Catholic Entrance Prep

Parent guide · Checked September 4, 2026

What does TACHS prep cost?

The useful question is not “Which option is biggest?” It is “What kind of help will this student actually use before November?”

Free:
official facts and samples$19.99:
small practice game$49–$699+:
larger programs and classes

Start by matching the tool to the job

Prices below are public asking prices checked on September 4, 2026. They can change. The products are not equivalent, so price alone is a bad comparison.

OptionCurrent exampleBest fit
Free official materialThe TACHS handbook includes official test facts and sample formats.Every family. Use it before buying anything.
Small practice gameCatholic Entrance Prep: $19.99 once through November 7.A student who will start a five-question round but resists a full course.
Digital test platformHighScores.ai lists $49 and $119 three-month TACHS plans.Families wanting diagnostics, full tests, analytics, and a much larger bank.
Broad subscriptionPeterson's lists a monthly TACHS option plus multi-month plans.Families wanting lessons, practice tests, and access to a larger test-prep library.
Self-paced full courseCaddell Prep lists its 12-month online TACHS course at $399.Families wanting lessons, thousands of practice problems, and full-length tests.
Live classCaddell Prep lists 2026 small-group TACHS classes at $699.Students who benefit from a schedule and live instructor.

What the $19.99 game does—and does not—replace

Catholic Entrance Prep offers 137 original questions across the four publicly named areas, instant explanations, XP, levels, and mistake replay. It does not include a tutor, a full-length official practice test, a predicted score, or an admissions guarantee. It is a small, low-commitment supplement, not a claim that every family needs nothing else.

Try before deciding.

Play a five-question sample without an account or student email.

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Three questions to ask before paying

  1. Will my child actually use this format and schedule?
  2. Does it cover Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, and Ability?
  3. Is the seller clear about original content, limitations, renewal, and refunds?

Sources

Catholic Entrance Prep is independent and is not affiliated with TACHS, its publisher, any diocese, school, or provider listed here.