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
I am a pre-medical undergraduate at 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,...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- High School Physics
- IB Biology HL
- SAT
- +88 subjects
Karan: TACHS test prep instructor
I'm 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...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- Algebra 3/4
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +60 subjects
Anne: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in all the subjects I've listed. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Gifted
- Homework Support
- +70 subjects
Arun: TACHS test prep instructor
...of knowledge to draw from for academic success. As a teacher, I strive to accurately identify my students weaknesses and strengths before bolstering them with my own knowledge. I want my students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- Pre-Algebra
- GRE
- +32 subjects
Thomas: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 challenge, and I have a new appreciation for the unique resources and challenges that American...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- +53 subjects
Sherry: TACHS test prep instructor
...in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way, and hopes to continue...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GED Social Studies
- GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- High School Level American Literature
- +89 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
- Summer
- College Application Essays
- ACT Science
- +66 subjects
Ellis: TACHS test prep instructor
...a successful tutor for over ten years specializing in SAT and PSAT preparation including reading comprehension, grammar, and essay and term paper writing. SAT and PSAT tutees have consistently achieved 150 200 point gains. Libraries throughout CT (including New Haven, Wallingford, East Haven, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodridge, and Madison) have acknowledged these successes by repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored SAT preparation seminars. (The seminars have garnered substantial positive online and print publicity). These...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- 3rd Grade Writing
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- +118 subjects
Caroline: TACHS test prep instructor
...Languages. Throughout my four years in university, I worked as a nanny for a family in Atlanta with 3 children, aged 3 through 12, and tutored them and assisted with homework. I also volunteered at an after school program for underprivileged kids called Atlanta Union Mission where I worked with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students on homework assignments. After I graduated from Georgia Tech in May, I moved to Munich and...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Spanish 2
- College Economics
- Test Prep
- +42 subjects
Jeff: TACHS test prep instructor
...double-major in Philosophy and Neuroscience. Teaching is an activity that I have always enjoyed and find extremely rewarding. When I was in high school, I was an after school tutor for many different classes (math, chemistry, biology, history, government) and helped to teach an ACT/SAT test prep session. While in college, I had worked with Columbia University and the New York City Urban Debate League to teach debate/public speaking and writing courses at the Double...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- Calculus 2
- +37 subjects
Dana: TACHS test prep instructor
...make and am glad to help unravel these difficulties in a personalized environment, making sure that those areas that are most challenging finally begin to make sense. There is nothing that you cannot learn when you place your best efforts into allow yourself to feel safe with making mistakes and learning from them. As a tutor, I guarantee that we will explore the areas you find challenging to learn and we will do it in...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Cleveland State University - Masters in Education, Elementary and Middle School Administration
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- AP Psychology
- College Application Essays
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- +64 subjects
Chelisa: TACHS test prep instructor
I love teaching. After 2.5 years of experience in South Korea, and 2 years working with ESL students of all ages in the US, I've found this is what I truly love to do. I have taught between ages 3-adults and enjoy working with all ages. When tutoring, my goal is to help the students learn and grow, as well as try to foster a love of learning. Due to my teaching English Abroad experience,...
Education & Certification
- Longwood University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ESL/ELL
- Homework Support
- +38 subjects
Michael: TACHS test prep instructor
...internships working with students with differences and students in general education since high school. I have worked with the students long term and saw major success. I have been assisting several local schools this semester for my graduate class fieldwork. In addition to this fieldwork, I have been tutoring students for the past two years and have been homeschooling a fourth grade student for the past year. I am very familiar with the Common Core...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-Pleasantville - Bachelors, Liberal Studies - Communication & Psychology
- Pace University-Pleasantville - Current Grad Student, Master of Science for Teachers, Childhood & Childhood Special Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Elementary School Math
- Other
- Study Skills and Organization
- +30 subjects
Shubhashish: TACHS test prep instructor
...may be studying. I teach not only to memorize, but to enjoy and deeply understand each underlying concept. I have previous experience working as an outreach associate at NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration where much of my work was dealing with the day to day. Including, scheduling meetings and managing daily calendars, handling financial matters and documents, communicating with clients, and making business purchases. I am also a trained engineer, studying at the University...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Technology and Coding
- Middle School English
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +98 subjects
Tania: TACHS test prep instructor
...received my Bachelor's of Science in Business and Financial Management from Brooklyn College. My passion for tutoring started in high school when I began tutoring as a requirement of the National Honor Society. I continued tutoring privately when I entered college mainly for elementary aged students. Currently, I work with an after school program where I work with large groups of students with ages ranging from 4-12 years old. I love being able to help...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Business and Financial Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Other
- History
- +20 subjects
Kyle: TACHS test prep instructor
...parts, and then work our way back up to the broader topic the student needs help with. I find that this method of analysis minimizes errors. I enjoy tutoring biology, biochemistry, physics, organic chemistry, and especially moral and ethical reasoning. My lifestyle has been strongly influenced by my identity as an athlete and my interests in science. The marriage of these interests often leads me outdoors where trail running or hiking allows for exertion while...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Math
- AP Chemistry
- Discrete Math
- +74 subjects
Andrea: TACHS test prep instructor
...a lifelong learner and writer, I can attest to the importance of preparing learners of all ages for the rigors of our fast-paced, communication-based society. The internet has largely replaced libraries with lightning-speed delivery of information. I ride this speed wave with my passion for knowledge and self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to improve their grades, or...
Education & Certification
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Bachelors, Forensic Psychology w/ Minor in Literature
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Study Skills
- PCAT
- PCAT Verbal Ability
- +185 subjects
Ryan: TACHS test prep instructor
...years studying history at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have always been a lifelong lover of history, and so I moved to Washington, DC for college to immerse myself in living history every single day. It was an amazing experience, and certainly helped to solidify my interest in teaching social studies. My passion for teaching and working with young people, strong content knowledge, and hard work ethic are what drive me as an...
Education & Certification
- The Catholic University of America - Bachelor in Arts, History
- SUNY at Binghamton - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GRE Analytical Writing
- ERB CPAA
- College World History
- +266 subjects
Tiffany: TACHS test prep instructor
My favorite subject in school was and still is reading. I love studying various author crafts as well as comparing multiple works of literature. In my classroom I love bringing the excitement and joy of reading alive for my students. As a teacher with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University - Bachelors, Education
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Students with Disabilities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- College English
- Elementary School Math
- Reading
- +13 subjects
Grace: TACHS test prep instructor
...new learning experiences that I can share with my students. I do not hesitate to share with them pictures and stories of the places I have visited which connect to literature because they can see that I am not only knowledgeable about the printed word, but that I have experienced some of what we are reading. I enjoy tutoring one on one because of the bonds I establish with my students. My goal is to...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters in Education, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT Reading
- ACT
- Thesis Writing
- +43 subjects