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[quote=Anonymous][quote]There was a separate (unproven) allegation. I am sure someone has gotten a copy of the test...

I think we can all agree that using the exact copy of the test is wrong.

We can debate about prepping. I do not know the answer. We did not prep. Daughter got in to AAP. My experience on prepping for the test is mixed from personal experience. Bear in mind, prepping is different from learning material AKA studying. [b]I studied for the SATs by working on vocabulary. Not doing practice tests. [/b]THat is a feature that remains today.

[b]I studied in college: learning how to solve the physics and engineering problems. But, I did not use the actual test (or similar tests) to prepare.[/b] Rather, I studied the material overall.

Getting back to the CogAT, I just do not see the value. A study needs to be done; prepped vs. unprepped kids.[/quote]

When I had a tough test I studied hard, did practice tests/problems (best way to teach and learn is to make up the problems, as if you are the professor, and then answer them using multiple strategies), worked out in the gym and had plenty of sex before the test.  The results were outstanding.  I guess I cheated big time.  All I did was practice problems (oral and written) by tests (wriitten and oral).

Moral of the story, no one cares that you did no practice tests or problems.  Good for you.  All I did through school (and today on the job) was practice problems and essay questions (as many as I could get my hands on or make).  J[b]ust do problems. [/b] This is the best advice I can give to any youngster.  [b]Solve as many problems as you can (oral and written)
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