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: Greenburgh 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
- SAT
- SHSAT
- +66 subjects

Caroline: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...with a B.S. in Global Economics and Modern 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...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +42 subjects

Margot: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...College with a B.A. in Music and Theater. I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, where I attended Menlo School, one of the top private high schools in California. Given my educational background, I am no stranger to the pressures facing today's students--from schoolwork to extracurriculars to college applications and test prep, it's...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +57 subjects

Clio: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...I earned my BA in Film Studies. I've been making films since the 8th grade and currently writing, directing, and editing my own shorts, music videos, and documentaries. Even though I'm out of school for now, I'm eager to help younger students learn and succeed. Even though I'm a humanities gal, I love and miss...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Film Studies and Political Science
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SAT
- SHSAT
- +53 subjects

Amy: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...University studying an eclectic blend of subjects: Human Rights, English, and Business Management. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects: elementary, middle, and high school math, English, college essay editing, history, and even public speaking. I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights, English, Business Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +31 subjects

Sheena: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...Economics, and a Bachelor's in Chinese language at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. I have been pursuing my passion for teaching and tutoring for over four years. I have taught both privately and in group settings on subjects such as Calculus, Economics, SAT, Math, and much more! I am great with any type...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- +48 subjects

Amy: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...of experience and education to help students reach their 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...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ISEE
- +60 subjects

Owen: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...99th percentile on the SAT as a high school senior. This was the start of what has now been an 8 year journey! I have worked with 50+ students, mostly in the areas of math, science and standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- ACT
- HSPT
- +48 subjects

Allegra: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- REGENTS
- SAT
- +63 subjects

Robert: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...in the New York City area. I have attended 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...
Education & Certification
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +29 subjects

Liz: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...Dramatic Arts with a B.A. in Theatre and a minor in Musical Theatre. I love traveling, and was lucky enough to spend an entire year of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SAT
- +40 subjects

Meghna: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...studying Biochemistry with a minor in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- +85 subjects

Abrar: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
- CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT 4-Week Prep Class
- SSAT
- SAT 8-Week Prep Class
- +35 subjects

Anne: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...current Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Columbia University. 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!...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- SHSAT
- REGENTS
- +70 subjects

Justin: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...about five years. During that time, I exploited the knowledge I'd acquired as a high school student and undergraduate, but I also broadened my repertoire to cover new topics. I've since tutored most high school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
- Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +93 subjects

Kenneth: Greenburgh 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
- SAT
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- +27 subjects

Jeff: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...University planning to graduate this May with a 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +37 subjects

Reshad: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT
- HSPT
- +34 subjects

Jai: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, General Science, College Essays, MCAT Prep, Writing, Study Skills. As President and Director of Research at Marine Biomedical Technologies (MBT), I am an active research scientist. Our research is focused on developing therapeutic interventions to treat neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. We have developed the first...
Education & Certification
- Adelphi University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Adelphi University, St. Johns University - PHD, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +22 subjects

Ashanti: Greenburgh TACHS test prep instructor
...Academy Charter school. I graduated from Mercy College in 2006 with a degree in Psychology, and am currently in graduate school pursuing a masters in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over five years. I have a passion for teaching. I love to see students accomplish their academic goals to become successful in...
Education & Certification
- Mercy College - Bachelors, Psychology
- Concordia University-Portland - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- Elementary School Reading
- Test Prep
- +25 subjects