7 YEARS THE "NORM" FOR A STENO WRITER TO FINISH SCHOOL?????? - CSRNation2024-03-29T00:47:29Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/7-years-the-norm-for-a-steno?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1044555&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOh, I see. My fault. I should…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-08:1736041:Comment:10476592009-07-08T15:29:26.559ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
Oh, I see. My fault. I should have looked more closely at the thread. Thanks! : )
Oh, I see. My fault. I should have looked more closely at the thread. Thanks! : ) My comment was responding to…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-08:1736041:Comment:10476492009-07-08T14:49:14.502ZPatricia Babitshttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Patricia98
My comment was responding to Monica.
My comment was responding to Monica. In response to Patricia's sta…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-08:1736041:Comment:10476322009-07-08T13:52:36.883ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
In response to Patricia's statement: "I don't think any schools are telling students 7 years is average!!!!" Again, my initial post <b>did not</b> say schools were saying 7 years is average and my post had <b>nothing</b> to do with that. A member of this site (a court reporter practicing an alternative method) posted a comment that 7 years was the "norm" for steno writer CR school. I merely raised this issue to counter that comment and put that "7-year norm" myth to rest.
In response to Patricia's statement: "I don't think any schools are telling students 7 years is average!!!!" Again, my initial post <b>did not</b> say schools were saying 7 years is average and my post had <b>nothing</b> to do with that. A member of this site (a court reporter practicing an alternative method) posted a comment that 7 years was the "norm" for steno writer CR school. I merely raised this issue to counter that comment and put that "7-year norm" myth to rest. I do believe a good instructo…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-08:1736041:Comment:10476162009-07-08T13:40:55.285ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
I do believe a good instructor helps in CR school and is an important component, but a student's overall success depends on their own dedication and initiative. CR school is unique and it's unlike any other vocational training in certain aspects. No one else can give or teach you the ability to write 225 wpm. It comes from within. A teacher can't make a student's fingers write faster. A student has to achieve that on their own.<br />
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And in certain aspects, just like students at a university or any…
I do believe a good instructor helps in CR school and is an important component, but a student's overall success depends on their own dedication and initiative. CR school is unique and it's unlike any other vocational training in certain aspects. No one else can give or teach you the ability to write 225 wpm. It comes from within. A teacher can't make a student's fingers write faster. A student has to achieve that on their own.<br />
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And in certain aspects, just like students at a university or any other college, students don't get their hands held and a pat on the back and pushed along like in kindergarten. No one in CR school should expect that either. You're an adult. Sometimes in life you must inspire and encourage yourself. There's not necessarily always going to be someone there to do that. Once you learn the basics in CR, you're off and you're speedbuilding. Of course an intructor can advise you and give you techniques along the way, but you're basically on your own to practice and achieve the skill. I saw a lot of students in CR school constantly trying to shift the blame on anyone but themselves as to why they couldn't finish, and many people go through life always blaming others and refusing to accept responsibility for their own success. I do realize there are some bad schools, just like anything else there's good and bad, but you must do your research and get the facts to make sure you're in the right school. I was four years. I was raise…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10474102009-07-07T23:40:59.419ZMary Jo Cochranhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
I was four years. I was raised with very low self esteem. I got enrolled in the program with the idea that I wouldn't finish. I still did it in four years - mainly because the first school was bad.
I was four years. I was raised with very low self esteem. I got enrolled in the program with the idea that I wouldn't finish. I still did it in four years - mainly because the first school was bad. I don't think any schools are…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10473862009-07-07T22:52:17.161ZPatricia Babitshttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Patricia98
I don't think any schools are telling students 7 years is average!!!! No one would sign up!
I don't think any schools are telling students 7 years is average!!!! No one would sign up! Those CR students still striv…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10473842009-07-07T22:39:24.329ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
Those CR students still striving after five, six or seven years and beyond, if you still want it, go for it!
Those CR students still striving after five, six or seven years and beyond, if you still want it, go for it! We're not talking about becom…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10473812009-07-07T22:36:23.054ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
We're not talking about becoming a brain surgeon. We're talking about becoming a steno writer court reporter. 7 years is not the norm.
We're not talking about becoming a brain surgeon. We're talking about becoming a steno writer court reporter. 7 years is not the norm. When you fill out the paperwo…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10473162009-07-07T20:08:52.771ZPatricia Babitshttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Patricia98
When you fill out the paperwork to take the CA CSR for the first time, you have to fill out a survey regarding how long you were in school. If you really want an accurate answer about what is the "norm," (just for California) I think asking them would be a good place to find the answer. The Web site is courtreportersboard.ca.gov<br />
I did hear the statistic of 7.5 years in California. Like I said, I'm not sure who did that survey and how accurate it really is.
When you fill out the paperwork to take the CA CSR for the first time, you have to fill out a survey regarding how long you were in school. If you really want an accurate answer about what is the "norm," (just for California) I think asking them would be a good place to find the answer. The Web site is courtreportersboard.ca.gov<br />
I did hear the statistic of 7.5 years in California. Like I said, I'm not sure who did that survey and how accurate it really is. That's very interesting. I ha…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-07:1736041:Comment:10472662009-07-07T19:50:31.386ZMontrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MontrellVann
That's very interesting. I have a friend that gradauted from CR school in California not too long ago and they sure didn't think seven years seemed to be the average. If a CR school is averaging seven years to finish, you are in the wrong place and I would be looking for a new school.
That's very interesting. I have a friend that gradauted from CR school in California not too long ago and they sure didn't think seven years seemed to be the average. If a CR school is averaging seven years to finish, you are in the wrong place and I would be looking for a new school.