Huntington Jr. College, WV - CSRNation2024-03-29T10:11:33Zhttps://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/huntington-jr-college-wv?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCost is indeed a factor! And…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-05:1736041:Comment:10597802009-08-05T13:13:04.132ZJoanne Wilsonhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JoanneWilson
Cost is indeed a factor! And a certified program. I have also looked at CRAH (Court Reporting At Home). I have heard all good things, but I do not believe it certified by NCRA, although it does have the NCRA logo on the front page.
Cost is indeed a factor! And a certified program. I have also looked at CRAH (Court Reporting At Home). I have heard all good things, but I do not believe it certified by NCRA, although it does have the NCRA logo on the front page. I am also enrolled in the cou…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-05:1736041:Comment:10597552009-08-05T11:22:12.194ZAmy Harrishttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/AmyHarris
I am also enrolled in the court reporting program at Huntington Junior College. And it is an NCRA certified school. I would definitely go with Huntington. :)
I am also enrolled in the court reporting program at Huntington Junior College. And it is an NCRA certified school. I would definitely go with Huntington. :) No No! You are not! I am lear…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10588622009-08-03T13:20:36.093ZJoanne Wilsonhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JoanneWilson
No No! You are not! I am learning from you questions!!!
No No! You are not! I am learning from you questions!!! I don't know the answer to th…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10588612009-08-03T13:19:16.000ZMary Jo Cochranhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
I don't know the answer to that one. Each state may have its own requirements. Florida has NO REQUIREMENTS. When I got out, Hillsborough County had 13 court reporting schools. They were run by previous court reporters - who found more profit in teaching court reporting than doing court reporting.<br />
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Those schools were touting court reporting as an 18 month program!!! And they were pushing them out in18 months. So what does that tell you. The ones being taught by previous court reporters, they…
I don't know the answer to that one. Each state may have its own requirements. Florida has NO REQUIREMENTS. When I got out, Hillsborough County had 13 court reporting schools. They were run by previous court reporters - who found more profit in teaching court reporting than doing court reporting.<br />
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Those schools were touting court reporting as an 18 month program!!! And they were pushing them out in18 months. So what does that tell you. The ones being taught by previous court reporters, they were charging $30,000 for the schooling.<br />
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I was always curious as to what happened to those court reporting students. I'm sure they got student loans for those programs. I wondered if they actually paid off the student loans, got a job, got angry.<br />
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For the requirements for your state, you will have to check your state's guidelines. You should also go to NCRA and check what they require to take the RPR. To make you all feel even bet…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10588502009-08-03T12:00:10.901ZMary Jo Cochranhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
To make you all feel even better, I am going back to reporting after being out twenty years. CAT was relatively new when I got out - and the cost started at $30,000 - and was about $15,000 when I got out.<br />
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I recently got a Stenoram II. It's a tank, looks like it will last forever.
To make you all feel even better, I am going back to reporting after being out twenty years. CAT was relatively new when I got out - and the cost started at $30,000 - and was about $15,000 when I got out.<br />
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I recently got a Stenoram II. It's a tank, looks like it will last forever. I know you're all real excite…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10587812009-08-03T02:58:23.497ZMary Jo Cochranhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
I know you're all real excited about getting into a court reporting program. But it doesn't have to be expensive. If you already have a good legal background (legal secretary), a good medical background, you really can learn court reporting without the help of an expensive school. Of course, I went to school. Back in '75 school was touted as the way to success of life.<br />
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There are a few online courses for court reporting too. First you get a machine (manual will do). Then you get a theory book…
I know you're all real excited about getting into a court reporting program. But it doesn't have to be expensive. If you already have a good legal background (legal secretary), a good medical background, you really can learn court reporting without the help of an expensive school. Of course, I went to school. Back in '75 school was touted as the way to success of life.<br />
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There are a few online courses for court reporting too. First you get a machine (manual will do). Then you get a theory book (probably Phoenix). Learn the theory. The book will be self instructional. After theory, then you start making sentences. Then you start out at 40 WPM in speed and work your way up. My guess is you won't get computerized until about 180. However, when I went to school, CAT didn't exist, cell phones didn't exist, home computers didn't exist. I grew up in the day when you kept a quarter on you in case you had to make a phone call from a phone booth. The 200SRT and 400SRT are pro…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10587782009-08-03T02:52:15.192ZMary Jo Cochranhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
The 200SRT and 400SRT are probably the cheapest machines available - so that's why they selected those. They probably want everyone to have the exact same machine to minimize student problems. As for the software, I should think the school would be furnishing the CAT software as part of the program cost. The software should already be set up on the schools computers - and the students are going to utilize it - like when you are in a computer class, the school provides the Word and Excel.<br />
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The 200SRT and 400SRT are probably the cheapest machines available - so that's why they selected those. They probably want everyone to have the exact same machine to minimize student problems. As for the software, I should think the school would be furnishing the CAT software as part of the program cost. The software should already be set up on the schools computers - and the students are going to utilize it - like when you are in a computer class, the school provides the Word and Excel.<br />
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A good thing to remember - unless you have money to waste, don't waste it. If you can start the program with a cheap writer versus a Stenura Protege, start out cheap. You can always upgrade when you're done. Mary Jo, I'm comparing Colleg…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10587542009-08-03T01:49:05.055ZJoanne Wilsonhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JoanneWilson
Mary Jo, I'm comparing College of Court Reporting and Prince Institute, according to CCR's website, they require case CATalyst4 student software. I cannot even find that specific software on the company's website. And as for steno machines they require a 200SRT or 400SRT. From what I've read these are rather old program's/machines. Whereas Prince requires Stentura Protege. Note sure about software, it just states, "Case CATalyst Student Software - Information available upon request." Odd, but…
Mary Jo, I'm comparing College of Court Reporting and Prince Institute, according to CCR's website, they require case CATalyst4 student software. I cannot even find that specific software on the company's website. And as for steno machines they require a 200SRT or 400SRT. From what I've read these are rather old program's/machines. Whereas Prince requires Stentura Protege. Note sure about software, it just states, "Case CATalyst Student Software - Information available upon request." Odd, but maybe they state is that way because of software upgrades??? I will find out. Another program I have looked…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10587372009-08-03T00:59:01.949ZJoanne Wilsonhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JoanneWilson
Another program I have looked it is Prince Institute of Court Reporting.
Another program I have looked it is Prince Institute of Court Reporting. That makes me feel a bit more…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-08-03:1736041:Comment:10587352009-08-03T00:56:17.643ZJoanne Wilsonhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JoanneWilson
That makes me feel a bit more comfortable. I am also seriously looking at College of Court Reporting in Indiana. My god! I certainly couldn't find many other careers this expensive to break into could I. GEEZ!
That makes me feel a bit more comfortable. I am also seriously looking at College of Court Reporting in Indiana. My god! I certainly couldn't find many other careers this expensive to break into could I. GEEZ!