HLB,
I specifically said it wouldn't apply in every situation!
I know you can't always do that
But, for example, the LSALT from YSBK TO YSCN isn't very much, and in a machine with sufficient performance, LSALT could be nearly reached well within that 3nm boundary. If you're heading to YSCB for example, that slight diversion off track (being careful of the control steps if you're trying to do this OCTA) means you're well on your way, climbing to the next leg LSALT while someone the other guy has just gained his height over YSBK.
Like I said, doesn't work with every flight/departure/arrival combination.
And the point I was making about the candidates history was that there are less scrupulous schools out there that do like to to teach to a price... Theirs. Not saying that's the case here, but it does happen.
But, I was agreeing with you, or I thought so anyways?!