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Has anyone ever failed a MT enrollment test? - Insulted or not?

Posted: Jun 11, 2012

Have any of you ever failed an enrollment test for a MT course? How did you feel about it? Did you get angry or upset or did you try again?

no but - mttina

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and this is not a slam at you as I don't know you, but more people SHOULD fail. This field is not for everybody. If schools were less about profits and more about who really has the basics necessary to succeed as an MT, the field might look a little different.

Perhaps you should rethink your goals?
Good luck!

Depends who is testing - sm

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If the test cost you money, it is a scam. So many trade schools are scams today. If I listened to everyone who told me I could do something or I should try something else because I failed a test I would not be where I am today. I speak from my own experience, i.e. I was told when I was younger that I was â��Slowâ��, had â��ADHDâ��, then later was diagnosed by a doctor with â��Dyslexiaâ�� and with all these diagnoses I am an MLS today and a good one. I might have had to work harder than some, but I did and I am amazed at my progress in life. On the other side, people told me I was so good with people I should be a nurse or a nurse aide. Well I went to a trade school for CNA and I passed the entire written test with Aâ��s, however, I could not pass my practical â��the test where they actually have you test your skills on peopleâ��. I did not retake the test because for me I found even though others thought I was good with people working with them in a clinical setting was not for me. So these things have to come from your heart.

Because of this economy right now a lot of trade schools are scams in my opinion, but they are the quickest way for some to get a new career unfortunately, but investigate thoroughly. Try your best to investigate for a school with a good reputation. Good luck with YOUR decision.

It would depend on the test, I suppose - Not unheard of

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You kind of have to put this into perspective. Most schools do not have a test. They care only for your money, so it is to their advantage to enroll everyone. They are utterly unconcerned if you fail the course or ever get a job.

There is one reputable school that has a test. They use it becaue they do not want you to waste your time and money if you do not have a good chance of success. I took it once. It seemed to be looking for the things that show the ability to do well in school plus do well later on. Grammar and such, but also the ability to follow instructions, complete the test ethically, and so forth.

I would not become angry. There is no reason for that. Perhaps you did not know enough, but perhaps you misunderstood or did not follow the instructions. If they did not give an explanation I would ask for one. Take it to heart and try again.

If you do become angry or very upset, that is an indication that the school is not your cup of tea. A different one might suit you better.

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