APA - New Jersey Chapter

APA - NJ Chapter
PO Box 813
New Brunswick, NJ 08903

Chapter Admin:
Michael E. Levine, AICP
P:732-932-5475 x731
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Considering Certification?

To become a certified licensed planner in New Jersey, one must submit an application meeting certain education and experience requirements, and pass both the NJ Planning Law Exam, commonly referred to as the PP Exam, and AICP Exam. The PP Exam is administered by the State Board of Professional Planners. The AICP Exam is administered by the American Planning Association (APA). The PP and AICP exams are given twice a year, in May and November.

The APA-NJ Chapter offers an Exam Review Course for the PP Exam typically one month prior to the exam period. The PP Exam review course is given in a seminar format where professionals from New Jersey's Planning Community come and provide you with their knowledge on the exam topics as well as test taking tips. APA offers comprehensive exam preparation resources and sessions for the AICP exam.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Exam

The AICP exam is administered by the American Planning Association (APA). Visit their site for more information.

May 2010 AICP Exam Results
The May exam window will conclude May 24, 2010. All applicants will receive their unofficial test scores at the testing center. They will receive their official test scores by mail in mid-June.

Dates to Remember
June 3, 2010Application Window Opens for November 2010 Exam
July 13, 2010Final Application Deadline
September 21, 2010Final Notification Deadline
October 14, 2010Late Cancellation/Transfer Deadline
November 8-22, 2010November 2010 Exam Window

Available Online AICP Exam Review Courses

August 27, 2010 Exam Prep Webcast, 1pm - 4pm: The PA Chapter's Professional Development Committee will be presenting a 3 hour webinar session to assist planners who are registered to take the APA's AICP exam, or considering taking the exam. The session will cover testing tips, a brief review of material on each of the exam's content areas, and additional sources for exam preparation. Submission of questions is encouraged throughout the session. Susan Elks, AICP, PA Chapter Professional Development Officer and Community Planner with the Chester County Planning Commission, and Christine Bartleson, AICP, PA Chapter Professional Development Committee member and Community Planner with the City of Bethlehem, will be presenting.
Register for this webcast.

Additional Information

New Jersey Planning Law (PP) Exam

Dates to Remember!
November 2010 PP Exam WindowNovember 8 - 22, 2010
Application deadlineAugust 27 2010
Transcripts and endorsement forms dueNo later than September 15, 2010

November 2010 NJ Planning Law (PP) Exam Application

The State Board of Professional Planners administers the PP Exam. Visit the link for more information http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plan/

The NJPP Exam Contains the Following Information:

  • Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL)
  • County Planning Act
  • State Planning Act
  • Fair Housing Act
  • Council on Affordable Housing (COAH)
  • Freshwater Wetlands Act and Regulations
  • Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan
  • Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) and Regulations
  • Meadowlands
  • State Highway Access Management Act
  • Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act
  • Flood Hazard Area Control Act
  • Realty Improvement Sewerage and Facilities Act
  • Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act

PP Exam Review Course

The PP Exam Review Course for the November 2010 test period will be held Saturday, October 9th from 8:30AM to 4:00 PM, at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in New Brunswick. To register, email Amy Sarrinikolaou. The cost is $50 for Chapter members, and $75 for Non-Chapter members. Lunch is not included.

The Review Course is expected to cover general exam topics including the State Plan, environmental regulations, affordable housing, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment activities, MLUL, regional planning entities, and other material relative to the PP Exam.

PP and/or AICP Exam Study Group

The APA-NJ Young Planners Group is interested in facilitating a 'study group' of young planners around the state taking the AICP and/or PP exam. If you are interested in joining a study group, contact Christopher A. Brown, the APA-NJ Young Planners Group Chair at christopher.alex.brown@gmail.com.

Additional Information

NOTE: Adopted Statement of the Board of Directors American Planning Association Concerning Licensing Legislation (October 1998)

APA Membership Information
Download a .pdf version of the membership application.

All questions relating to professional development should be directed to Amy Sarrinikolaou.