[mwerty]

Not sure what you are saying. The claim is that you could have done better had you really tried and taking courses is one way of doing that.

[vonmoltke]

Maybe I misinterpreted "success on the SAT" and "solely". In context, I took it to mean people had test test prep did well, in the absolute sense, and those who did not have test prep did not do well. I was providing myself as an example of someone who did well in the absolute sense with no preparation. I was not saying I could not have done better with preparation.

[buckbova]

Some feel if they succeed without trying, then this success is more meaningful than those whose foundation for success was built on hard work.

[vostrocity]

Some also feel their time is better spent on learning and smart work and not dry, repetitive practice of test-taking strategies.