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
- SHSAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +66 subjects
Jacob: TACHS course instructor
...in the spring of 2015. Since graduation, I have participated in science research internships while also preparing to take the GRE and attend a doctoral program in the biological sciences. In the summer of 2015, I participated in behavioral research on chimpanzees, and am now assisting with the skeletal archives at the American Museum of Natural History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +68 subjects
Mary: TACHS course instructor
...grandmother) in the kitchen. I love to write, 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...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- GED
- PSAT
- +82 subjects
Liz: TACHS course instructor
...I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +40 subjects
Sheena: TACHS course instructor
...my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress! Aside from learning and teaching, I love traveling (I recently visited Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia and plan to go...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +48 subjects
Jeff: TACHS course instructor
...the Neurological Institute. Outside of academia, I enjoy reading philosophy, attending musical performances and art galleries throughout the city, taking long walks, and wandering through random parts of New York and finding interesting cafes. My literary and musical interests lately have been heavily influenced by late-Russian romanticism and Russian modernism. I have been a pianist for 14 years and at the moment in love with the works of Scriabin and Arthur Lourie.... Teaching shouldn't be so formal that it keeps students at a distance and makes the entire learning process seem boring, tedious, or meaningless. I would like to be a teacher who is willing to be more engaged, so even if I'm "only here to teach algebra," a student wouldn't feel uncomfortable asking for help editing his/her college essays or asking for advice about testing or the college admission process.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +37 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
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- +27 subjects
Ocean: TACHS course instructor
...a great refresher on the different math subjects that I have learned throughout the years. It will come in handy when I am determining personalized ways to help my students. In my role as a tutor, I hope to provide consultation to those seeking a tutor and understand their situation first and foremost. Following that, I will host their first tutoring session and give them an idea of what my ways of teaching are like....
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- Languages
- Calculus 3
- +18 subjects
Margot: TACHS course instructor
...(SAT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, etc.), college essay editing, AP English Literature and Language, AP U.S. History, and AP Music Theory. While at Dartmouth, I performed in theater and opera productions, sang in several choirs, took ballet and yoga classes, worked as a teaching assistant and stage manager in the Theater Department, and volunteered as an arts teacher in under-served local public elementary schools. Dartmouth expanded my passion for learning and taught me the value and...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +57 subjects
Diptesh: TACHS course instructor
...a variety of subjects since! I specialize in 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- OLSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SHSAT
- +88 subjects
Chloe: TACHS course instructor
...with reading difficulties all the way up to graduate students who needed help getting articles ready for publication. Although I enjoy tutoring many subjects, my specialties are editing college essays, reading comprehension, and all levels of test prep. As an SAT tutor, my students often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +44 subjects
Abrar: TACHS course instructor
The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay to make mistakes. The best students learn from their mistakes. Those that do not are destined to repeat them.
Education & Certification
- Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
- CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- +38 subjects
Amanda: TACHS course instructor
...caring, nurturing environment and do my best to 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...
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
- CLEP
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +56 subjects
Parveg: TACHS course instructor
...to understanding and solving the problem quicker and more efficiently. Simplicity & Efficiency are my 2 keys to success. English has always come naturally for me and was always my best subject. This is probably due to the fact that I used to read 20+ books a week growing up. English can be a difficult subject to teach, because it requires a more deep analysis of the student's capabilities and flaws, and is not as...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- SAT
- +39 subjects
Maria Del Carmen: TACHS course instructor
...of tutoring and classroom experience to my students. Specializing in AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing, and ESL/ELL. My teaching philosophy centers on engaging students through the development of tailored curricula and the implementation of innovative strategies that enhance critical thinking and language proficiency. I am particularly motivated by the transformative power of education and the joy of witnessing my students achieve their goals. Outside the classroom, I enjoy exploring literature and creative writing,...
Education & Certification
- Walden University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- HSPT
- ACCUPLACER
- +48 subjects
Kristen: TACHS course instructor
...is essential for the student to reach this goal, before a student takes on difficult courses & responsibilities, in addition to facing the uncertainty of tomorrow's future. There will be situations where the requirement for assisting students solve a problem is much more than a typical answer of giving yes, no and small simple answers. Sometimes, the understanding of the question itself can allow an easier way for students to find the answer. Which I...
Education & Certification
- University of Arkansas - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- AIMS
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +424 subjects
Rishi: TACHS course instructor
...My professional journey has taken me from the vibrant tech hubs of Buffalo, New York, to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan, enriching me with diverse experiences that enhance my teaching approach. In addition, I'm gearing up to launch a startup in Tokyo next year, and I'm happy to share insights about this exciting venture should you be interested. My primary aim is to provide high-quality tutoring that ensures each lesson is not only engaging...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- ACT
- PAX - Nursing Pre-admission Examination
- +129 subjects
Hope: TACHS course instructor
...on Precalculus and Calculus. I have equally strong experience teaching and tutoring all three sections of the SAT. What makes me a great tutor is my ability to empathize with the needs of each of my tutees and help them figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background are two different skills; combined together, they make me an understanding and efficient tutor. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- +22 subjects
Leslie: TACHS course instructor
I received my Bachelor's of Science from Marymount Manhattan College and my Master's of Science Teaching from Pace University. I have had a passion for helping others learn since college, when I would help my classmates who struggled with the material. I have taught math and science in the classroom, and worked for Kaplan Test Prep. I enjoy building relationships with students, so they trust me to help them in the best way possible.
Education & Certification
- Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +65 subjects
Justin: TACHS course instructor
...local publications and Yahoo! Finance. I wrote about legal and financial issues and discovered that I really enjoy the law - so I moved to Williamsburg, Virginia for three years and studied at the College of William & Mary, the country's oldest law school. During the week, I am a practicing attorney who has taken and passed three bar exams - each on the first attempt. I believe that any student can achieve their goals...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, History
- College of William & Mary - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +30 subjects