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About the TACHS Exam
The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) is used exclusively by Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the Archdiocese of New York.
It is administered to 8th graders every November at various Catholic schools across New York City. Alternatively, some Catholic high schools use the HSPT to select candidates entering 9th grade.
TACHS is designed to measure school aptitude and scholastic achievement in Reading, Mathematics, and Language. It consists of approximately 200 questions and lasts around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
TACHS Registration
Registration will open on August 21, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST, and will close on October 26, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST. Do not miss the deadline; there are no exceptions.
The TACHS Exam will be administered on November 4th, 2023.
Registration Methods
- Register via the Internet using the TACHS registration link.
- Register by telephone 1-866-61TACHS
Registration fee for the TACHS exam is $71
What's on the TACHS Exam?
The TACHS exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions divided among four sections: reading, language, mathematics, & abilities.
Section | Time (minutes) | Questions |
|---|---|---|
Reading | 35 | 50 |
Language | 30 | 50 |
Mathematics | 40 | 50 |
Abilities | 32 | 50 |
Vocabulary | 20 questions
Reading Comprehension | 30 questions
- Analyze Texts
- Make Inferences
- Identify Details
Grammar | 40 questions
- Spelling
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Usages
Organization | 10 questions
- Clarity of passage
- Sentence structure
- Organization of Ideas
- Appropriateness of expressions
Concepts, Data Interpretation, Problem Solving | 32 questions
Estimation | 18 questions
Similarities and Changes | 40 questions
Abstract Reasoning | 10 questions
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Todd has tutored hundreds of students with various levels of experience and skill. Over the past decade, Todd has mastered the content of the TACHS and how to help others achieve excellent scores.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked TACHS Questions
What is the TACHS Exam?
The TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) is the exam required for your child to take in order to be qualified to attend a Catholic High School.
What grade do you take the TACHS?
The TACHS exam is only open to students in eighth grade and is given once a year in November.
What's on the TACHS?
The TACHS Exam has four sections which include Critical Reading, Math, Language Arts and Ability.
How many questions are on the TACHS?
There are a total of 200 questions on the TACHS exam.
How much does the TACHS cost?
A registration fee of $65 per student, payable by credit card, debit card or pre-paid card.
The fee will include a student handbook, test materials, and the reporting of scores to THREE high schools of your choice.
What should I bring to the TACHS?
- Registration receipt to prove your eligibility.
- Identification: You can use a school identification card or a library card, among other forms of ID.
- #2 pencils: Take multiple sharpened #2 pencils so that you have backups in case one breaks.
When is the TACHS?
The TACHS exam is Saturday, November 5, 2022
Registration for the 2022-23 TACHS is open as of August 22, 2022.
Registration closes at 11:59pm EST on Thursday, October 27,, 2022.
How long is the TACHS?
The total time for the TACHS is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Is there a penalty for guessing on the TACHS?
There is no penalty for guessing on the TACHS, so don’t leave any questions blank.
Does the TACHS have an essay?
There is no essay section, all of the TACHS questions are multiple-choice.
Which schools require the TACHS?
Admission to any of the 15 Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn (encompassing both Brooklyn and Queens) is determined in part by the results of the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS).
Brooklyn & Queens Catholic High Schools
- Archbishop Molloy High School
- Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
- Cathedral Preparatory School & Seminary
- Christ the King Regional High School
- Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
- Fontbonne Hall Academy
- Holy Cross High School
- Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School
- Nazareth Regional High School
- St. Edmund Preparatory High School
- St. Francis Preparatory High School
- St. John’s Preparatory High School
- Savior High School
- The Mary Louis Academy
- Xaverian High School
How is the TACHS scored?
The range for scaled scores is 200 – 800 total points. In addition to your scaled score, you will also be sent a percentile score. On average, a good TACHS percentile score ranges from 70 to 99. The average percentile score is a 50.
How long does it take to get TACHS results?
Beginning on January 20, 2023 5:00 PM EST, click on the “Access my Home Report” link to get a copy of your Home Report.
How many times can I take the TACHS?
You may only take the TACHS once.
How do I register for the TACHS?
Please visit TACHS Registration to register for the TACHS.
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