I agree with the previous post. Plan on full preparation for the afternoon portion on your own time. They might be able to help you with a few small things for your afternoon part. The morning topics are covered pretty well and I used the notebook at times during the test. The classes force you into a good study routine and make you spend several hours covering material. I'm not sure if it was directly responsible for me passing, because this was my 2nd attempt at the exam and I prepared on my own time a lot more than I did the first time. I also had a better idea of what and how to study. The class can not help, and I was willing to take a class or whatever I needed to do to save me from having to redo the entire thing over again. If it's your first time, I recommend taking a class. You might be able to pass on your first attempt on your own, but I looked at the class as improving my odds. The class should pay for itself in the end, with your raise (hopefully) and the time saved, exam cost, stress, etc.
Good luck.
