Advice on taking SIE (When to take, resources, advice)

Hey guys! I'm currently a Summer Analyst in a BB. I'm curious to hear about when one should take the SIE?I read that it takes 20-50 hours of studying and I'm wondering if I should consider taking it during the summer after my internship ends. My team’s culture towards interns is quite surprising, and my hours are quite reasonable, so I could easily squeeze in 1-2 hours of studying everyday. So my question is:(1) should I consider studying for it this summer? Is this too early for me to consider? My thought process is by doing it now, it could help with securing a FT offer with my firm or with other competitors, and may help me stand out at this point in time.(2) If I do take it, do you have any advice for resources to consider? Books, YT Playlists, etc.Any and all advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

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