How to Apply

Please find our Enrollment Deadlines by clicking School Information on the top navigation bar to see deadlines for your chosen quarter of application.

Please make sure you are checking your email spam/junk folder in case any communication is accidentally bounced there. We will not extend any deadlines due to unread or bounced emails.

Step 1:

Request Entrance Application from info@mkcourtreporting.com OR download it from the School Information section of this website. Send the completed application to director@mkcourtreporting.com by the application due date.
  • You'll need a PDF reader to fill out the Entrance Application. If you don't have one, Madison can send it to you through Docusign, just let her know via the email above.
  • Please be sure to use and include the email address you would like ALL correspondence regarding MKA to go to.

Step 2:

Payment of a non-refundable registration fee ($100) by deadline.
  • You will receive an invoice AFTER turning in your application.

Step 3:

At this time, you will need to submit one of the following:

  • An official copy of your high school transcript or diploma (or GED/homeschool equivalent)

OR

  • An official copy of any post-secondary (college or university) diplomas or transcripts
  • If you are seeking to transfer any credits in lieu of taking our court reporting-specific courses, you will need to send in a copy of your official college transcript.

Please allow 24- 48 business hours of processing time at each step as we complete work during school business hours which are Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm Central Time (not including holidays and quarter breaks).

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I fail the entrance exam?

You are not eligible for enrollment for that quarter.

If I fail is the registration fee refundable?

No, it is non-refundable.

If I fail the entrance exam, can I take it again?

Yes, you may take it again, but not for that quarter enrollment period. You may try again for the next quarter enrollment after the enrollment for the current quarter is closed. For example, if I fail the entrance exam for Winter Quarter entry, I can take the exam again after the enrollment period for Winter Quarter is over for a Spring Quarter enrollment. You will need to contact info@mkcourtreporting.com to request being put on the next quarter’s enrollment list- we will not automatically assume you want to be put on another list.

Do I have to pay the registration fee again if I fail the test?

Yes, the registration fee is non-refundable and you must pay it with each application to enroll.

What if I miss the testing and/or registration fee deadline?

You will not receive enrollment documents or be able to enroll for that quarter. You may email info@mkcourtreporting.com to request placement on the next quarter’s enrollment list.