On 29 Mar 2005 19:07:25 GMT, Stan Gosnell wrote:

If you're doing it for yourself, in the real world, either will work, as
long as you stay on the protected side. For checkride purposes, some
examiners can be very picky, and want to see exactly the recommended
entry, which means the least turn outbound, usually


the practical test standards only require that the applicant remain in
holding airspace, "picky" examiners notwithstanding.

No "recommended entry" required.