"I liked the information on both your website and the website for Voice-to-Text. Both websites actually talked about general transcription, which no other information I'd found on the web did, except cursorily. I really liked the fact that both the organizations were linked together. I also googled you, and liked the things you had to say at a conference and to reporters in Texas. A good selling point was that Martin Block was involved both with your program. I looked at all the links for schools on the NVRA website, and it seemed to me your program was the most flexible and provided the most support. I’m really glad I did choose your program. I can't tell you how pleased I am with my progress since I started with VCI. I was working on my own for about six months, and not getting any better in terms of accuracy or speed. I've improved more in the last six weeks than in the six months before that."

-Billy (Canada)

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"It is important that we have more informed individuals understand the usefulness of this program and how voice captioners using this software can make a big difference. Therefore, the overall implementation of the various changes that are possible can ultimately help those that are not well versed about the new concepts and changes that are steadily progressing as technology further advances. I offer my sincere thanks to my Director, Ardith Spies, at Verbatim Careers Institute, for all of the vital information I have received and for my newly acquired skill that I will continue to enhance."

-Denise (Texas)

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"Just wanted to let you know that I am very busy this semester between work with RapidText and eCaptions. I have 8 different classes that meet one or two times a week, actually one meets three times a week and two conference calls a week as well. Things are going good this semester! RapidText seems happy with my work, and have been offering me classes, unfortunately I had to turn one down yesterday, as it conflicted with a class I caption at SDSU that I do for eCaptions. So, THANK YOU for being such a good instructor, and for all of your helpful tricks and voice technique help. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you!"

-Leigh (California)

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"I really can't say enough about the quality and value of this course. Because it is self-paced, I could advance through the speed levels as rapidly as I was capable of doing it -- I wasn't held back by any artificial time frame for completing a given unit. This, combined with the by-the-month payment schedule (instead of a fixed cost for the course), provides the best possible value for the student. Ardith always reviewed my work quickly and provided valuable feedback for improving my technique. And whenever I needed extra help, I could call her any time. As I approached the skill level required to complete the program, she began to give me information about employment opportunities, and now that I have graduated she is continuing (without fee) to help me with job placement. I feel fortunate to have found this program and I recommend it without qualification."

-Marty (Massachusetts)

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"I just wanted to assure you that her program will give you everything you need to learn to become a voicewriter in this field. How do I know? Because I worked my way through her program myself, and I have been working ever since as a CART provider at a couple of different colleges in southern California. I absolutely love my work! Much better than working with attorneys!! Is your success in the program tied directly into the amount of effort and focus you put into it? Absolutely. If you have any specific questions or concerns, perhaps I can address those for you. Good luck with whatever you choose to do."

-Bill (California)

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"I currently work as a staff writer for Caption First. Mostly,I provide remote CART services for corporate teleconferences and on-site meetings. I have provided CART for some high school classes as well as for university classes.

It is truly a challenging endeavor, but Ardith’s program will provide you with the skills and knowledge that are necessary. It will take some diligent practice and dedication, but it’s well worth it. The learning never stops, even when you’re out working. That’s the fun of it. It’s never boring."

-George (Texas)

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"It is hard to believe there were times when I had my doubts that this day would arrive. It seems like just yesterday I was at a point in my life when I was looking for a career change that would enable me to travel with my husband and still provide an income to help put our children through college. That is when I decided I wanted to become a voice writer. After lots of research and speaking with many different people, I finally enrolled with VCI. Ardith, I share this information with you for two reasons. One, to let you know if it were not for your support and encouragement during the times when I was ready to give up, I would not be where I am today as a graduate. Second, please pass this information on to other students who may be questioning their decision to become a voice writer. As my mother always said, “If you want something bad enough and if you work very hard, anything is within your reach”. It has taken me all these years to realize she was right."

-Maureen (Massachusetts)