- 9600 Seven Locks Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817
HSPT in-person Courses
We will have the class on Sundays in the fall, in person at Mater Dei School in Bethesda, MD. The course will be taught at four separate times. Please pick a consistent time that you would like to attend the course: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, or 5pm.
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✅ In-Person HSPT Prep Class – Notes & Course Benefits
📍 Convenient Location
All sessions are held at Mater Dei School in Bethesda, MD — centrally located and easy to reach for families in the D.C. metro area.
🖥️ Modern, Comfortable Classroom
Classes meet in a bright, well-equipped room with a Smartboard, providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
🗓️ Seven Sunday Sessions
The course includes seven in-person classes, each lasting 75 minutes.
First class: Sunday, October 5
No class: October 12 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Final class: Sunday, November 23
🕰️ Four Flexible Time Slots
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
3:00 AM – 4:15 PM
5:00 AM – 6:15 PM
📌 Why the HSPT Is Worth Preparing For?
- Widely Used by Catholic High Schools
The HSPT is a key admissions requirement for many Catholic high schools across the country—including top schools in the D.C. metro area. - High-Stakes Test with Real Consequences
Results often influence admissions decisions, course placements, and merit scholarship eligibility, making strong scores especially valuable. - Fast-Paced and Rigorous
With 298 questions in just under 2.5 hours, the HSPT demands strong time management, quick thinking, and consistent focus. - Covers a Broad Range of Skills
The test includes Verbal Skills, Reading, Mathematics, Quantitative Skills, and Language, making it essential to build competency across multiple subjects. - Emphasizes Vocabulary and Grammar
Many students are surprised by the intensity of the verbal sections, which require solid word knowledge, analogies, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation skills.
📗 Barron’s HSPT Prep Book Required
Students should purchase the Barron’s HSPT Prep Book before class. It’s used primarily for homework; in-class lessons are supported by additional resources.
💻 Full Digital Access Included
Every student receives full access to the online HSPT platform, including:
• Recorded video lessons
• Online quizzes and practice drills
• Extra “deep dive” content to support mastery
• 📺 Perfect for reviewing missed classes or reinforcing tricky concepts
🎯 Focused on a One-Time-Only Test
Since students only take the HSPT once, this course ensures they’re well-prepared and confident when test day arrives.
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About Mr. Dugan
John is a committed educator and school leader. He is excited to bring his courses to those who need them. While there are many options available to you for such courses, John believes that his approach is rooted in the fundamentals of good teaching and learning and not in simply teaching the students “tricks.”
Personalized Course
Students receives individual attention and a strong foundation in the subjects tested.
Exam Preparation
Students benefit from a complete test prep experience that includes full practice tests, grading, and detailed analysis.
Engaging Learning
Having a teacher with three decades of experience in education will help you do your very best on this important test.
Experienced Educator
Combining interactive lessons with personalized support to ensure students stay motivated.
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📘 Comprehensive, Skill-Based Curriculum
Every section of the HSPT is covered: Verbal Skills, Reading, Language, Math, and Quantitative Skills, with targeted lessons, in-class quizzes, and homework to reinforce learning
🧠 Challenging and Fresh Materials
In-class instruction is supported by high-quality practice sets designed specifically for HSPT prep—materials students haven’t already seen elsewhere.
🏫 Led by an Experienced Catholic Educator Who Knows the HSPT
Mr. John Dugan brings 30+ years of classroom experience, a deep understanding of the HSPT, and a proven track record of helping students succeed, many of who have even earned merit based scholarships due in part to their strong performance on the HSPT.
What Our Student Said About Our HSPT Course
Parents and students have shared positive feedback about how our SSAT and HSPT courses helped build confidence, improve skills, and achieve strong test results.
Early Preparation Builds Strong Foundations
HSPT prep strengthens core academic skills that benefit students well beyond the test—particularly in grammar, math fluency, and reading comprehension.
