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I only made a 92. I am so disappointed!!! - well what is meant to be is meant to be
Posted: Mar 13, 2014
I guess. Good luck everyone!!
92 isn't that bad, it's a hard test - You may still be in the game
[ In Reply To ..]That is only missing 4 questions.
Like I said, it is a hard test, and it is highly unlikely that 60 people will get 100%.
thanks. I am in agreement with the poster below, you probably need - 98 to 100 to be accepted
[ In Reply To ..]it's ok I don't like numbers anyway LOL
STAY POSITIVE - you can't really say it's *only* a 92 ... - anon
[ In Reply To ..]Keep the faith and stay positive ... 92% is a good solid score. It's a hard test and only missing 3 is extremely respectable.
much appreciated. this board makes me so paranoid - East MT
[ In Reply To ..]I really am thankful for those like you who ARE supportive!much love to you!
Much love to you too - I'm cheering for you! - anon
[ In Reply To ..]Block out and ignore the negative ones. They WANT to beat down your self-confidence and make you doubt yourself ... don't let it happen. Truly, 92% is an outstanding score for that test, and you should be very proud of yourself. It was hard!
Stay positive and hopeful. :)
Now ... we wait. That's the hardest part!
yes it sure is the hardest part!!! Good luck to you too <3 - hopeful
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Test seems to have some issues - beenherelongtime
[ In Reply To ..]My test had some questions that had no correct answers listed. The one that specifically sticks in my mind was very simple. It asked the range for the second trimester and none of the answers were exact and even if you take into account the "range" of start and "range" of end weeks, none of the answers had both the start and the end weeks within the range.
Congrats! - oldtimer
[ In Reply To ..]92 is great - MTs know how to spell the terms, but do not always know what it does.
That didn't sound like congratulations, it sounded - more like calling MTs inferior..
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Really did mean congrats - oldtimer
[ In Reply To ..]was not slighting MTs at all, I have been one myself for 33 years. It is true, we may know how to spells them, but do you know exactly what are all the organs in the lymphatic system, the endocrine system, etc., and what they do. I think it is great she got a 92. A and P tests are difficult unless you have been specifically studying for it.
"MTs knowing the terms but not what they do" - does sound like a slight.
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Oldtimer's post was genuine, she's not the "slighting" type - anon
[ In Reply To ..]I've seen her posts many times and she's a genuine straight up gal. I believe she was responding to the posts today about the tests, and how they are not about just the body systems but how we have to know the "hows" and "whys" of how things work.
I agree that sometimes MTs (and Editors, etc) know the body systems pretty well, but knowing about hormonal reactions, catalysts, etc sometimes takes a formal education.
I can't speak for her but I think Oldtimer is a pretty cool gal and I'm almost totally positive she wasn't slighting MTs in her post.
Much love, Oldtimer. :)
thanks anon - oldtimer
[ In Reply To ..]I won't say any more, but I did not mean to slight of offend any one. I am done with this board, people get their undies in a bundle over the smallest things
I think there is a troll running around loose - anon
[ In Reply To ..]It's been really crazy the past 2 days - this poster is arguing and picking fights after every single post. I honestly wish people would stop engaging that person. But I had to speak up because I knew exactly what you meant in your post and I can sense you're a good person.
I think I'm going to take some time away too. Things are a little out of control right now. This happens from time to time and then they calm down again but this troll seems especially annoying this time.
I'm thinking it's a jealous troll - too nm
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I am the OP of the 92 score post and you did not offend me - at all oldtime
[ In Reply To ..]thanks for the support!
I think she meant.... - eyeswideopen
[ In Reply To ..]I think she intended to say that MTs have a different skill set. No way did I read into it that she was slighting anyone.
Scored 92 - What will happen now
[ In Reply To ..]If you don't pass the test and are not considered for a coding position, do you keep transcribing/editing? I am a bit confused by all of this. They say M&M is going bankrupt and now all this about coding positions and 60 at that. Will they do away with the MTs altogether and just keep these 60 coders and let India do the transcription? I am not going to take the test, I doubt if I would pass it and if I wanted to be a coder, I would look elsewhere. Anyway, just more or less curious as I trust this company about as far as I can thrown them.
Nobody knows what's going to happen with the MT division - anon
[ In Reply To ..]But I would guess if you don't have a plan for the future you should really put some thought into it right now - and then put it into action as soon as possible.
I have a plan - I hope its a good one
[ In Reply To ..]It's not coding. It's something else. I hope I'm not making a mistake. Tomorrow is my last day here.
Oh my gosh, good luck ... - anon
[ In Reply To ..]Whatever your plan is, I'm sure you've chosen the right one for you. For what it's worth, I think anything away from MModal's MT division is the right move.
Good luck on your path, I really mean that.
At this point, I highly doubt it's a mistake - considering the circumstances. NM
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I think a 92 is great! - anon
[ In Reply To ..]You can't know for sure that 59 people will get higher than that, so don't lose hope!
thank you :) - :)
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