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.
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
- REGENTS
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +66 subjects
Jacob: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +68 subjects
Mary: TACHS test prep instructor
...University of Texas at Austin's Plan II Honors Program with a degree in Plan II. While at UT, I did a creative thesis, which ultimately resulted in a cookbook/memoir about American women, (such as my 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...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- GED
- ACT
- +82 subjects
Liz: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum....
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +40 subjects
Sheena: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 to South Africa in a bit), cooking/baking, and dancing. I have always found a way to connect with my students through my relaxed personality and my apparent love for...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- +48 subjects
Jeff: TACHS test prep instructor
...and general test preparation. From my own studies and competing in a variety of academic competitions, I have developed problem solving strategies and time management skills that I believe would be valuable for any students who I would have the opportunity to teach in the future. I plan to take a year off from my studies after graduation, and my flexible schedule would allow me to accommodate many students throughout the week. I am currently...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +37 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
- SSAT
- +27 subjects
Ocean: TACHS test prep instructor
...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. If they are satisfied, I would continue with my material. If there are some issues with the method or misunderstandings on the topics, I would be happy to see what changes can be made to better accommodate them. My students' abilities to...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- Other
- Algebra
- +18 subjects
Margot: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 impact of teachers who really support their students and value their student-teacher relationships. That's why, in my own work with students, I show them that I am truly invested in them not just as a student, but as a person--I want the...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +57 subjects
Diptesh: TACHS test prep instructor
...New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT
- +88 subjects
Chloe: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 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,...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SSAT
- HSPT
- +44 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
- SAT
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- +38 subjects
Amanda: TACHS test prep instructor
...Speech/Communications from St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, NY, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Teaching (English) for Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a 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...
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
- +56 subjects
Parveg: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 simple as seeing if the student can solve a problem. It requires the teacher/tutor to show the student how to THINK versus how to DO. Contact me if you...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- PSAT
- GED
- +39 subjects
Maria Del Carmen: TACHS test prep instructor
...a Doctorate in Leadership from Walden University, I bring over 5 years 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...
Education & Certification
- Walden University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- HSPT
- +48 subjects
Kristen: TACHS test prep instructor
...just about giving help to finding solutions or completing assignments. Those are unquestionably top priority. The key to teaching and tutoring is understanding that every student has the potential for profound and exceptional results. With the right guidance, students will have the proper mindset to resolve any academic obstacles through origination, trial & error, evaluation, audit, research, practice, and persistence. In addition coaching, particularly with (however not restricted to) more youthful students is mainly about...
Education & Certification
- University of Arkansas - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- California Proficiency Program (CPP)
- MAP
- ACT
- +424 subjects
Rishi: TACHS test prep instructor
...alumnus of Texas A&M University, eager to simplify complex concepts for you. Being a polyglot fluent in the likes of Japanese, French, and Tamil, I can guarantee you that effective communication will be seamless during our sessions. 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...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- CELPIP
- GED
- ACCUPLACER
- +129 subjects
Hope: TACHS test prep instructor
...Physics and Mathematics major, and I have a strong range of experience both tutoring and teaching. I've taught middle school students basic and advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as tutored high school students 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...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +22 subjects
Leslie: TACHS test prep 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
- SAT
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +65 subjects
Justin: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 and no one style fits everyone. I maintain flexibility and adjust my methodologies for each student that I work with. However, I generally like to keep my sessions casual, focusing...
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
- SAT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +30 subjects