Many have tried to take the tests cold, without studying guides or sample questions, or taking preparation courses offered on campus.

"I would hate to see kids kept out of excellent technical preparation courses because of a school philosophy that everyone should take French 3," he said.

Most students need to complete a few additional "preparation courses" from the final year of the B.B.A in order to prepare for their option.

The commitment involves a minimum of ten days between March and September, including a three-day preparation course.

Manhattan Review offers preparation courses for various tests:

Because of the low acceptance rate, it's common for applicants to take preparation courses given by either specialized private institutions, or by the university itself.

During the preparation course which' duration is 9 weeks, following subjects will be engaged:

As governor, Romney proposed mandatory parental preparation courses.

They attended a four-day preparation course in October and have just had the fourth of six home visits by a social worker.

Their drivers do not have to attend an 80-hour preparation course, get a physical examination or prove they are proficient in English.