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Entrance Exam says "not available"?
The English Entrance Exam is currently available. Before you can access it, you must click the Check Exam Info link next to the exam. From that page, download and read all the documents provided to
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I passed the exam! When will I be activated?
After passing the English Entrance Exam or a Reactivation Exam, most accounts are activated within three business days. We will contact you by email once your application has been processed. Thank
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Exam logged/kicked me out
Got logged out of the exam as soon as you hit Next? We've received similar reports, but our tech team has not been able to duplicate the issue in order to fix it. If this has happened to you, we can
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Exam audio not playing
For issues with the exam audios, please try the following: Make sure you are using a private home network and not a public connection such as at a school or library. Use a computer or a laptop, since
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Do you have a practice exam?
We currently do not have a practice exam available for non-members. Potential transcribers must study our documents and apply it to the English Entrance Exam, which serves as a form of practice. You
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How long does the exam take?
If possible, we recommend completing the exam in one sitting. You will likely need 3 hours, give or take, to complete the exam. If you cannot complete the entire exam at once, be sure to complete a
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Style Guide and English Entrance Exam Instructions
Before attempting the exam, you are required to read two documents: our Style Guide and the English Entrance Exam Instructions Guide, which will walk you through the process of taking the exam and
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Can I save the exam to finish later?
The exam can be completed at your leisure, but we recommend completing it in one sitting, if at all possible. If that is not possible, be sure to complete the exam one section at a time to avoid
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How many times can I take the exam?
We allow our applicants two attempts at the exam as a whole at a time. Each of those attempts contains one retry for each section of the exam, so two tries total at each section at a time. If you
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How do I access my next exam attempt?
We allow two attempts at the exam at a time, and each attempt contains a retry per section. Once you have finished your first attempt, if you have retried any section that you wish to retry, in order
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Is there a time limit to complete the exam?
There is no official time limit for taking the exams, but make sure to complete a full section before leaving the exam to come back to it later. A large orange banner will appear informing you that
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I saved the exam but my work is gone?
The exam Save function only works if you have completed a full section. If you leave a question without finishing the section and then come back to the exam, you may find that your work is gone and
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I don't see the Reactivation Exam on the Exams tab
The English Reactivation Exams are located in about the middle of the Exams tab. Hit Ctrl F, type Reactivation into the search bar, and they will be highlighted. Be sure to read the associated
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Can I go back to a previous question/section of the exam?
Once you hit the Next button for a question on the exam, you will not be able to go back to that question or to any previous sections. However, after you have completed the remaining questions of the
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Do line breaks and paragraph breaks count in the exam scoring?
As stated in our Style Guide, you only need to hit Enter/Return once to create a new line in the transcript. However, line breaks and line spacing are not factored into the exam scores. Whether you
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Do I insert timestamps and speaker IDs in the entrance exam?
Please refer to the Style Guide for how to correctly format a change of speaker. Do not use any formatting that has not been specified by either our exam Instructions or our Style Guide documents. We
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Do I have a set amount of time to take the exam after registering?
No, there is no designated time frame between when you register your account and when you need to attempt the entrance exam. You may attempt the exam whenever you wish. The only activity requirements
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TranscribeMe Special Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in TranscribeMe's Special Teams and advancement opportunities! We hope this article will answer any questions you have about potential career paths at TM. Transcription
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I no longer have a Jobs tab. Does this mean my account is inactive? Can I access my funds?
If you log in to the WorkHub to discover you no longer have a Jobs tab, your account was likely reset due to inactivity. We require that our transcribers submit at least one job in a 30-day period to
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How do I retry an Inactive section?
If you see an Inactive section on your exam Results page, you will not be able to retry it because we have deactivated it. It does not matter if you passed or failed these sections because they will
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Does TM provide a training program?
TranscribeMe does not offer a training program per se, in that we do not require users to have undergone training in order to join, but we do offer resources for transcribers to learn and improve
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TranscribeMe 101
Hello, and thank you for your interest in TranscribeMe! This article will outline the basics of joining and working on our platform, to give you an idea of what to expect and if TM is a good fit for
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I'm interested in legal transcription
We do have a legal transcription team that is available to registered Freelancers after passing the English Entrance Exam and meeting all requirements.
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How do I register?
You may register an account with us by clicking here. If you'd like a visual guide to registering, please check out our YouTube video TranscribeMe Registration & Exam to walk you through the
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Registration Prerequisites
The only prerequisites to joining our platform are that you must: Be at least 18 years old Have access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection Have access to a valid PayPal account
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Do I need prior experience to join?
We do not require previous transcription/job experience, level of education, or CV/resumé in order to join our team. The only prerequisites to joining our platform are that you must: Be at least 18
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Where do you hire from?
We hire transcribers from around the world*! The only prerequisites to joining our platform are that you must: Be at least 18 years old Have access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet
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I'm interested in medical transcription
While we do have a Medical transcription team, new positions only open up once a year or so, and only our existing group of transcribers may apply. To be considered for the team, applicants must:
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How can I improve if there is no feedback?
We understand that it can be frustrating taking exams with no feedback as to what your problem areas are. However, it is crucial for potential TM members to self-evaluate their transcriptions so they
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Is there a required typing speed?
No, we do not have a minimum required typing speed (wpm). The faster and more accurately you type, the more money you will make for your time spent, but this is not a factor we evaluate for users to
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What do I do if I keep getting 'All Work Is Currently Assigned' on the Transcription screen?
The amount of work available is connected to the number of teams you are on. If you are finding that jobs are not available whenever you log into the Transcription tab, try expanding the number of
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Can I transcribe from my phone?
Our WorkHub platform is not compatible with phones or mobile devices, so we do not allow users to transcribe from their phone. You must have access to a computer or laptop to attempt the exams and
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Can I save a job to work on later?
We do not allow users to save general transcription jobs to work on later, as this will delay files to our clients. When you are ready to work, you may log in and request a job by clicking the Jobs
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Can I use a foot pedal?
Most well-known brands of foot pedals are compatible with our site, and many of our users recommend their use. To use your foot pedal, simply download the free Chrome extension and follow the
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Can I download audio to complete offline?
We do not allow users to download audio files to complete offline, not for our exams nor for live work. All files must be completed online on our WorkHub. Our platform has built-in audio control to
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Required Equipment
Wondering if you need special equipment to join our platform? This article will hopefully answer any questions you have. In This Article What equipment do I need to begin? How do I transcribe on TM's
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Basic Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter technical difficulties on our platform or exams, please try the following. First, you should be on a computer or laptop, since the WorkHub will not work from a phone or a tablet.