GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!! I KNOW YOU'LL DO GREAT!

HIIIIII!!!! I haven't been on here in forever! I LOVE YOU!

I've been wanting to go to Cabo! I went to Cancun on my honeymoon, and LOVED it. I told my husband that once I'm a CR and making the big bucks, I'm going to book us a trip to Fiji! That's my DREAM vacation and one of the more expensive places to go, but oh well! I'm enjoying my small break from school this week. It's really nice to come home from work and just watch TV, or do a couple things around the house, rather than going straight to school work. I'm ready to FINISH though, so I am always ready to go back after that week break. So, are you interning this week?

A cruise, huh? Lucky you! So, what places did you go to? I take forever sometimes to get back to people too, so don't feel bad! School is going ok I guess...I'm not progressing in speed as quickly as I would like to, but who does, right? We are about to start a new quarter the beginning of July, so we have all next week off, which will be a nice break. Your BIG test is coming up soon...what are you doing to prepare?

yes, that was my read back :) I should read back every time... at least then I'd know whether or not to bother testing!

They're going well. I just passed my second JC on Friday. go figure, I passed those first. I always pass my JC's first. But I'm on track to get out by then end of August or maybe September if I keep at this pace! Yay! Usually I sit at a speed for at least 8 months. Drives me crazy.
You just need one more qualifier and then you can take the CSR? I'm SO happy for you! I bet you're family is so proud :):):) I can't wait to get up there, seems so far away for me.

so how are things going with you? How are qualifiers going?

I forgot to answer your question about my school. The closest school that offers a degree in CR is about an hour and a half away, so too far! I looked into a LOT of different schools that offered online programs, and I decided on CRID because they were one of the bigger schools, they are approved by the NCRA, they have the lowest drop-out rate, and the highest percentage for job placement right out of school. Also, they hold the national certification tests at their location in Dallas, not just the state exam, and since I want to be national, that's pretty cool that they do them there. I had narrowed my decision down to CRID, and 2 other schools (which I won't name on here out of respect for the schools and students). I had been talking back and forth and e-mailing back and forth with all 3 schools and CRID is the only school that seemed so organized, and on top of things. Lastly, I'm from that area originally, and it's silly, but it just "felt" right since one of the best Court Reporting schools happens to be in the Lonestar state :) ha ha All that put together, that's how I picked which school I would attend! A lot of people that attend "on ground" schools freak out about the thought of people doing this type of schooling online. I actually attended an on ground school when I was 19, and lived in San Diego. I ended up quitting after 3 months of attending unfortunately. Now doing it online is SO much easier, tons less stress, and much more convenient. Now that I know how it is, I would choose to stay online even if a new CR school opened up blocks away from my house. You do have to have discipline of course to really stick to your schedule, and you don't have other students physically there with you so you can "see" how they are doing compared to how you're doing...but with the "discussion forums" that we have with each class, we talk about SO much and everyone is just one big huge support system, it's not difficult at all to be in your own home, rather than a classroom full of other students and the instructor. I bet that we talk a lot more through the discussion forums online than students do in person in the on ground schools! Ok, well enough rambling now! Hope you have a good weekend :)

Well, that's not far away at all! Do you feel ready for it? I'm sure you'll do great! You've got time to practice, practice, practice! So, what are you doing at this point in school since you're "nearly there"? Do you still have academic classes that you are doing? And in your speed class are you just practicing a lot? Classes are going ok...I'm still struggling with passing an 80 test though! The highest grade I've gotten so far is an 87% which of course is not passing! UGH!

Hi Danielle! Sorry it took me so long to send you a comment back. So, sounds like you are getting really close to being done with school, huh? How EXCITING! Congratulations! I WISH I were that far along! I've been in school since last July, and just began my first speed class (80-100). Which Theory did you learn?

Thanks, Danielle, for all the info and for being so thorough. I'm going to call your school today to see if I can obtain a couple of your books for CSR prep.

I came very close to sending Clay up there to go to school when I was school hunting a while back. If it wasn't so far away, Argonaut was my first choice. It's great you can complete the course in two years and that extra one-on-one time is provided to fill in the gaps to still get you to the CSR to coincide with your wonderful progress on the machine. (Congrats a third time! :)

Keep in touch!

Tami

Danielle,

Thanks so much for all the info. Loved how thoroughly you covered it. I had talked to the director at your school when I was shopping for schools for Clay. (I remember her being very helpful at the time and was impressed.) Came close to sending Clay up there. It's just a long way from home.

I'm going to call your school and see if I can purchase some of their books. Sounds like great CSR prep materials.

Thanks again, Danielle! Keep in touch!

Danielle,

Congrats on moving so quickly through school. I've been so impressed with everything I've heard about your school for lots of years now.

I need some info/help. My son Clay and Candice, one of your friends here, are getting hung up on the academic portion of their program. Doesn't your school allow you to complete classes by reading a book/books and taking a written test at the conclusion?

Now that you've qualified -- congrats again! -- do they have a CSR prep book that you review on your own??

Whatever info you can shoot my way would be so appreciated.

They both got acknowledged from a high-speed teacher at the school banquet yesterday for the highest speed certificate she had ever given out in all her many years of teaching -- 230 wpm.

Shame they have to sit there and wait because classes aren't offered.

I moved through school quickly, too. Took the CSR in two years. I went to a JC, and they allowed me to challenge the classes I was short at the end.

Thanks, Danielle, and best of luck on the CSR!

DL !!!!!!!!

I wish i could add an "y" to the end of your name like you do to me!

=)
hahaha

I think the CRR is in November. I need to practice some more. It's only a 180 lit, but I hear it's pretty tough.

The RPR was really, really good. I am 99% sure I passed, which is such a great feeling! I am going to get my CRR next (certified realtime reporter) so I can start making more money! Things have been slow for a little while, but there are always these lulls (so I hear). When are you taking the CSR??? I'm excited for you!

Danielle, I haven't been on this site for a while. Are you still looking to intern? If I were you, I would contact reporting firms directly, as the individual court reporter has no contact with the client before the actual job. It must be cleared with them first, of course! Let me know how that goes!!!

disneyland is alwayss fun! are you going to the NCRA convention in July? It's going to be in Anaheim right by Disneyland :) that would b perfect! except the passes me n Clay got dont work for the weekends haha but id b willing to pay! or whenevr u might b coming down here let me know!
your so lucky you get to study and GO for sure in July. I guess the only reason people are saying there is no test is because they haven't given the exact date yet. i duno. Have u been celebrating?! i still can't get over it when I think about it :)

OMG! YESS! how awsommme :)
I don't know how the academics are workin out, but we'll do anything to get to the next test basically. Are you finished with yours? And everyone is saying there might not b a test in July so I don't know.

CONGRATS GIRLLL!!!! your first day! whoo hoo!

we need to have a party . we'll come up to sacramento or sumthing haha thatd b funny