TACHS Tutoring
Focused TACHS tutoring for students preparing for Catholic high school admissions in the New York area, including reading, written expression, math, ability questions, timing, and test strategy.
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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST PREP
HSPT & TACHS Tutoring for Catholic High School Admissions
For Catholic high school admissions, the right test prep plan starts with the schools your student is applying to. NYC Top Tutors help students prepare for the TACHS or HSPT with focused support in reading, math, language, timing, and test strategy.
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15+ Years Experience
TACHS VS HSPT
TACHS vs HSPT: Key Differences
The TACHS and HSPT are both multiple choice Catholic high school admissions tests, but the required exam depends on the schools your student is applying to. Start by confirming which test your student needs, then build the prep plan around that exam.
Factor
TACHS
HSPT
Primary Use
TACHS
Catholic high school admissions in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre
HSPT
Catholic high school admissions, scholarship selection, and curriculum placement
Administration
TACHS
Online, remote, at home
HSPT
Administered by individual schools or dioceses
Testing Time
TACHS
About 2 hours 10 minutes, plus optional breaks
HSPT
About 2.5 hours
Main sections
TACHS
Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, Ability
HSPT
Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, Language
Question count
TACHS
Official TACHS materials do not publish a full question count
HSPT
298 questions total
Reading and language
TACHS
Reading comprehension plus written expression in Standard English
HSPT
Reading comprehension, language conventions, and direct verbal reasoning
Math
TACHS
Number sense, algebraic patterns, data analysis, geometry, and measurement
HSPT
Quantitative Skills and Mathematics
Reasoning
TACHS
Ability questions include spatial and figural reasoning
HSPT
Verbal and quantitative reasoning are tested in separate sections
Testing experience
TACHS
Remote test with system checks, timed subtests, and optional short breaks
HSPT
School or diocese administered, with policies set by the testing school or program
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Who this is for
Navigating Catholic High School Admissions Tests
Before prep begins, confirm the required admissions test. Then build a study plan around the exam, timeline, and skills your student needs most.
Applying to Catholic High Schools
Your student is preparing for an admissions process where the SSAT, ISEE, or both may be relevant.
Confirming Test Requirements
You want to know which exam your student’s schools require or accept before committing to a study plan.
Taking a Diagnostic Test
We look at scores, missed questions, pacing, reading, math, language, and reasoning skills to understand where tutoring should begin.
Review Diagnostic Results
We look at scores, missed questions, pacing, reading, math, language, and reasoning skills to understand where tutoring should begin.
Our Approach
Guided, Focused TACHS or HSPT Prep
Once the required exam is confirmed, tutoring can focus on the sections, skills, timing, and test strategies that matter most for your student.
1.
Set Tutoring Priorities
Diagnostic results help determine which skills, sections, and timing issues should be addressed first in tutoring.
2.
Target the Appropriate Skills
Our tutoring sessions focus on the most relevant skills, including reading, math, grammar, reasoning, time management, test taking techniques.
3.
Strengthen Test Taking Strategy
Students learn how to manage time, approach difficult questions, use elimination, and make better decisions under pressure.
4.
Refine Through Timed Practice
Timed sections and practice tests help track progress and show which areas tutoring should focus on next.
Tutoring Options
TACHS Tutoring or HSPT Tutoring
Choose the tutoring page that matches the Catholic high school admissions test your student is preparing for.
HSPT Tutoring
Focused HSPT tutoring for students preparing for Catholic high school admissions, scholarship selection, or placement testing, including verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, math, language, timing, and test strategy.
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HSPT AND TACHS FAQ
HSPT and TACHS Questions Answered
We answer commonly asked questions about the HSPT and TACHS exams.
Should my student take the TACHS or HSPT?
It depends on the Catholic high schools your student is applying to. Some schools require the TACHS, while others use the HSPT for admissions, placement, or scholarship decisions. Start by confirming the required exam with each school.
What are the biggest differences between the TACHS and HSPT?
The comparison table above covers the main differences, including administration, timing, sections, reasoning skills, and test format. The TACHS is a remote online test used for New York area Catholic high school admissions, while the HSPT is administered by individual schools or dioceses.
Is the TACHS or HSPT harder?
Neither test is universally harder. The TACHS and HSPT challenge students in different ways, so the better question is which exam your student needs and which skills require the most preparation.
Do you help with both content and test strategy?
Yes. Tutoring can include reading, math, language, reasoning skills, timing, pacing, elimination, and test taking strategy. Sessions focus on the areas most relevant to the required exam.
Should my student prepare for both tests?
In some cases, yes. If your student is applying to schools that require different exams, tutoring can help prioritize the test dates, overlap the shared skills, and avoid wasting time on unfocused prep.
How early should students begin TACHS or HSPT prep?
Many students benefit from starting several months before the exam, especially if they need to strengthen reading, math, language, reasoning skills, timing, or test confidence.
How do we get started?
Start with a consultation. We will discuss the Catholic high schools your student is applying to, the required exam, current strengths, timeline, and whether TACHS or HSPT tutoring makes the most sense.
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Start With a Clearer Test Prep Plan
Before committing to TACHS or HSPT prep, start with a consultation. We’ll discuss your student’s goals, timeline, required exam, current strengths, and the best next step.