Orland, You may join the GUild without taking the tests immediately. There is a written that is the first one given then a technical hands on test and the tuning test is administered last. The reason for this is the tuning test takes three people an average of 1/2 day to administer, hence the test fee. I am not sure that the chapter can change that procedure, perhaps a test committee member can respond. Newton (haven't been to the city in months).
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