exam, there's an essential overview meeting that will take place just four days after the announcement of this year’s topics. Join this online meeting to get crucial insights about the design topics. This is a must-attend event for those sitting for the design exam!

Meeting Schedule

Online Participation: Requirement for Reservation

• - July 28th (Tuesday) at 7:30 PM – Led by Professor Kazutoshi Kiyota

In-person Participation at TAC Schools: Reservation Required
The following dates for various TAC campuses are available:

• - July 29th (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM – Participating locations include: Sapporo, Shinjuku, Yaesu, Tachikawa, Machida, Hiyoshi, Tsudanuma, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.
• - July 30th (Thursday) at 7:30 PM – Participating locations including: Sendai, Suidobashi, Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Waseda, Yokohama, Omiya, Umeda, Namba, Kobe, and Hiroshima.

Reserve your spot here (Online or TAC campuses) to ensure your attendance, as spots are limited.

Recommended Connect Course

Following the written exam, consider participating in the Connect Course designed specifically to bridge knowledge from the written examination to practical skills needed for the design exam.

Course Suggestions

This course is ideal for:

• - First-time design exam takers
• - Candidates struggling with topics related to equipment and legal framework restrictions (like building volume and height regulations).

Course Details

The course will be an online live communication session scheduled for July 31st (Friday) from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Post-session, an archive will be available for viewing until the end of October 2026.
Be aware that the course is limited to the first 500 registrants. Registration will be closed once the limit is reached.

Check course details here.

Course Fee

The charge for the online live communication course/Web communication course is 8,800 yen (tax included).
The first class begins on August 1st (Saturday), marking the start of intense design exam preparations.
Explore course details here so as not to fall behind on your studies.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: TAC Co., Ltd.
• - Established: December 1980
• - Business Focus: Personal education, corporate training, publishing, and human resource services
• - Head Office: 3-2-18 Kanda Misakicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 101-8383, Japan
• - Website: TAC School