π» Online HSPT Prep Course β Notes & Benefits
ποΈ Three Online Sessions Available
β’ Summer Session begins Monday, July 14th and runs through August 4th. Classes are in the morning, 10:30am - 11:30am
β’ Fall Session I begins Monday, September 15 and runs through Wednesday, October 22nd.
β’ Fall Session II begins Monday, October 22nd and runs through Wednesday, December 4th.
π Fall Live Classes Twice a Week at 8:00 PM (ET)
β’ Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM.
β’ Each session includes 12 Zoom lessons, each about one hour long, with time built in for interaction and Q&A.
π Traditional Structure, Modern Delivery
β’ Every student used a physical textbook, Barronβs HSPT prep, that serves as the course anchor.
β’ Mr. Dugan shares his screen and annotates live, helping students visualize strategies for grammar, math problems, and logic questions.
π₯ Recorded Lessons & Deep Dive Videos
β’ Canβt make a live class? No problem β each session is recorded and uploaded immediately for convenient review.
β’ A full library of targeted video tutorials addresses difficult HSPT topics and testing strategies.
π Vocabulary Support Built In
β’ Students get access to a structured online vocabulary platform, complete with quizzes and drills tailored to the Verbal and Language sections of the HSPT.
π€ Interactive, Personalized Learning
β’ Each class encourages active participation and student questions.
β’ After each Zoom session, Mr. Dugan hosts a short open βhangoutβ time for students seeking clarification or individual help.
π§ Thorough, Strategic Coverage
β’ The course covers all five major HSPT sections:
β’ Verbal Skills
β’ Quantitative Skills
β’ Reading Comprehension
β’ Mathematics
β’ Language (Grammar & Usage)
β’ Emphasis is placed on the predictable nature of the HSPT, helping students drill, review, and master the most commonly tested concepts.
π Accessible Nationwide
β’ The online format brings expert HSPT prep to students across time zones, while preserving the feel of a real classroom environment.
π§βπ« Led by an Expert with 30+ Years in the Classroom
β’ Mr. John Dugan draws from decades of experience at Mater Dei and Phillips Andover, delivering thoughtful, concept-based instruction that goes beyond shortcuts and tricks.