Targeted Problems: The Shortcut to Confidence

Written By Leia LeMaster Horton

In test prep, practice isn’t just about answering hundreds of questions—it’s about answering the right ones. A high-quality digital platform that offers targeted problems helps students identify exactly which skills need reinforcement, saving valuable study time and accelerating progress.

When students complete practice tests, data-driven platforms analyze performance and highlight specific weak areas—whether that’s linear equations, pulling factors, evidence-based reading, interpretation of data, vocabulary in context, or synthesizing information. This kind of targeted feedback turns blind practice into purposeful practice.

By working through customized problem sets, students strengthen their weakest skills first, transforming frustration into measurable growth. Over time, confidence increases, accuracy improves, and scores rise—all because students are studying smarter, not just harder.

At Horton Test Prep, we believe that technology should make learning more personal. The right digital tools help students zero in on what matters most, building mastery one skill at a time.

Leia LeMaster Horton

Leia LeMaster Horton, M.Ed. is the founder of Horton Test Prep and a nationally recognized Test Prep Professional and Scholarship Expert in the college prep industry. She regularly speaks at conferences and college fairs across the country, including UC Berkeley, UT Austin, Clemson, Johns Hopkins and Columbia University, and is a featured speaker at all of the Great Homeschool Conferences nationwide. She has been featured on numerous podcasts and webinars, guiding families through the often stressful college preparation process. As the creator of the Secrets to Earning Scholarships digital course, a founding member of the National Test Prep Association, a scholarship judge and a certified test prep instructor, Leia is passionate about helping students raise their ACT, CLT and SAT scores, unlock scholarship opportunities and make their dream schools a reality.

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