How Do I Practice for the RPR?

I've been out of school a little over a year, and I want to take the RPR.  However, I know if I were to take it today, I wouldn't pass.  I don't feel I'm fast enough.  So I would like to build my speed up by practicing at home.  What should I practice?  I was planning to practice some old RPR tapes that I have.  Is there anything else that would make a good practice tool?  And about how often should I practice?

Hi, there.  I, too, am preparing for the RPR independently.  I have used Simplysteno.com.  They have great lesson plans and challenging dictation.  I believe they still include academic lessons also to prepare you for the written knowledge portion of the RPR.  Through them, I was able the pass the written knowledge, 180 LIT and 200 JC.  I'm still trying to pass my 225.  I think it's about $100 - $150 a month.  Right now, I'm basically practicing 20-40 wpm above 225.  I test myself daily at 240 and 225.  Good Luck!