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Comprehensive practice materials for FCRR exam and speed contest preparation
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FCRR & Speed Contest Practice

Prepare for success with official USCRA practice materials featuring actual previous examination and contest content.
FCRR Exam Prep
200 WPM

FCRR Examination Practice Series III

On this digital download zip file you will hear dictation containing a one-minute warmup and two five-minute tests from five previously given FCRR Examinations at 200 words per minute.
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FCRR Exam Prep
200 WPM

FCRR Examination Practice Series IV

On this digital download zip file you will hear dictation containing a one-minute warmup and two five-minute tests from five previously given FCRR Examinations at 200 words per minute.
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Speed Contest Prep
230 WPM

Honorable John R. Tunheim Realtime Speed Contest Practice Series

On this digital download zip file you will hear dictation containing a one-minute warmup followed by ten five-minute dictations from previously given speed contests. All material is Q&A dictated at 230 words per minute.
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Realtime Speed Contest

The annual Honorable John R. Tunheim Realtime Speed Contest challenges the best federal court reporters to demonstrate their speed and accuracy at 230 words per minute. The champion receives a cash prize and bragging rights.

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Practice Tips for Success

Consistent Practice

Set a regular practice schedule, ideally daily, to build speed and accuracy.

Simulate Exam Conditions

Practice under timed conditions to replicate the actual exam experience.

Review Your Work

Carefully review transcripts to identify and correct recurring errors.

Focus on Accuracy

Remember: 96% accuracy is required. Prioritize clean writing over speed.

Study Subject Matter

Review the provided subject matter and proper nouns before each practice session.

Stay Current

Keep your realtime dictionary updated with current terminology and proper nouns.
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WANTED: FINGERS THAT ARE FAST AND ACCURATE!!

THE HONORABLE JOHN R. TUNHEIM ANNUAL REALTIME SPEED CONTEST

It’s time to cross one of the items off your bucket list!  It’s time to set aside your fears and trepidations and make the decision that this is the year you are going for it!  Or, it may be time to focus on some writing time before you are sitting for the FCRR examination – especially since there is prize money involved!  Whatever your reasons, we would love for you to help us kick off the USCRA Annual Convention by participating in USCRA’s annual realtime speed contest.

The USCRA Board of Directors has approved a prize of $300 for the highest scoring test that qualifies with the requisite score. The first place qualifier will also take home the contest’s traveling trophy to display in your home or office for one year.

The Realtime Speed Contest is five minutes of recorded two-voice Q&A material at 230 words per minute. A score of 96% accuracy is required to qualify. Candidates who qualify may be eligible to receive .25 PDCs from NCRA (allowed once per three-year CEU cycle). The top three contestants are recognized on Saturday.

Entry fee is $75. USCRA membership and convention registration are required to compete. A minimum of seven registrants are required for the contest to be held. For more information, e-mail Anne Bowline, Reporter Testing Committee Chair, at fcrr.uscra@gmail.com.