If you are looking to apply for admission to a Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of New York or the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens, Varsity Tutors offers TACHS test prep that can help you get ready for exam day. TACHS stands for the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools, and the exam is used as one influential factor when these high schools decide who to welcome onto their campuses. TACHS prep services through Varsity Tutors can teach you the skills necessary to reach for your goals on this exam and give yourself the best shot at being admitted to your high school of choice. Contact us today if TACHS prep sounds like it could help you.
Students seeking admission for the school term starting next year must take this year's test, and TACHS classes through Varsity Tutors can help you get prepared to do just that. TACHS tutors can work with you to cover all of the material that will be on the exam. The sections of the test are listed below:
TACHS Sections
- Reading
- Students may have to answer questions about main idea, author's purpose, the meaning of a word in context, and other types of comprehension questions regarding informational and literary passages.
- Written Expression
- Questions regarding organization, sentence structure, clarity, and effective or appropriateness of expression in writing. Students also need to identify errors in text.
- Math
- Questions about number sense and operations, algebraic patterns and connections, data analysis/probability/statistics, geometry, and measurement.
- Ability
- Questions assess students' abilities to reason with somewhat more novel questions that use spatial and figural content. The questions show how well students use their reasoning skills to solve problems they may or may not have been directly taught.
TACHS tutoring through Varsity Tutors can help you focus on the parts of the exam where you need the most improvement. Perhaps you are great at math but have some trouble with reading comprehension. The instructors you work with as part of your TACHS test prep will spend more of their time and effort drilling you on reading selections and not waste energy going over math problems that you have already mastered.
TACHS courses consist of one-one-one study sessions with a tutor. As part of your TACHS preparation, Varsity Tutors does its very best to match you with an instructor who can work conveniently with your existing schedule. TACHS test prep does not solely consist of drilling down the relevant exam material. Tutors in a TACHS course can also share with you tips and strategies that may work well on the test when you come across tricky or difficult questions.
The instructor in your TACHS test preparation program can also help you understand what the format of the exam will be like and what to bring or not to bring on test day. Learning the material that will be covered on all sections of the exam is always priority number one, but TACHS prep is about more than just correct and incorrect answers. Private instructors can customize their lesson plans to your learning style and do their best to ensure you develop the necessary skills as the exam approaches.
The Varsity Tutors online platform provides a virtual learning space for you to meet with your tutor for maximum convenience. No time needs to be wasted driving to meet you instructor at a local library. Your TACHS class study sessions can take place in your own home or wherever you have an internet connection.
If the TACHS prep services offered by Varsity Tutors sound appealing to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our Educational Directors today. Contact them online or by phone, and they will answer any questions you may still have about our TACHS test prep offerings. Head into exam day with confidence, knowing you did all you could to prepare.
Diptesh: TACHS test prep instructor
...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, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in my spare...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- +88 subjects
Jeff: TACHS test prep instructor
...that rewards hard work and gives everyone the opportunity to succeed and achieve their dreams. Many of my students were either aspiring first-generation college students or had parents who were recent immigrants to this country, and I consider my work helping them prepare for tests and gain acceptance into colleges to be my greatest achievement at this point in my life. In the teaching process, I consider patience to be my strongest quality, as I've...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +37 subjects
Arun: TACHS test prep instructor
...empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of that, and as a tutor, I consider it my job to give my students the confidence to apply the knowledge they have gained. That confidence will serve them well not only now but in future endeavors as well.... I don't just want to teach my students the answers, but how to ask the right questions-- questions that seek a fundamental understanding of the subject. The answers will come naturally.
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- +32 subjects
Abrar: TACHS test prep 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
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- SSAT
- CAHSEE
- +34 subjects
Karan: TACHS test prep instructor
...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. I would be happy to answer any...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- +60 subjects
Ocean: TACHS test prep instructor
...have previous experience in tutoring from elementary to college math. For example, some of these sections include calculus, algebra, geometry, etc. When I took the SAT back in high school, I got a perfect score in the math section and on the math II subject test as well. In turn, I am confident that I can tutor students of all grade levels and of various math skillset. For college students specifically, I have a great...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- Other
- Test Prep
- +18 subjects
Robert: TACHS test prep instructor
...one of the top public high schools in the nation and I am currently attending a top engineering school. I have been tutoring professionally for over two years, at a private company and with my own clients. My students have shown great improvements in a variety of subjects, from SAT, SHSAT and Regents prep to Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. I specialize in mathematics, however, my writing and reading comprehension skills are of an equally high...
Education & Certification
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +29 subjects
Margot: TACHS test prep instructor
...your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- +57 subjects
Ed: TACHS test prep instructor
...been put into a crucible of exam preparation. I always do well on standardized exams. Since I have done so many of these types of exams I have learned many tactics and strategies to achieve high scores. I am particularly good at tutoring students for standardized exams such as the SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ASVAB, GRE, and so forth. I've also provided consultation for students applying for schools and have helped students with their college...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- COMPASS
- ACT
- PSAT
- +105 subjects
Chloe: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- HSPT
- SSAT
- +44 subjects
Amy: TACHS test prep instructor
...academic goals. Beginning in high school, I tutored elementary through high school students in mathematics and the sciences. In college, I taught a weekly class to local high school students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +60 subjects
Justin: TACHS test prep instructor
...got a very keen sense of what works and what doesn't. In tutoring, I focus on results, but not to exclusion. I want to provide the student with a meaningful experience. That 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
- Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +93 subjects
Ellis: TACHS test prep instructor
...extends to the law. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare for the LSAT and to draft the Personal Statement required by law schools. I was a Modern Languages major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- +118 subjects
Gabriela: TACHS test prep 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
- ACT
- REGENTS
- SHSAT
- +66 subjects
Anne: TACHS test prep instructor
...Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- +70 subjects
Jacob: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees. While sometimes tests...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ISEE
- +68 subjects
Emma: TACHS test prep 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
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +50 subjects
Kenneth: TACHS test prep 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
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +27 subjects
Samantha: TACHS test prep instructor
...down this path for a reason! I have over ten years of tutoring experience and I now am more than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves to teach others to be the same way! Through confidence and academic learning, I...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Queens College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Touro College - Master of Science, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- REGENTS
- SAT
- +59 subjects
Brittany: TACHS test prep instructor
...concept that "all children can learn" has sculpted a solid foundation for teaching that promotes the importance of supporting the needs of all students. I am certified to teach children from Birth-Grade 6, and do have experience tutoring students at the high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable tutoring in almost all other subjects. I am an avid reader and writer, and a nature...
Education & Certification
- Molloy College - Bachelors, Special Education with a Concentration in English
- Molloy College - Masters, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +33 subjects