My RMR Test Blog ... Finally!

[Jessica K. Belcher]

I’m really going to do it this time. I decided for the new year that I’m going to finally take the RMR. So … I’ve pulled out all my practice materials, i.e., 240-300 tapes and CDs. I’m not letting anything get in the way this time, and that includes stress of trials and transcripts. I always want a sense of accomplishment for myself in my profession each year. This year it was to finally get my MO certification out of the way. Got that, now I must move on to the next chapter. I don’t really need my MO for my current job, but if one day I do, I thought it would come in handy. They do pay officials more in MO than in KS. ;) And besides, it’s just a hop, skip, and jump from where I live and work anyway. I’m trying my best to make sure I’m fully prepared before I take another expensive test.

Anyway, here’s The Plan:

Monday – 8:30 – 15 mins of 300 testimony followed by an additional 15 mins of lower speed (no lower than 200) testimony for accuracy

Tuesday – 8:30 – 15 mins of 300 testimony followed by an additional 15 mins of 220-260 Jury Charge

Wednesday – 8:30 -15 mins of 300 testimony followed by an additional 15 mins of *copy practice

Thursday – 8:30 - 15 mins of 300 testimony followed by an additional 15 mins of Literary dictation at 200-220

Friday- 8:30 - 15 mins of 300 testimony followed by an additional 15 mins of lower speed (no lower than 200) testimony for accuracy

* If for any reason I’m not at work, this will be done at any given time on my spare at home. I’m a believer in copy practice helping a lot with accuracy, thus improving speed.

I’m in it to win it! This is not a game, it’s a lifestyle!

Okay. I’m done with the clichés.

Wish me luck!

P.S. Hopefully this will encourage others to join me in my quest or continue their own for the RMR cert.

[Tami]

It's Woody Waga and Barbara Johnson. I think Barbara Johnson was the first female to come in first in the NCRA speed contest. Maybe it was the first woman coming in first in the Q & A???

Whatever it is, she's awesome.

[Katiana Ball]

well, while you are at checking websites, be sure to check mine www.ladysteno.com

[Jessica K. Belcher]

Oh, and thanks, Glen. I'll check your website!

[Jessica K. Belcher]

Thanks, Trina, for the well wishes! I'm hoping that you get those good results in soon. If not, PLEASE take it next time. :)

[Jessica K. Belcher]

Hi, Katiana, I got the CDs from NCRA just like you thought. Actually I think it's just one CD. Woody Vaga(sp) and a Barbara Johnson, I believe, are the speakers. It's super fast, but I try not to let it intimidate me. ;) I'm definitely going to look into Magnumsteno one of these days and I'll let you all know about it.

[Jessica K. Belcher]

Tami, no, I haven't tried Magnumsteno, but it sounds really awesome. I should sign on for the new dictation for sure.

[Glen Warner]

Hi, Jessica.

Good luck with your schedule!

On the Mark K. front, to get your free trial, send an e-mail to Samuel at [e-mail] ... but you might want to take a look at this one:

http://www.cheapandsleazy.net/mark_sez.html

You might also want to take a look at the Steno Speed Shifter.

Hope that helps ....

--gdw
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"For a Good (steno) Time ......"
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[Katiana Ball]

Trina, do you mean when he dictate words that are supposed to be briefed?
Jessica, there is a free trial period of one day, send an email to someone on the contact list.

[Katiana Ball]

Hey! Where are you getting the 300 dictation from? I am looking for some at 300 and see it only from NCRA!
Gett it gurlll. =]

[Tami]

Have you tried your one free day on Magnumsteno.com??

I hear it's killer dictation. For $29. a month, learning from the great (geek) MK, don't know how you beat that.

From another geek.