{"id":3671,"date":"2016-03-24t22:40:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-24t22:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2016-03-24t22:40:34","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24t22:40:34","slug":"3-myths-about-test-prep-courses-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/3-myths-about-test-prep-courses-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"3 myths about test prep courses, debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"

since we\u2019re in the education sector, we hear a lot of myths about test prep courses that simply aren\u2019t true. in this post, we give our take on debunking three of these myths!<\/p>\n

1. test prep courses are too expensive<\/h3>\n

here\u2019s where online test prep comes into the picture \u2013 online classes are typically more affordable than the traditional classroom experience, but online prep with magoosh is just as effective. you don\u2019t need expensive test prep classes or private tutors to perform your best. here at magoosh, we\u2019re committed to making high-quality educational resources available to students at a great value.<\/p>\n

2. courses are only for students with really low scores<\/h3>\n

you might believe that test prep courses are only for students who scored really low on their baseline practice tests. if you think a course won\u2019t help you because you\u2019re already a mid-to-high-scoring student, think again! the purpose of a test prep course is to help you maximize your performance, no matter what your current level of knowledge or preparation is.<\/p>\n

in other words, a course can help you take your performance to the next level. that means we can move your score from the \u201cdecent\u201d range to the \u201cgreat\u201d range, and from the \u201cgreat\u201d range to the \u201coutstanding\u201d range. if your baseline score is already high, it can actually be more difficult for you to see improvement. by taking a course, you’ll ensure you have the right tools and assistance to get to the next score range.<\/p>\n

3. courses are the ticket to a high score<\/h3>\n

have you ever heard of someone who signed up for a course, but never showed up to classes or did the homework? what do you think that person\u2019s performance in the class looked like? (yeah, we can\u2019t imagine it would have been too great.)<\/p>\n

test prep is no different. simply signing up for a test prep course is not the ticket to a high score. you\u2019ll still need to commit the time, energy, and motivation it will take to get the most out of the resources a class provides.<\/p>\n

at magoosh, we create study plans<\/a> and guide students through their test prep journeys with written explanations, video explanations, tutorials, and help from our resident test prep experts<\/a>. while we offer these resources to every magoosh student, it\u2019s up to you to take advantage of them!<\/p>\n

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about the author:<\/h2>\n

\"catherinecatherine supports magoosh\u2019s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer\u2019s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching bravo. she is forever in search of the best mexican and italian food in any given city.<\/em><\/p>\n

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