Available Courses for Summer and Fall of 2025
HSPT COURSES
What Our Students Have To Say About Our HSPT Course
Mr. Dugan’s HSPT class was a key reason why I was able to be accepted into Gonzaga. Before enrolling in his course, I was nervous and clueless about how to prepare for the HSPT. Thankfully, I chose to sign up for Mr. Dugan’s HSPT course. From the very first lesson, it was clear that Mr. Dugan was committed to helping each student succeed. His structured approach and comprehensive curriculum provided me with the tools and confidence I needed to tackle the exam. The techniques and strategies I learned in Mr. Dugan’s class were invaluable. Not only did they help me achieve a high score on the HSPT, but they also enhanced my overall test-taking abilities throughout high school. His lessons on time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving have been particularly beneficial, enabling me to perform well on various standardized tests and classroom exams. I am incredibly grateful for the skills and knowledge I gained from his class, which have continued to benefit me long after the test was over."
Rex Stinchcomb 25
SSAT COURSES
Purchase this book for HSPT. I will mail you your SSAT book after you register!
About The Instructor
John Dugan, a career educator, has over two decades of teaching and tutoring experience. He has taught SSAT and HSPT prep classes in person to hundreds of students in the Washington, DC area with great success. He is now bringing the best of the classroom to you online.
John is a committed educator and school leader. 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.”
John feels blessed to have had the experiences that he has had. He has worked with the administrative team at Mater Dei, becoming assistant headmaster in 2015, but he has still been able to continue teaching, coaching, and advising the 8th graders as they prepare to enter high school. He has enjoyed increasing his knowledge of “Ed tech” and working with his SSAT and HSPT students.
John Dugan
Testimonial Feedback
Parents and students who have taken the SSAT and HSPT classes have positive feedback and are happy with the results.
Antonio DeVaul
My son has enjoyed Mr. Dugan's HSPT Prep class and feels much more prepared for the test. Going through the lessons and reviewing the answers has been very informative. He has shared a lot of tips on what to look for with each question to narrow down the correct answer. My son has found the practice tests and reviews very useful. He is a great teacher, easy to listen to over Zoom and he has a wealth of knowledge about the test. We are so happy we found him and his service!!
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Murray Gormly
I would highly recommend Mr. Dugan’s prep classes which have been amazing for my son. He took the HSPT and the SSAT courses and I have no doubt his scores will be higher as a result. I had heard over the years that the best teacher in the area to prepare kids for the test is Mr. Dugan. Now I can say from experience that’s definitely true! He is dedicated, committed and flexible. He gives the kids advice and guidance and helps them feel confident as they approach the test. He’s a great resource for parents as well as we navigate this process. So glad we signed up for this.
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Frederique Irwin
We signed my 8th grade son up for the HSPT class based on a recommendation from a local teacher and we could not be more happy with how well this class prepared him! Mr. Dugan provided structure and quality content that made this process so much less stressful for my son (and me). I would recommend any parents who are looking to prepare their children for testing to check out Mr. Dugan! He is truly great!
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