On one of my student XC flights, I came into Biddeford airport low.
The instructor said: "Dan, on your check flight, if you're a bit high,
the examiner is going to think: Hm, he's a bit high. But if you're a
bit low, he's going to think: This son of a bitch is trying to kill
me! Now which would you rather he be thinking?"


-- all the best, Dan Ford

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Yes, much easier to lose altitude than gain it back.
Abeam the approach end of the runway, I usually reduce power to 1200-1300
rpm, then power is reduced to idle on final when you can make your intended
touchdown point without any power.