Sorry to say that Nadya, but I also think that you were victim of a fraud. I strongly suspect Brainbench to be included in that scam, since they got a financial advantage in this. I suggest that you report this to the police.

>Sorry for the late reply. I took the exam on Friday. The exam was General Programmer Aptitude and Object Oriented Concepts (two parts).
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>The first part consisted of simple math and geometry problems + few questions on reading and comprehending... I would say, it's a good test for the 7th grade puipil (native American). I think, I did correctly ~75%.
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>The OOP concepts was not an easy walk either... I think, I answered less than 50% correctly.
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>Anyway, the whole story looks like a mockery to me. I applied for a position. I received an automated reply, that I should take this exam, then the person will contact me via phone to let me know my results and discuss a possibility of the interview. Instead I received a letter by e-mail (and two follow-up spam letters), that I have a choice: apply to a Master program on 15,500$ for three months. There is another option - free program with reduced salary after graduation and obligation to go to client's site anywhere in USA. I'm however, not qualified for this position, since they don't sponsor visas.
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>First of all, my employment is authorized by INS, secondly, I didn't apply on training program, I applied for a position. Are they trying to get people by placing such ads?
>Anyway, I hope to receive some answer on my questions...
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>I would like to move to Ohio. But I would prefer to find a position first. The person, you reffered me to, replied, so there is a chance it would work out...
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>My name in Russian is translated as Hope and it's the only one, which left...