If you are someone who is looking to attend a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Brooklyn or the Archdiocese of New York, Varsity Tutors is here to provide you with the opportunity to prepare for the necessary exam by taking part in a TACHS course. TACHS stands for the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools. A TACHS prep course with Varsity Tutors can give you the tools you need to reach for your goals on exam day. The results of the test are an important factor in admissions decisions for the school year, beginning the year following administration of the exam. Varsity Tutors offers TACHS classes that cover all of the skills the test is designed to evaluate. Those skills are listed below:
TACHS Skills Tested
- Reading
- Written Expression
- Math
- General Reasoning Skills
If you are looking for some extra preparation in any number of these subject areas, a TACHS class with Varsity Tutors could be a good option for you.
Our TACHS prep classes consist of one-on-one study sessions with an experienced tutor. These instructors can help you learn what to expect as the exam approaches. The main focus of a TACHS prep class is, of course, the material relevant to the exam. But tutors can also help you prepare for the format of the test and also share test-taking tips and strategies that could prove helpful during difficult portions. There are a number of things you are not allowed to bring into the exam. They are listed below:
Not Allowed During the TACHS Exam
- Electronic or battery operated devices
- Cell phones, calculators, watches, etc.
- Scratch paper
- Food
- Beverages
You will head into the test with simply the skills and knowledge you have developed in your preparation time. A TACHS class with Varsity Tutors can help provide you with the tools you need to attack the exam with confidence in your own abilities.
One of the biggest benefits of working individually with a tutor is the opportunity to receive instruction that is personalized to your strengths and weaknesses. When participants sign up for TACHS prep courses, Varsity Tutors does its best to match them with an instructor who is able to work with the student's schedule to develop a plan of convenient study sessions. Our online platform allows you to meet with your tutor in a virtual setting, so you don't have to go through the hassle of traveling to and from your sessions. You can take part in them wherever you have an internet connection.
As part of a TACHS course, tutors can work with you to first evaluate your established skills as they relate to the exam material. Perhaps you are all set on the necessary math but could use some extra preparation when it comes to reading. Instructors are able to tailor their lesson plans to ensure none of your valuable time is wasted and that they are filling in any gaps that you may have.
If one of our TACHS courses sounds like it could be beneficial to your test preparation, contact Varsity Tutors today to get started. You can reach our Educational Directors by phone or online, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to signing up.

Mia: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...of their goals. I have attended three different colleges now, unsure as to what career path I wanted to take up until the third try - I've switched all the way from Medical school to an Animation degree. I have been tutoring for nearly 7 years, and have gained knowledge and strategies to help students...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Multimedia
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SSAT
- CogAT
- +72 subjects

Katrina: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
I strive to make every lesson engaging and fun for each student! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Education and am working towards my Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been a private tutor since 2016 and love Math, Reading, Science, history, and Music!
Education & Certification
- Daytona State College - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- HSPT
- ACT
- +57 subjects

Justin: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...to Williamsburg, Virginia for three 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...
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
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +30 subjects

Virginia: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...2, Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics. In addition, I have experience working at a community college and can help with College Preparatory Math and College Algebra. I have worked both in the classroom and virtually. My favorite math subject is Precalculus because I love Trigonometry!! I believe that ANY student can be successful in...
Education & Certification
- Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Information Resources Management
- The University of Texas at Tyler - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- ACT
- +139 subjects
Jill: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...My name is Jilleyn Jones, and I'm delighted to be part of your educational journey. I'm thrilled to say this is my 25th year as a Radiologic Technologist and 8th year of teaching. I'm currently a Radiologic Technology Program Chair and Instructor. I have two undergraduate degrees, one in Medical Imaging and the other in...
Education & Certification
- College of Lake County - Associate in Science, Radiologic Technology
- Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
- Concordia University-Saint Paul - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- CELPIP
- TOPS
- +62 subjects

Ema: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...paid gigs, and have proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. Likewise, I have studied writing since high school and was the Editor-in-Chief for Valencia College's Phoenix Magazine, in which I wrote, edited, and revised work. I have often used the above opportunities to mentor people before, and find it exciting to pass on whatever tips and...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Game and Interactive Media Design
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- Erb
- HSPT
- SAT
- +41 subjects

Alexis: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
Hi! My name is Lexi and I've been helping students learn Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry for 3 years now. During that time, I found and employed various methods for applying the material, including notecards, Quizlets, and mnemonics. I'm excited to guide you in these topics and more!
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +61 subjects

Nicole: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...students. I try to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to each tutoring session every day. I believe that I owe it to my students, as well as the community, to bring consistency, diligence, and warmth to my job in the hope that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
- Benedictine University - Master of Arts Teaching, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- HSPT
- WISC IV
- +53 subjects

James: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...they were testing. I became interested in grammar and literature particularly, because it is fascinating to get into. So many different words to describe life, and so many stories to delve into! When I was a teenager, a good number of my poems, stories and essays were published professionally. I was also one of the...
Education & Certification
- Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Music and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- REGENTS
- SSAT
- +133 subjects

Diptesh: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- +88 subjects

Gabriela: Heathrow TACHS course 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
- SHSAT
- REGENTS
- +66 subjects

Rena: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...AP classes. I am currently attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick pursuing my major in Urban Planning and Design and my minor in Psychology and possibly Italian as well. For my future career goals, I plan to live in a city, preferably Philadelphia, and be an urban planner and designer, redeveloping and revitalizing rundown neighborhoods...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Urban Planning and Design
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +30 subjects

Emma: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +50 subjects

Anne: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- ACT
- +70 subjects

Allegra: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here to help.... My role as a teacher is to help the student not just learn, but understand. I don't give students the answers; instead, I ask questions and engage their prior knowledge to lead them there themselves. Learning is an active process, never a passive one.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ISEE
- +63 subjects

Margot: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage you to do your best work. I take this attitude and my teaching style and adapt it to the needs of...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- +57 subjects

Amy: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...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 am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +60 subjects

Amanda: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...everyone has the potential to achieve greatness! A large part of my teaching strategy is to learn my students interests, likes and dislikes and to work them into my lessons to maximize their level of understanding of the topic. Experience: Has worked in school/school related settings for 9 years. Certifications: Assistant Teacher (K-12), Working toward...
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 Subject Tests
- +56 subjects

Allison: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SHSAT
- PSAT
- +42 subjects

Sheena: Heathrow TACHS course instructor
...testing: specifically, SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- HSPT
- SAT
- +48 subjects