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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there are scientific difference between prepping at home, at Kaplan, with a tutor or some other method?

Some students have increased their scores (implies taken the test at least once before) 300 points by each and/or all of the methods above.  Does it matter the agent (e.g., home, tutor parlor, workbook) or is it the process (attentiveness, focus, drive, discipline, steadiness and repetition) that's required that really matters in the end?

In other words, if you are a lazy bum it does not matter how many workbooks you buy, repeat tests, or checks signed for test prep -- the benefit of your preparation will be modest at best.
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Sure, there is a "difference" between prepping alone and taking a course.  The study was designed to specifically monitor kids in a controlled experiment taking a  defined course, testing before and after and noting the difference.

I don't think there is any doubt that whats studied by a clueless kid at home can and does vary greatly from whats covered in a course.[/quote]

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