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ADMISSIONS
Required Equipment
Each student must possess this equipment prior to enrolling in
classes at Realtime Center For Learning. The student will be
required to bring the computer to class each week.
Notebook computer with the following features:
- Notebook computer with the following features
- Windows XP, Vista or Windows Media Center
- 800MHz or faster Pentium processor
- Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB optimum)
- 20 GB hard drive with minimum of 650MB available space
- SVGA monitor 1024 x 768 or higher
- Diskette drive ( This is not needed, and a separate one can
be purchased and hooked up via USB drive if you ever need one
later. Most notebook computers today don't have diskette drives
in them.)
- CD-ROM drive
- One USB port for security device (key)
One USB port for realtime to writing machines
One serial port for CaseView output (Can use USB to Serial
Converter or a PCMCIA Serial Adapter as a serial port)
- A sound card capable of recording audio and an external
microphone with its own power source is recommended.
- Built-in speakers or headphone jack
- Printer
- Full-size keyboard to use with notebook computer
- Full-size external mouse to use with notebook computer
- Headphones to plug into notebook computer
- Internet Access: DSL, cable, or other high-speed connection
- Stentura® or élan® writing machines (A writing machine is
not required for editing stations)
- Any network configuration that allows file sharing (TCP/IP
protocol recommended)
Keyboarding Skills
Must be able to pass a keyboarding test at a minimum of 40 wpm.
Applicants who score between 20 wpm and 40 wpm will be considered on
a case-by-case basis with the understanding that the minimum 40 wpm
mark must be obtained within the first 12 months of enrollment in
the program.
Not sure how fast you type? Here are some links to online resources
to test yourself and improve your skills:
http://www.typingtest.com/
http://www.learn2type.com/
http://www.typingpal.com/test/
Realtime Center For Learning utilizes TypingCertification.com
for pre-admission testing.
We do not accept tests done outside our
facility. You must test at our facility for the test results to be
accepted.
However, please feel free to visit TypingCertification.com to try
the practice test and familiarize yourself with how the testing
software works.
Availability and Time Commitment
First 12 units:
Meets Thursday nights 7-9 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Second 12 units:
Meets Tuesday nights 6-9 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Speedbuilding Workshop
Meets Tuesday nights 6-9 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Practice/Study Time:
You must have a minimum of 13 hours available outside of class each
week for Units 1-12. These 13 hours must be spread over a minimum of
four days; preferably six days as frequent repetition is key to
success in this program. Students are required to calendar their
practice time for the instructor. A Minimum of 18 hours for Units
13-24 to incorporate required academics to be spread out over a
minimum of four to six days.
Internship:
Internships of 40 hours are completed near the end of the program.
The student must be available to sit-in with working reporters
during their regular work days.
Admissions Procedure
Applications are accepted by Realtime Center For Learning
year-round. Applicants are required to do the following:
Schedule a personal interview with an admissions representative.
- Attend an Open House Workshop. These are both
opportunities for you to learn more about court reporting and
make an informed decision if this course of study is appropriate
for you.
- Complete an Enrollment Application.
- Provide an official transcript showing completion of your
high school requirements for a diploma.
- Complete an Entrance Language Arts exam with a score of 80%
or better. Scores of 70-79% will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Exam can be taken after Workshop or personal interview.
- Complete a three-minute keyboarding test with a speed of 40
wpm or better, corrected. Test can be taken after Workshop or
personal interview. Applicants with a minimum speed of 20 wpm,
but falling short of the 40 wpm requirement may be admitted with
the provision that a speed of 40 wpm will be attained within 12
months of enrollment.
- Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.
Successful applicants will be notified via mail of acceptance to
the program and must schedule an appointment to complete the
enrollment agreement. New starts are enrolled into either Fall
or Spring quarters
Financial Aid
Realtime Center For Learning, Inc. does not participate in any
Federal or State financial aid programs.
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