If you are someone who is looking to attend a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Brooklyn or the Archdiocese of New York, Varsity Tutors is here to provide you with the opportunity to prepare for the necessary exam by taking part in a TACHS course. TACHS stands for the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools. A TACHS prep course with Varsity Tutors can give you the tools you need to reach for your goals on exam day. The results of the test are an important factor in admissions decisions for the school year, beginning the year following administration of the exam. Varsity Tutors offers TACHS classes that cover all of the skills the test is designed to evaluate. Those skills are listed below:
TACHS Skills Tested
- Reading
- Written Expression
- Math
- General Reasoning Skills
If you are looking for some extra preparation in any number of these subject areas, a TACHS class with Varsity Tutors could be a good option for you.
Our TACHS prep classes consist of one-on-one study sessions with an experienced tutor. These instructors can help you learn what to expect as the exam approaches. The main focus of a TACHS prep class is, of course, the material relevant to the exam. But tutors can also help you prepare for the format of the test and also share test-taking tips and strategies that could prove helpful during difficult portions. There are a number of things you are not allowed to bring into the exam. They are listed below:
Not Allowed During the TACHS Exam
- Electronic or battery operated devices
- Cell phones, calculators, watches, etc.
- Scratch paper
- Food
- Beverages
You will head into the test with simply the skills and knowledge you have developed in your preparation time. A TACHS class with Varsity Tutors can help provide you with the tools you need to attack the exam with confidence in your own abilities.
One of the biggest benefits of working individually with a tutor is the opportunity to receive instruction that is personalized to your strengths and weaknesses. When participants sign up for TACHS prep courses, Varsity Tutors does its best to match them with an instructor who is able to work with the student's schedule to develop a plan of convenient study sessions. Our online platform allows you to meet with your tutor in a virtual setting, so you don't have to go through the hassle of traveling to and from your sessions. You can take part in them wherever you have an internet connection.
As part of a TACHS course, tutors can work with you to first evaluate your established skills as they relate to the exam material. Perhaps you are all set on the necessary math but could use some extra preparation when it comes to reading. Instructors are able to tailor their lesson plans to ensure none of your valuable time is wasted and that they are filling in any gaps that you may have.
If one of our TACHS courses sounds like it could be beneficial to your test preparation, contact Varsity Tutors today to get started. You can reach our Educational Directors by phone or online, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to signing up.
Gabriela: TACHS course instructor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- +66 subjects
Emma: TACHS course instructor
I began tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own individual ways!
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +50 subjects
Kenneth: TACHS course instructor
My bachelor's degree in math comes from Fairmont State University. I have over four years of experience in NYC public schools, and I'm embarrassed by the lack of effort put forth to instill the importance of a Mathematical mind. I feel like my love and enthusiasm for Math makes me an excellent tutor.
Education & Certification
- Fairmont State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- REGENTS
- ISEE
- +27 subjects
Thomas: TACHS course instructor
...migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education. But parents and students in both countries share similar anxieties about getting a high-value education. I was happy to find that many of the student engagement strategies I've acquired in the U.S. were just as effective at creating a positive learning environment. Adapting to these new cultural standards has been a gratifying...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +53 subjects
Chloe: TACHS course instructor
...were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a freelance writer, and my work has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, and USA Today. I've also been a finalist for several national playwriting awards. Most importantly, I love...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +44 subjects
Karan: TACHS course instructor
...a sophomore at Cornell University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know....
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- +60 subjects
Diptesh: TACHS course instructor
...mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking,...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +88 subjects
Margot: TACHS course instructor
...ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage you to do your best work. I take this attitude and my teaching style and adapt it to the needs of each individual student. We'll work together to figure out how YOU learn best, what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- +57 subjects
Liz: TACHS course instructor
...in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +40 subjects
Amanda: TACHS course instructor
...ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe learning can be fun and that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness! A large part of my teaching strategy is to learn my students interests, likes and dislikes and to work them into my lessons to maximize their level of understanding of the topic. Experience: Has worked in school/school related settings for 9 years. Certifications: Assistant Teacher (K-12), Working toward Transitional B Certification within...
Education & Certification
- St Josephs College Brooklyn - Bachelors, Speech Communications, Theatre Minor
- SUNY Empire State College - Current Grad Student, M.A.T in English, Middle Childhood and Adolescent
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- CLEP
- SAT Subject Tests
- +56 subjects
Justin: TACHS course instructor
...is to say, I aim to cultivate an appreciation for math, science, and/or the humanities that will last into college and their career. Unwilling to compromise my love for language or my affinity for math and problem solving, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, the interface between computer science and human language. Fluent in Spanish and German, I also study second language acquisition in my course and lab work. My hobbies...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
- Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- SSAT
- +93 subjects
Sean: TACHS course instructor
...a direct care staff person. I taught Spanish to two adolescents while there. I also experienced growth myself, as I had not realized how important socialization is to learning. As you may or may not know, socialization is a big barrier to many students on the spectrum. Finally, I have been substitute teaching in the Albany, NY area, which renewed my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I had also...
Education & Certification
- The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Spanish
- Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GED
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +120 subjects
Vina: TACHS course instructor
...academic background in biology and am hexa-lingual. Upon my arrival in the U.S., I obtained a degree of B.S. in finance from Rutgers University and have worked within the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, FINANCE / ECONOMICS
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +53 subjects
Ellis: TACHS course instructor
...(The seminars have garnered substantial positive online and print publicity). These successes as well as extraordinarily positive references from parents, students, teachers, and school principals are set forth in my website: www.eratnertutor.com . I urge the reader to check them out. I am hugely proud of them. They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My expertise also extends to the law. I am a graduate...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- CLEP
- ACT
- PSAT
- +118 subjects
Mary: TACHS course instructor
...and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense of worth and importance within their studies and schoolwork, which I believe can...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +82 subjects
Jessica: TACHS course instructor
...I was honored with Teacher of the Year two years in a row at my campus, as well as District Teacher of the Year in 2017. I love figuring out how peoples' brains work and figuring out how we together can master difficult subjects. I have worked with folks at all levels of ability, and I'm special education certified, in addition to my other teaching certifications. But, also, and most importantly, learning should be FUN!!!!...
Education & Certification
- McPherson College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ACT
- GED
- +51 subjects
Angelo: TACHS course instructor
Hi! My name is Angelo and I love tutoring students in math. I feel in today's world that schools overcomplicate certain subjects, my goal is to help students learn simple and effective strategies to help solve problems. I gained my Microsoft Excel 2016 certification in 2020 and am ready to help teach others .
Education & Certification
- Saint Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- SAT
- ACT Writing
- +27 subjects
Badeel: TACHS course instructor
...more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging problems. I like to apply problems to real world situations to allow my students to get a command on the concept and get comfortable with the topic...
Education & Certification
- University of Punjab - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISAT
- SAT
- SSAT
- +76 subjects
Daniel: TACHS course instructor
...delivered is as important as what is being said. Making seemingly complicated problems simple is what makes me a proficient tutor. I would love to be given the opportunity to prove it to you. I can tutor almost any Math subject but my favorite discipline to tutor is Physics. I am very enthusiastic about learning HOW things work. I graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2010 and obtained a Dual Major in Physics and Applied...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics (double major)
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +33 subjects
Marcelle: TACHS course instructor
...ESOL. I have experience tutoring all subjects through sixth grade, and special education to all ages. I also have taught in an English immersion program for international students at high schools overseas. I have traveled to: Europe, Asia, Israel, Egypt, Africa and India. I also love to dance, and have taught drama and dance in after school programs. I am an animal lover, I have rescued over 20 dogs! I look forward to meeting you...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Central Florida - Masters, Exceptional education with ESOL
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- Math
- Homework Support
- +22 subjects