Thanks everyone for your encouraging and kind remarks.
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Originally Posted by camille1585
I don't know anything about becoming a judge, what was the entrance test like? And what do you have to do as a student?
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Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids
I'm also curious about the test. I know there is an eye test, or color recognition test, or something. What was involved?
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Originally Posted by kiki-do
...Please tell us what is involved in becoming a judge. If you've already said, I must have missed it. I have no idea about these things, and very interested in hearing...as others have said also! Bravo!!!!  |
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Originally Posted by nenella
...I too would love to know more.
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Camille, Royal, Kiki and Nanella (and whoever else may be interested),
There is quite a process in place for becoming a certified AOS judge.
Most folks start out as what is referred to as an apprentice: working as a judging clerk at shows, participating with judging teams as an observer and going to a judging center to learn more about the judging process itself and getting to know the regional judges.
The entrance exam is usually given once a year at each judging center, and while it is generally the same with respect to the level of knowledge tested for, it is different at each center, with the main focus being on plant genre that will be most often seen at that particular center. It is not an easy test by any means. At my center it was a 5 page written exam, with many questions having more than 6 parts to them. It was mostly involved with knowledge of species and basic orchid biology.
Other pieces of the process involve a written application (mine was about 3 pages long), a color blind test and an interview.
Once the entire student application process is completed, the certified judges at the center hold a meeting to discuss incoming students. If you're voted in, your name then goes to the AOS board of trustees for final approval (the meeting this year is in October). Once this takes place, new students begin their tenure the following January.
Once in the program, there is a 3 to 5 year time frame before a student is elevated to the status of a probationary judge, and then another 3 to 5 year period before the probationary judge is elevated to being a certified judge. So, it is a minimum of 6 years before a student judge can become a certified judge.
Here is a link to the requirements I will have as a student at the West Palm Beach Judging Center:
WPBJC Student Judge Requirements
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Originally Posted by Phantasm
Are you sure about this? LOL. Good luck!
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Phantasm...I spent a year making up my mind, and then the last 9 months participating as an apprentice and studying for the entrance exam. I have a good idea of what it will take, and I am absolutely sure...and ready for whatever insanity comes my way.
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We will all be cheering you on. 
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