Why High School Entrance Exams Matter
Scoring well on these exams is a key factor in determining admission to selective high schools. These assessments evaluate academic skills, critical thinking, and test-taking ability.
A strong performance can open the door to exceptional academic environments and long-term educational success.
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Targeted Prep for These Key Exams
Don’t leave exam success to chance—let The Tutoring Underground guide you through the entrance exam process with confidence and expertise.
SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test)
The SHSAT is the key to gaining admission to New York City’s most competitive specialized high schools, offering students advanced academic opportunities.
- English Language Arts & Math
- Time management strategies
- Real exam simulations
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam)
The ISEE is a widely recognized admission exam used by top private and independent schools to evaluate academic readiness and potential.
- Verbal & Quantitative Reasoning
- Essay coaching
- Multiple levels supported
TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)
The TACHS exam is essential for admission to Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York and evaluates a range of core academic skills.
- Tests reading, language, math, and ability
- Time-restricted sections
- Varied question formats
COOP (Cooperative Admissions Examination Program)
The COOP exam is widely used by Catholic high schools in Northern New Jersey to assess academic readiness and writing skills.
- Tests analogies, reading comprehension, math, and verbal reasoning
- Includes a student-written essay
- Prepares students for a competitive admissions process
Our SHSAT Schedule
This weekend class is perfect for students who can’t attend weekday sessions but still want to stay on track with SHSAT and other entrance exam prep. With a mix of experience levels and personalized support, students receive targeted guidance in a focused, small-group setting.
SHSAT Sunday: 10AM - 1PM
Hourly Rate: $40
This class is designed for those who cannot travel to our location during the weekdays. This group studies for the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, COOP, and SSAT, with the main focus on the SHSAT, as it is the hardest of the exams. The group is a mix of students at the beginning of their time studying and those with a bit more experience. The work is moderately difficult, and there is a lot of individual attention given to each student.
SHSAT Monday: 5PM - 8PM
Hourly Rate: $40
This group studies for the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, COOP, and SSAT, with the main focus on the SHSAT, as it is the hardest of the exams. The group is a mix of students at the beginning of their time studying and those with a bit more experience. The work is moderately difficult, and there is a lot of individual attention given to each student.
SHSAT Wednesday: 5PM - 8PM
Hourly Rate: $40
This group studies for the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, COOP, and SSAT, with the main focus on the SHSAT, as it is the hardest of the exams. The group is a mix of students at the beginning of their time studying and those with a bit more experience. The work is moderately difficult, and there is a lot of individual attention given to each student.
SHSAT Thursday: 5PM - 8PM
Hourly Rate: $40
This group studies for the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, COOP, and SSAT, with the main focus on the SHSAT, as it is the hardest of the exams. The group is filled with students at with a bit more experience. The work is difficult, and there is a lot of individual attention given to each student. This class is somewhat full, so please double check before choosing this class and time.
One on One for 1-Hour
Create your own schedule, online or in person.
All ages accepted, though preference is given to students from the group classes who have become too strong for the classes.
These lessons can be used for test preparation, help with writing, or general work in English, Math, History, and Science.
