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Pay for a proctored practice test? I think that is a waste of money. I don’t know about all over the country, but companies such as Kaplan and Princeton Review often offer free mock tests at local libraries. Contact your local library to see if they offer one of these mock tests. Typically, they might be offered in September and February.
Or do it at home in a quiet place with a digital kitchen timer. A kitchen or dining table is fine, just make sure your computer and phone are nowhere near.
When I read this, my first thought was whether the “College Test Prep Expert” author might happen to offer this service.