i was thinking of taking the kaplan course. but i bougt the book online on ebay. then i thought, hey why not register for the online kaplan course, but i came to this conclusion. i have the book, kaplan isn't going to teach me anything new which is not in the book. so why don't i just put in the effort myself and if i am honest with myself, i will do well. that is what i suggest to everone who is thinking of taking hte kaplan course.