TACHS Exam Prep for Long Island Students

East Coast Scholars prepares Long Island 8th graders for the TACHS exam and helps them earn admission to their first-choice Catholic high schools.

Grade 8 Virtual Group & 1-1 Fall 2026

Built by People Who've Been Through It

Our TACHS curriculum is developed and delivered by Chaminade alumni, so Long Island 8th graders are learning from instructors who went through this exact admissions process themselves and know what these schools are looking for.

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Getting Long Island students into the Catholic high school they want.

The TACHS exam plays a major role in Catholic high school admission across the New York and Brooklyn dioceses. We build every part of our program around what actually shows up on test day.

Instructors who've sat the same exam

Every instructor in this program applied to and got into these exact schools themselves, so lessons are shaped by firsthand admissions experience, not just test-prep theory.

10+ years of TACHS results

We've been running this program for over a decade, with a consistent track record of Long Island students earning admission to their choice schools.

Two ways to prepare

Join a small, structured weekly class, or work one-on-one with a TACHS-specific tutor on a schedule built entirely around your student.

Long Island-focused, statewide reach

We're based in Farmingdale and built this program around Long Island families and schools — but our virtual format means we can work with students anywhere in New York.

Our students have gained admission to Long Island's most sought-after Catholic high schools, including:

Chaminade High School

Kellenberg Memorial High School

Sacred Heart Academy

St. Anthony's High School

St. Mary's High School

St. Dominic High School

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

Holy Trinity Diocesan High School

St. Agnes Cathedral High School

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

This list reflects the schools our students most frequently target. If your student has a different school in mind, we'll build the program around that goal.

Two weekly sessions. Built for busy schedules.

The Virtual Group Class Package runs a Saturday morning and a Sunday session each week. Students aren't locked into one day, they can alternate between Saturday and Sunday from week to week to fit around sports, family commitments, and everything else on a busy fall calendar.

Saturday Morning Session — 9:00–11:00 AM

Sept 19

Sept 26

Oct 3

Oct 10

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 31

Sunday Session — 3:00–5:00 PM

Sept 20

Sept 27

Oct 4

Oct 11

Oct 18

Oct 25

Nov 1

7 weekly classes, split however you like between the two sessions above.

Final Review — November 5, 5:00–7:00 PM. Open to everyone, optional but strongly encouraged as the last checkpoint before the exam.

Two ways to prepare for the TACHS.

Both options are built around the November TACHS administration and run entirely online.

Option 1

Virtual Group Class Package

$599

8 live virtual classes — 16 total hours of instruction
Saturday morning & Sunday sessions each week, switch anytime
Small, structured group setting
Optional (but encouraged) final review session

Option 2

Virtual 1-1 Package

$799

10 total hours of personal 1-1 tutoring
Paired with a TACHS-specific tutor
Session days/times scheduled in advance at purchase, spaced out ahead of the exam
Fully personalized to your student's pace and needs

Built around the actual TACHS format.

Every class and tutoring session is built around the four sections students will see on test day.

Reading: Comprehension, vocabulary in context, and passage-based reasoning
Language: Grammar, usage, and written expression
Mathematics: Core concepts and problem-solving at the grade 8 level
Ability: Abstract reasoning and pattern recognition

TACHS Prep FAQ

What is the TACHS?

The TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) is the entrance exam used by Catholic high schools across the New York and Brooklyn dioceses to evaluate incoming 8th grade applicants.

Which package is right for my student?

The Virtual Group Class Package is a strong fit for students who work well in a structured, small-group setting. The Virtual 1-1 Package is built for students who need a fully personalized pace or a schedule outside the weekly group sessions entirely.

Do we have to pick Saturday or Sunday for the whole program?

No. Students can switch between the two from week to week, whatever fits that week's schedule.

Do you only work with Long Island students?

We're a Long Island-based team and this program is built with Long Island families and schools in mind, but because it runs virtually, we're able to work with students anywhere in New York.

Give your student a real advantage on the TACHS.

Spots are limited each week. Contact us today to enroll in TACHS Prep or ask which option is the right fit for your student.

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