prep courses or self study?

[Guest xylem33]

which is better? I've been told by some that the course was helpful and others say they studied themselves and did fine. Is it worth the $$? How difficult will it be to study on your own??

[Guest Madz25]

The best choice is: whatever works best for YOU. Do you learn better by yourself or in a classroom setting?

 

This topic has been discussed several times. I suggest you try searching through old posts.

 

Madz

[Guest xylem33]

i anticipated that but i searched and nothing came up other than - the 2.5-3 months prep thread which is a couple below this one!

 

i study better alone - but i heard the prep courses in class time is a waste anyway - it was their prep books and exams that were good - just wanted to know if these prep books were necessary

[Guest Madz25]

I found the prep books really helpful. You can always buy them from someone who has already taken the course if you prefer the self study method.

[Guest geekpunk]

The prep books and practice exams are absolutely necessary whether you decide to self-study or take the class.

 

Studying from textbooks would be overkill. They might be useful to re-inforce some difficult topics but you absolutely need to have the prep books/practice exams.

 

The in-class instruction is mediocre at best (at most places, some people I know have had great teachers though). But from my experience, the class does provide you with a "support group" and really structures everything out for you.