The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
A million years ago, I took typing in High School. I remember that at the end of the first semester, we had to be able to type 35 wpm to get an “A”. At the end of the second semester, we had to be able to type 50 wpm to get an “A”.
Does anyone remember the speeds needed in their shorthand classes to get various grades?
(by Fred for group greggshorthand)
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Since it was half a century ago, I may be forgetful … but I believe to get an "A" after 2 semesters, you had to take 80 wpm accurately, and after 4 semesters, 120 wpm.
In high school typing just to pass the class, we had to type 45 wpm with 5 errors or less. Just to pass the shorthand class, with had to accurately transcribe dictation taken at 80 to 100 wpm. That was just to pass. VLindsey
I didn't take shorthand in high school but I do remember a good friend freaking out at the end of her second year of shorthand classes (right before graduation) because she could only write 115 which was going to make her grade a B+ and she wanted the A–which required 120 wpm.
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