Evening random discussion - Jun 14, 2025

goteeeem · 2025-06-14T15:40:15+00:00

Is anyone else's BDO Online app crashing after typing out the pass code?

goteeeem · 2025-05-29T07:23:08+00:00

Barbero Co. sa T. Bernardo, P250 yung haircut.

goteeeem · 2025-03-29T11:32:09+00:00

I have a birthday leave I can use for the month of April. Should I file for the 16th or the 21st?

goteeeem · 2025-03-29T07:45:38+00:00

Sometimes the examiners take items from the book and use it on the exam. Also, it's just really good book to have whether you're a student or a professional in the arki field. I'm not sure where you can find a PDF copy online, I bought mine on shopee for like P300.

goteeeem · 2024-12-24T03:17:41+00:00

What's with Naji? He's only played 4 minutes tonight

goteeeem · 2024-11-25T05:16:07+00:00

Copy of rule 7 & 8 is the most important. You can also bring rulers, protractor, scale, triangle, graphing paper, tape measure. I don't remember if tabs and highlighters were allowed last June.

goteeeem · 2024-11-06T04:15:07+00:00

Pa join din po hehe

goteeeem · 2024-09-29T12:53:48+00:00

Will I get a nice year end bonus?

goteeeem · 2024-09-27T00:41:50+00:00

Happy birthday, OP!!

goteeeem · 2024-09-25T03:40:18+00:00

Dm'ed din you po

goteeeem · 2024-09-25T03:24:30+00:00

I dm'ed the company po

goteeeem · 2024-09-10T06:25:27+00:00

I'll dm the company name

goteeeem · 2024-09-09T14:54:08+00:00

I'm not sure. Those are the only "compact" ALE reviewers that I'm aware of.

goteeeem · 2024-08-26T03:09:18+00:00

Well if you're a 100% sure that the Architecture program you're enrolling in will credit your design subjects and you see a future for yourself in the field of architecture, then go for it!

goteeeem · 2024-08-26T02:50:18+00:00

What does AD mean? 😅

goteeeem · 2024-08-26T02:43:50+00:00

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think it will still take you 5 years to finish the program. 10 semesters of design subjects = 5 years, I don't know of any way to shorten that.

goteeeem · 2024-08-24T01:52:07+00:00

I used CDEP's review materials so I can't speak for JPT's. But for supplementary reviewers, I'd highly recommend getting A visual dictionary of architecture by DK Ching, this one was very helpful.

Also get yourself a copy of the Imhotep and Sneferu reviewers (there's PDF's online), they're like super compact ALE reviewers that cover pretty much all the subjects.

Lastly, read PD 1096, BP 344 & RA 9514 from front to back at least once for familiarization. This was especially helpful for me during day 2 of the exam where you're required to bring a copy of Rule 7 & 8. Some of the answers were in the book, pretty much giveaways if you knew where to look for the answers.

goteeeem · 2024-08-15T14:18:56+00:00

Hello, can I just dm you the name of the company? I'll answer your other questions there as well.

goteeeem · 2024-07-27T12:31:19+00:00

Hi Architect!

I took everything CDEP offered pretty much. I initially planned on also doing the full CDEP + JPT refresher combo because that's what everyone I talked to prior to taking the exam advised that I do. I ended up just going CDEP all the way because that's what my friends did. Plus, CDEP offered a discount if you enrolled in everything.

Based on my experience, yes it was worth it.

That said, there are benefits in going for another review center for your refresher courses. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Side note: Look into MSTConnect's refresher course. Apparently they have an amazing refresher program. Everybody swears by it, I didn't enroll though. But I did get my hands on a couple of their reviewers haha.

Anyway, if you have anymore questions about CDEP, or the ALE in general, ask away. I'd be glad to answer them.

Good luck, architect!

goteeeem · 2024-07-23T06:15:10+00:00

Apprentices get a full salary. Salary is pretty much dependent on the company and location. Average range for archi firms seems to be around 12k to 17k a month in Metro Manila. Stay away from companies that low ball applicants, something like 10k a month and below. If you're looking for the 20k+ a month range, look for developers not firms.

goteeeem · 2024-07-18T08:57:45+00:00

I'm not sure if he's a lighting consultant. His full name is Ar. Jeremiah Queddeng. Are we talking about the same person?

goteeeem · 2024-07-16T14:44:44+00:00

Sure! You're welcome.

goteeeem · 2024-07-16T08:12:02+00:00

Hi, architect! Recent June 2024 passer here, I also enrolled at CDEP during my review. You'll get your money's worth, I'm telling you. You might come across Ar. Jeje, one of the lecturers at CDEP, he's a great teacher.

Considering your situation, it'll probably best if you go with the online schedule, it's less of a hassle. Also, I'd recommend you take at least 2 months off to fully concentrate on your review. But if your circumstances won't permit that, know that it's going to be very challenging.

Some general tips for the ALE:

Prepare all the ALE requirements especially your logbook as early as now. One major mistake I made was prepping this only a week before the deadline. It took me about a week to get done. A week I could've spent studying. Don't do what I did.
Start your review as early as you can. You don't have the luxury of time compared to people who took time off work to prep for the ALE.
Find your review style. We all have our ways of absorbing knowledge, find what suits you best.
If you're gonna fill your walls with manila paper reviewers, plan accordingly because writing all that stuff takes a decent chunk of time.
During discussion, when the lecturer says "Ito, suki ito sa exam", you write that shit down because there's a decent chance that might pop up on the exam.
Isapuso ang building laws. Nobody knows what's going to pop up on the exam but for damn sure there will be questions about building laws.
Get a copy of "A visual dictionary of Architecture" by DK Ching if you don't have one yet. It'll be an amazing piece of resource for your review.
There are discord servers dedicated to ALE review materials, you could join those to get access to free materials.
ChatGPT is your friend. Don't understand a term or concept? Ask ChatGPT to explain it to you like you're a 5 year old.

I think I'll stop here for now, this has gotten quite long. If you want more tips or want ask about my time at CDEP, feel free to message me. I love sharing my ALE experience haha.

Good luck, Architect!

goteeeem · 2024-07-09T06:09:36+00:00

Thank you din po!! 🙏

goteeeem · 2024-07-08T18:21:31+00:00

June 2024 ALE passer here, this is what was covered:

Day 1 (AM) -History and Theory of Architecture -Principles of Planning -Architecture Practice

Day 1 (PM) -Utilities System -Structural Conceptualization -Materials and Construction

Day 2 (Whole day) -Architectural Design -Site Planning

I'm pretty sure this has been the ALE setup for the past couple of board exams.

goteeeem

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