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Test Prep: Should You or Shouldn't You?

To prep or not to prep, that is the question — and an important one it is when your test scores and your wallet may be at stake. Shelling out hundreds of dollars may be worth it if it guarantees a perfect score and a surefire admission into the college of your dreams, but that may not always be possible. Watching winter reruns with a bowl of buttered popcorn probably won't increase your scores either, so you need to decide what you're going to do.

Even a little test prep is better than none, so you may want to ditch the TV for a pencil, some books, and a fresh cup of coffee.

Consider the basics
All kinds of test prep materials abound, but one of the best ways to continually prepare for college admission tests is by maintaining a challenging high school curriculum and staying on top of your classes. Reading, studying, and homework will keep your brain in top shape and probably help you outscore your peers who are reluctant to pick up a book or sharpen a pencil.

However, a little extra help is a good idea, especially if you need to review concepts that you may not have covered in a couple of years. Standardized tests cover a lot of material, so getting familiar with their layout and the subjects they cover is in your best interest. The best time to really get serious about test prep is in the winter of your junior year, before you take any tests for the first time.

Author: Amy Ambler

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