# 154. What No One Tells Homeschoolers About SAT and ACT Test Prep

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Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569)
Published: 2026-07-27T08:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you've ever assumed test prep is something you deal with junior year, this episode is going to shift that. Test prep expert Leia LeMaster Horton joins us to explain why the real starting point is much earlier than most families think, why the most common tutoring method actually holds students back, and what it takes to raise a score by hundreds of points. Inside this episode: Why test prep should start spring of 10th grade What most tutoring gets wrong Why score jumps of 300 to 500 points are possible How test prep builds skills beyond just the test How strong scores can also lead to scholarship money **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspired Homeschool Summit on Aug 4! 10+ homeschool, family and family health experts. One day. Live! https://inspiredhomeschoolsummit.com/ CONNECT WITH LEIA: -FREE “Parents’ Guide to Higher SAT Scores”: https://carefree-waterfall-23049.myflodesk.com/mmzx22gsgf Website: http://hortontestprep.com Instagram: @LeiaLeMasterHorton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hortontestprep LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leia-lemaster-horton-m-ed-test-prep-professional-25917138/ CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” Podcast: https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

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