Re: Student Has a Question for Professionals!

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On 9/20/08, Katherine wrote:
> On 9/08/08, Lisa Townsend wrote:
>> On 9/05/08, Madeline wrote:
>>> Hi, I am about to start my first semester as a stenography
>>> student at NYCI. NYCI offers students a beginner machine for
>>> $1,600. What I am debating is whether or not I should buy
>>> something like the élan Mira A3 from another source, rather
>>> than purchasing the beginner machine from the school. I
>>> would have to upgrade once my education is complete anyway,
>>> but I'm not sure if the advanced machines are much different
>>> from the student models.
>>>
>>> Would using an advanced machine make picking up the skill
>>> more difficult? Or would it not make a difference?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> My suggestion to you would be to utilize the manual reporter
>> included in your package from the school. Often times
>> students find studying Court Reporting to be very
> challenging
>> and often choose to reevaluate their desire to pursue this
>> career. The purchase of a $5000+ machine should come after
>> you've reached the 100 level speeds. This is not to
>> discourage you in anyway, but to help you make a sound
>> decision. Check to see what type of writer comes with your
>> schools package. You may be surprised that it has many of
>> the features of the more expensive writers without the
>> costs. You can still trade up for a newer machine once
>> you've determined that this great field is for you.