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.
Joe: TACHS test prep instructor
...certified teacher in both elementary and special education. I work with many students who are struggling with reading and math. Tutoring should be a fun experience in which the student feels comfortable in the learning process. Tailoring to each childs needs is important because each one of them has a unique style of learning. I have tutored many students with positive results. I am also familiar with test prep strategies for NYS exams.... Each child is unique and requires different learning strategies. My goal is to encourage thinking rationally, so that students can apply this in familiar or unfamiliar situations.
Education & Certification
- Monroe College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
- Iona College - Masters, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- European History
- Business
- Other
- +43 subjects
Kim: TACHS test prep instructor
...Education. I received my Bachelor of Science from the City University of New York John Jay College of Criminal Justice, in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude. I minored in Science. I have experience instructing a wide range of students, from toddlers to high school seniors. I have over three and a half years of test prep tutoring experience. Nearly all of my students have seen a significant increase in their test scores and many have...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Lehman - Masters, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Business
- Other
- Algebra 2
- +29 subjects
Jamie: TACHS test prep instructor
...High School. I tutored locally in the Princeton, NJ area while attending Princeton University and most recently worked with Milestone Consulting, while rowing with the U.S. Men's National Team this fall. I am now back home for the next few months before returning to pursue my dreams of participating in the Olympic Games. I majored in history at Princeton and also took courses in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Economics, Statistics, and Psychology. I concentrated in American...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- College Economics
- AP US History
- SAT Mathematics
- +39 subjects
Hope: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- +22 subjects
Tiffany: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing,...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University - Bachelors, Education
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Students with Disabilities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Math
- Phonics
- Writing
- +13 subjects
Arun: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 that seeks out the gaps in their...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT Reading
- GRE
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects
Jennifer: TACHS test prep instructor
...I was in high school and have enjoyed it ever since then. Learning is one of my favorite things in life, and I try to pass that enthusiasm on to my students. An aspiring actress, I use my theatre skills in tutoring by connecting with a wide variety of people, improvising new ways to communicate the material, and engaging interest in the subject matter. Friendly, dependable, and approachable, I am always willing to go the...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Advanced Placement
- High School English
- +73 subjects
Jennifer: TACHS test prep instructor
...substantial natural gifts to those with great learning challenges and with students in urban, suburban, and rural settings and from a wide variety of life experiences and cultural backgrounds. In my experience, the key to successful teaching lies in understanding the learning style of each individual student and helping them marshal their greatest strengths toward the achievement of her educational goals, whatever those may be. Yet, my aim as a tutor is not simply to...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Brandeis University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ASPIRE Math
- IB Biology
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +126 subjects
Amy: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 worker and consistently ensure that I...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Pre-Algebra
- Elementary Math
- ISEE- Upper Level
- +60 subjects
Daniel: TACHS test prep instructor
...Computer Science. I believe that numbers and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but also specialize in helping students through the academic writing process. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT- Middle Level
- Reading
- Physics
- +25 subjects
Lily: TACHS test prep instructor
...overflowing list of extracurricular activities, it frustrated me that something like one test score could affect my college admissions. But like most challenges in my life, I viewed it as motivation. I took a course, got private math tutoring, took practice tests, and came up with essay prompts. Ultimately, I got a very strong score, ranking me in the 96th percentile. I have since graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in English...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Writing and Language
- Reading
- Test Prep
- +33 subjects
Gideon: TACHS test prep instructor
...been tutoring multiple subjects for the last seven years, and I am experienced in everything from college admissions to AP prep. I enjoy tutoring because I am and have been a student for almost my entire life, and I know about every situation under the sun that can befall a student. A stressful family life, the need for part time work, or simply not having a good enough work ethic. I started tutoring after I...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Finite Mathematics
- Test Prep
- PSAT
- +103 subjects
Vina: TACHS test prep instructor
...Conservatory in Munich, Germany as well as in Vienna, Austria and thus, much enjoy the arts. In addition to my artistic background, I also carry an academic background in biology and am hexa-lingual. Upon my arrival in the U.S., I obtained a degree of B.S. in finance from Rutgers University and have worked within the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, FINANCE / ECONOMICS
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- High School Accounting
- Latin
- High School World History
- +53 subjects
Justin: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student....
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
- Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GMAT Verbal
- Social studies
- Reading
- +93 subjects
Patricia: TACHS test prep instructor
It is my goal to always help and provide a safe learning environment for all students in which they feel a sense of accomplishment. I am currently teaching in a NYC middle school. I have 13 years teaching experience. Knowledge of current ELA programs being used in schools.... My philosophy of teaching is based on many years of teaching experience. My mission as a teacher consists of three parts: to promote positive learning; to spark student enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. For my students to accomplish this, I enjoy applying a wide variety of strategies based on essential educational principles.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, English/secondary education
- Hofstra - Masters, Special education/literacy studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- ISEE-Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- +20 subjects
Diptesh: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- AP US History
- Test Prep
- Calculus
- +88 subjects
Alyssa: TACHS test prep instructor
...on international relations and concentrated on the People's Republic of China. My years at Princeton developed my passion for human rights, and also solidified my desire to help others. During my senior year, I researched and compared the educational systems and conditions faced by Chinese migrant children and those faced by undocumented children in America. As a long time athlete, I understand the value of coaching and teamwork. This is reflected in my tutoring; I...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Comparative Literature
- College Level American History
- SAT Math
- +50 subjects
Jai: TACHS test prep instructor
...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 cephalopod, shark, and stingray models for the study of brain disease. My formal doctoral training is in Cell Biology with a concentration in Neurotoxicology and Pathology. In addition, I am currently an assistant professor at...
Education & Certification
- Adelphi University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Adelphi University, St. Johns University - PHD, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Physiology
- Science
- College Essays
- +22 subjects
Meg: TACHS test prep instructor
...went to Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I believe tutoring is about building on...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
- Columbia Teacher's College - Current Grad Student, Sociology and Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Elementary Math
- Writing
- ASPIRE Science
- +46 subjects
Krystel: TACHS test prep instructor
...SAT/ACT instructor and tutor for over two years. Some of my students have received scores of 33 and 34 on their ACT exam. I believe everyone deserves access to a quality education regardless of race, class, or socioeconomic background and I love that Varsity Tutors supports and uplifts this mission. I believe that with a healthy and sound mind and body, a child can fully develop to meet their full potential. I love working with...
Education & Certification
- The City College of New York - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Study Skills
- Science
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +48 subjects
