The TACHS is coming. How prepared are you?
The four-week TACHS Prep Course that gives 8th graders a clear plan, proven strategies, and the confidence to walk into test day prepared and ready to excel.
Most students walk into the TACHS underprepared. Here is why.
The TACHS is not like any test your child has taken before.
Six separately timed sections.
No calculator.
Abstract reasoning questions that look nothing like anything taught in school.
One shot to make an impression on the Catholic high schools at the top of their list.
Without a clear plan, most students do one of two thingsā€¦
- they cram at the last minute
- or they wing it and hope for the best.
Neither works.
The students who score highest are not the smartest kids in the room. They are the most prepared. And preparing for the TACHS is something every student can do with the right guidance.
Introducing the TACHS Prep Course
A structured, four-week online course built specifically for 8th graders applying to any New York State Catholic School.
Every section of the TACHS is covered, every strategy is taught, and every student starts with a personalized plan based on their own diagnostic results.
No fluff. No overwhelm. Just focused, effective prep that will help you get the best results.
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WEEK 1
Foundations
Before anything else, students learn exactly how the TACHS is structured: every section, every rule, every time limit.
Then you take a full diagnostic test across both the language and math sections of the TACHS.
By the end of Week 1, every student has a clear baseline, a set of target schools, and a personalized study plan built around their own results.
WEEK 2
Reading & Language
This week covers the entire verbal half of the TACHS. Vocabulary strategies, reading comprehension techniques, grammar mechanics, and paragraph structure.
Students learn how to approach every question type in these sections, including the ones that catch most students off guard.
A section diagnostic test at the end of the week tracks exactly how far you've come and what areas you need to focus on.
WEEK 3
Math & Ability
No calculator means mental math speed and accuracy are everything.
This week locks in every math topic on the TACHS and breaks down the Ability sections, the abstract reasoning questions that most students have never seen before and that prepared students use to pull ahead.
A midpoint diagnostic test measures your progress across the board and shows which areas within the Math & Ability sections need improvement.
WEEK 4
Ability, Practice & Test Day
The final week is where everything comes together.
Students master pacing strategies for each section, take a complete mock TACHS test under real, timed test conditions, and finish with a full test-day game plan.
By the end of this week, test day holds zero surprises.
WEEK 4
The TACHS Prep Journal
Every student gets access to the digital TACHS Prep Journal, a fillable PDF that works alongside the course from day one.
It includes a diagnostic score tracker, a weekly error log, a school choices page, and a personalized study plan.
This is the tool that keeps prep organized and on track all the way to test day.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know the structure of the TACHS inside and out
- Have a personalized study plan built around your own results
- Understand the strategies behind every question type on the test
- Have tracked your progress through section diagnostics
- Have completed a full mock TACHS test under real-time test conditions
- Walk into test day feeling prepared, focused, and confident
The TACHS Prep Course is for your family if:
- Your child is an 8th grader applying to Catholic high schools in New YorkĀ
- You want a structured plan rather than random prep materials
- Your child needs focused, targeted practice for the TACHS
- Your child struggles with test-taking and needs strategies that actually work
- You want to give your child the best possible shot at their top school choices
Why Top Grade Test Prep?
Top Grade Test Prep was built around one simple idea: every student deserves to walk into a high-stakes test feeling ready.
The TACHS Prep Course is not a generic study guide. It is a focused, step-by-step program created by an experienced New York City educator who knows this exam from both sides: what Catholic high schools are looking for, what separates a strong application from a borderline one, and what students need to do to perform at their best on test day.
This is not a course put together from a textbook. It is built on real, first-hand knowledge of the admissions process, the exam itself, and what actually helps students score higher on test day.
Every strategy in this course comes directly from years of experience working with real students in real New York City schools. The TACHS Prep Course works because it comes from someone who has seen it play out year after year.
Enroll in the TACHS Prep Course
Everything you need to prep for the TACHS with confidence in one structured, four-week course.
- Four weeks of video lessons covering every section of the TACHS
- Timed practice sections and quizzes throughout the course
- A personalized study plan built from your child's diagnostic results
- Full mock test under real TACHS conditions
- The TACHS Prep Journal
FAQ
What is the TACHS Exam?
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Does my child need any materials or prior knowledge to start?
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My child is not a strong test taker. Will this still help?
What if my child has already started preparing elsewhere?
The TACHS is in November.Ā The time to start is now.
Every week of focused prep between now and test day is a week that counts.
Get the tools you need to walk into test day feeling confident and prepared.
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