In What Order should I take the Examz? Everyone wants to know what is the best order to take the ARE Exams. Well, the two of us took them in different orders. (If you are just reading this to know the orders we took, scroll down ) I often tell the epic story of the reason I decided to start the exams. When I graduated, a candidate was not allowed to test until they had completed their approximately 3.5 years of approved experience (#AXP). My goal was always to attain my arc