One-stop resource for all things high school admissions, entrance, and scholarship preparation/information for your sixth or seventh grader. John Zaborskis will help answer any of your high school admissions questions and help you navigate the confusing process; we’ve helped students earn over $17 million in scholarships since 2015.

For example: 2023 Results – over $4 million in scholarships with 17 out of 25 students passing the Regis Exam

Highly recommend, high quality knowledgeable tutor. Good communication and very responsive to any questions during the process. My tutor well exceeded my expectations and gave us constructive feedback on his progress. My son got into the 2 schools he applied to.

Betty D
2/28/2023

I cannot say enough good about John. He will challenge your child more than they likely have been been but he does it in a way his students will rise to that challenge. My child made honors on all three of her choices and received full scholarships to both Hill and Sea, thanks to John's preparation strategy.

Dave Clark
1/17/2020
My son took 1 class per week at Master of Chemistry for SHSAT/HSPT test prep. The class is online, with small group of kids, and was great pace, not too much, not too little. It was great as it efficiently covered both SHSAT and HSPT (Catholic scholarship exam) in one class. In addition to the great lessons, they offer many online practice tests for SHSAT, HSPT and TACHS (included in lesson fees) , which really helped him to get used to them and pace his study. For TACHS, we did not even taken the prep class but they offered 5 practice tests and assessments, which was super helpful to get used to its format without prepping for it. In the end, my son got in his top choice specialized high school and all catholic high schools he applied for, most with decent merit scholarship. His SHSAT score got improved about 50 points too thanks to their lessons and practice tests and detailed evaluation to let him know how to improve for the next test. So glad we were recommended to take their classes.

Taiko Mori
3/09/2023

John is excellent and his hard work guiding my daughter thru TACHs and HSPT earned her several scholarships and high scores. John and his team are easy to work with and what he gives to his students will show in their scores. He prepares them and gives them confidence and gives detailed reports on his testing. He is excellent and worth it!

Nicole Digerolamo
1/22/2020
John was my tutor for both the TACHs Test and the SATs. I received half-to-full scholarships to every high school I applied to. After a successful highs school career I reunited with John to prepare for the SATs. The results were outstanding! I received the presidential scholarship to every private school I applied to ranging from $80-$100,000. I was accepted into, and chose to attend, the Macaulay Honors Program at College of Staten Island, CUNY on a full academic scholarship. I was tutored in group settings and can attest that John has a way with connecting to each student individually to ensure that everyone reaches their potential. For my family and I John was worth every penny as he’s saved us tens of thousands of dollars over the years. John Z tutoring is the real deal.

John Hoey
4/28/2020

The Master of Chemistry team was an excellent choice in preparing our daughter for the TACHS exam.

Allison Cuddy
2/26/2021
My son worked with John last year for the 2018, HSPT, Tach, and scholarship exams. He was a semi finalist for Regis, and was offered scholarships to both Xavier and xaverian. John is an amazing tutor and prepares the kids for everything!! Thank you!!

Tara Muir
3/07/2019

John came highly recommended to me and did a great job preparing my son for the TACHS and scholarship tests he has taken. My son received full scholarships to both Xaverian and St Peters. He also received scholarship money towards Xavier and Staten Island Academy. I already have and will continue to recommend John to others.

Ms. Franzreb
2/13/2018
We were so luck to have John as a my son’s HSPT tutor. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about tutoring and very kind. He answers us right away. My son got accepted to the school where he wanted. Thank you John!

Olivia Lee
2/26/2021

John and his team were very helpful and professional and offered wonderful tutoring services to my son for his Tachs, HSPT and SHSAT exams. My son did very well on his exams and received a partial scholarship due to his high scores on the Tachs exam and I am grateful! I am very happy that I used Master of Chemistry's tutoring services and I would highly recommend.

Daniela Amato
2/03/2022
We are so lucky to have found Master of Chemistry. We used the MOC tutoring lessons for the TACHS exam and are very satisfied with their staff and services. MOC worked with us every step of the way and modified our son's tutoring whenever he needed more help. Our son is a different learner and needed more one-on-one in math. His math tutor, Ireen, was so patient and persistent with him and gave him excellent skill sets for the test. His tests results were very good (better than I anticipated!) and he was accepted into a fantastic high school.I would absolutely recommend Master of Chemistry tutoring to anyone serious about entrance exam testing. Best of luck to everyone!

Julie Sankey
2/26/2021

John Zaborskis and his team did an excellent job preparing my daughter to take the TACHs exam. She looked forward to the lessons and she not only go into her top three schools, but she received a full scholarship to her #1 choice and entrance into the honors programs in #2 and #3. I highly recommend this program!

Jennifer Wilson
9/23/2022
John is an extraordinary tutor. He tutored both of my sons. We had tried other tutors but John stood out from the pack! My sons even liked him! Thry both did really well and I am very grateful to John! Could not recommend a better tutor! He tutored one for a high school entrance exam and one for college ACTs...

Jack Doyle
4/20/2018

Great tutor, got me a full scholarship to Sea and Farrell, and got me entrance into SI Tech

Joseph Afflitto
3/21/2020
John is lit

Soph M
9/18/2016

John Zaborskis tutoring was very professional and highly informative. The level of tutoring my daughter received helped her truly excel on the TACHS exam and not only get into her High Schools but get into the Advanced Honors Program. My daughter worked with Sabrina who she loved and felt truly comfortable with. Can’t recommend them enough!

Jeanine Pepe
1/23/2022
I was looking for a tutor for my son and John came highly recommended. He also has excellent tutors that work for him as well. Tim Hadad and Avril Saavedra were wonderful. They were extremely knowledgeable of the material on the exams and of specific testing strategies to incorporate . For 12 months they prepared my son for SHSAT, TACHS, and Regents. My son received two full scholarships to Monsignor Farrell HS and St. Peter’s HS and passed the Algebra and Living Environment Regents with flying colors. I am looking forward to working with John and his staff with my younger son. Thank you very much!

Tara Sessa-Hynes
11/30/2017

Very happy with my son’s tutoring experience with John. It is because of John’s knowledge, expertise and ability to instruct students for examinations that truly prepared my son for the difficult entrance examinations. My son was accepted into the best Catholic high school as well as receiving scholarships to other schools he applied to.

Ann
2/29/2020
John’s tutoring was instrumental in getting my son a full scholarship offer to Farrell HS, and an offer to Staten Island Tech. His methods are helpful to my son and are the reason for my son’s success. He also tutors my daughter for SAT. I highly recommend his services.

Justin Chiu
3/21/2020

John is a great tutor. My sister got a full scholarship and was accepted into her top 3 schools with his help.

Juan Abel Cruz
2/26/2021
John is a great tutor!!! He worked with my son on passing the SHSAT test and definitely prepared him for it. My son really enjoyed his hourly sessions with John each week. I can proudly say my son scored 596 on the test and made his first choice, SI Tech. Thank you John for all your hard work and experience throughout this process. I definitely recommend your tutoring services and look forward to working with you again for my daughter.

Tara Lombardo
3/07/2018

I cannot recommend John and team enough for HSPT prep. My son received full scholarships to his three top High School picks and I appreciated the professionalism and class flexibility that the program provided. We will also be using them for SAT prep when the time comes!

B Liam
3/02/2022
I was looking for a tutor specifically for the HSPT and came across John's website. It was the best decision I made. Not only did my son get into Regis High School, but he got other scholarships as well. He worked with the kids, kept us updated and answered any questions we had. My son gained confidence in his ability to tackle these tests and for that I am grateful. Looking forward to working with John again for my other children. Thank you so much!- Marie - Jan 2017

Marie Allen
2/02/2017

Highly recommend! My son was tutored by John for preparation for the TACHS exam. He was part of a group tutoring session, however, all of the students still got a very personalized tutoring experience. John was very open to the students asking questions, and would help the students with anything that they needed during the session. At one point, I was concerned with my son’s progress, and John took the time to have a long conversation with me to discuss ways in which we can help my son further. He then implement those changes, and the end result was my son doing very well on the exam and getting accepted into his high school choices. John is very friendly, helpful, interactive with the students, and very responsive to questions, not only questions my son had, but myself as well.

Alaina Signorastri
2/26/2021
John does excellent tutoring, because through him my son was able to get into his first choice school, and also full scholarships to all three of his schools choices. I can't wait to use him again for future tests preparation for all my children. Thank you so much John

Alta Boulos
4/26/2020

John was very thorough in breaking down each topic area and giving specific test taking tips. He was flexible in meeting times and group sizes. John offered many opportunities to take full practice exams and gave feedback and stats for each.

Kristin McMorrow
1/22/2020
My son and I had a wonderful experience with Kate in preparing for the Regis interview. She provided meaningful counsel and perspective. As a parent, you may know that some things are simply best left to a professional. Kate is that professional. Her words of advice were heeded by my son and as a result he was more at ease and confident in his interview with Regis. I am happy to report he was invited to join the Regis community. Thank you Kate for your patience and generosity. Speaking with you was like talking to an old friend, a confidant. While you helped out son you also helped a very anxious mother. You are greatly appreciated and I recommend you without hesitation.

vanesa marks
2/09/2022

Five stars is an understatement - it should be 10 stars on every aspect of this business - quality, service. value, professionalism, good communication all are above and beyond. The attention given to my son is astonishing. Taking a chance by reading reviews is well worth it. Your child's education is priceless, and if you want your child to excel to their best possible potential this is the place. Mr. Zaborskis, Kate, everyone involved has one intention - and its the best interest of your child's education. Just remarkable on every level. The patience John has makes all the difference, and it's all the time. John's interaction with each child, and as a group keeps the kids interested, and involved, and the results show. If you want to see a difference in your child's school work, and test grades, this is the place. Contact Master of Chemistry and schedule time - it will be the best choice you can make towards your child's education.

Nadine Salmieri
1/31/2022
John goes above and beyond for his students, the whole process from start to end was very seamless. He and staff are beyond knowledgeable and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I will definitely recommend his services, and will definitely use him again.

Annalisa Rossi
1/24/2022

John is an excellent tutor. My son got into all of his High School choices and received scholarship offers. John’s classes made the material accessible and he kept up my son’s motivation. Thank you John for the great work

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4/21/2020

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High School Admissions Practice Exams

First, practice tests are given periodically to help identify strengths/weakness, group similar students with similar goals together, and compare to future practice tests.

Schedule a High School Admissions Practice Exam for TACHS, HSPT, SHSAT, or ISEE here

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Learn more about which test your student should take at HSPT, SHSAT, and TACHS Comparison , ISEE Compared with HSPT , SSAT Compared with HSPT:

Test Admission Catholic High School (TACHS)
Specialized SHSAT and Regis (HSPT) Test Prep
ISEE and SSAT require similar prep but have unique tests.

Prepare with Weekly One-on-One or Group Lessons

Our goal is to improve in your student’s weak areas in individual or group lessons and make it fun and painless. John aims to consolidate knowledge they have seen in school but may have forgotten after the test. John’s goal is to help students learn the material so well that they never forget it. Then, they can easily pull it up for a test and later apply it to their lives. We think that for society to thrive and meet its challenges, everyone must have at least a minimal understanding and working knowledge of math, science, and language at the bare minimum. We hope to help you raise responsible adults. Lessons start many months or years before the exams for optimal results. Lessons are typically once per week. We have weekly homework to reinforce what they learn in session and in school based on the types of problems they solved least accurately compared to our past students.

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Book a High School Admissions Individual or Group Lesson for SHSAT, HSPT, SSAT, ISEE, and/or TACHS

High School Information & How to Rank Choices

If you’re not sure what high school is best for your student, we can suggest which would be the best fit, which they can get into, and which tests they should likely take. We have troves of data from previous students and their practice tests to help determine if they are on the right path. Additionally, you can review research we’ve updated on each school like:

Some of the best all boys high schools in NYC

Some of the best all girls high schools in NYC

We can also provide information with school ranking when applying. For the TACHS, each school gives scholarships/admissions based on how you rank them. It is easier to earn a scholarship or entrance to most schools if you rank them higher. There is a delicate balance that needs to be applied to achieve maximum results.

High School Admissions Applications

We will make sure you write your best application you can. We will not write the application for you. These applications often have essays. Some of the scholarship exams like Notre Dame Academy require an in person essay. We will not write anything for you but we can tell you how we think it can improve and if it is adequate for your abilities and your goals. This will help the student write better essays in the future. We have some excellent writing teachers who also work as writers or editors.

High School Entrance Interview Prep

Interview preparation for schools like Regis, Marymount, Sacred Heart, and Mary Louis Academy. Only some schools require interviews for admissions.

Signup for a mock Regis interview or other high school interview here

High School Entrance Choice

After you’ve opened up all of the doors, it’s time to choose one. We always say that it’s best to open up as many doors as possible and then walk through the best door when the time comes. A lot can change between when you are preparing and when you choose. Our tutors can offer our opinion on what we think might be the best fit.

Start Here for High School Admissions Lessons for Your 5th – 8th Grader

Below will prompt you to register for a free practice test and count the initial payment toward the first lesson. Next, we will determine the best group based on your student’s goals, scores, and availability. We’ll have small group lessons once a week until the real exams with multiple (free) practice exams for each type of test. After each practice test, we will email a thorough breakdown of the results with specific recommendations to improve. In class, we’ll focus on the types of questions solved least accurately compared to our previous students. We can also help you rank choices optimally on the TACHS or SHSAT as well as with the interviews for some schools. Students’ grades and test scores tend to improve, and they have had over $17 Million in Scholarships 2015-2023.

After checkout, you will be emailed Goals and Availability (password future), which will ask for any other information necessary for us to give optimal lessons and make optimal groups. If you don’t receive the email, you can fill it out here. It takes most parents less than 5 minutes.

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MasterofChemistry, John Zaborskis, and associated tutors helped students earn over $17 million in scholarships to high school, including 59 interviews to Regis High School, $1,892,112 to Xavier High School in Manhattan, $2,565,000 to Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, and $1,048,900 to St. Joseph by the Sea in Staten Island. There are scholarships to almost every school in the NYC area listed in a circular, colorful chart.

From 2019-2023, 167 out of 351 8th graders earned a scholarship to high school after preparing with us. 183 were accepted to high school. 1 was not.

Out of 351 8th graders we prepared for the TACHS, HSPT, SSAT and/or ISEE, 55 students earned over $100,000 in scholarships 2019-2023. 86 earned over $50,000; 119 earned over $25,000; 160 earned over $10,000

TACHS and HSPT Scholarship Results

2015 Results - $430,000 in scholarships - 2 students passed the Regis exam

2016 Results - $172,500 in scholarships

2017 Results - $1.4 million in scholarships - 5 students passed the Regis exam

2018 Results - $1.4 million in scholarships - 5 students passed the Regis exam

2019 Results - $1.3 million in scholarships - 4 students passed the Regis exam

2020 Results - $1.7 million in scholarships - 3 students passed the Regis exam

2021 Results - $2.5 million in scholarships - 10 out of 13 students passed the Regis exam

2022 Results - $3.8 million in scholarships - 13 out of 20 students passed the Regis exam

2022 Results - $4 million in scholarships - 17 out of 25 students passed the Regis exam

What one parent has said about our high school entrance prep

To help determine what tests would be best for your student to take and how to prepare for them see: HSPT, SHSAT, TACHS Differences and Similarities

What another parent has said about John's high school entrance prep classes

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Results of High School Admissions Prep 2023

Below is a summary of the results of 86 students who John Zaborskis and associated tutors consistently helped prepare for the TACHS, HSPT, and/or similar high school admissions exam in individual and group lessons online. Elina, Jordan, Liam, Cassidy, Jasky, Adham, Jeffrey, Julian, Jon, Nicholas, Maream, and others helped students entering high school in September 2023 earn over $4,215,610 in...

Tutoring HSPT and TACHS Scholarship Results 2022

For our most recent results, see Results of High School Admissions Prep 2023 = $4 million in scholarships. 17 interviews to Regis High School. Our students have had over 59 interviews to Regis and $17 million in scholarships since 2015. Below is a summary of the results of 98 students who John Zaborskis and associated tutors consistently helped prepare for the TACHS, HSPT, and/or similar high...

Tutoring HSPT and TACHS Scholarship Results 2021

Below is a summary of the results of 80 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored for the TACHS and/or HSPT in individual and group lessons online. Entering high school in September 2021, they earned over $2,507,000 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island. This is over $9 million in scholarships for 8th grade...

HSPT and TACHS Scholarship Results 2020

Below is a summary of the results of 52 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored for the TACHS and/or HSPT in individual and group lessons. Entering high school in September 2020, they earned over $1,733,000 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. This is over $6 million in scholarships for eighth grade students from 2016-2020. Regis...

HSPT and TACHS Scholarship Results 2019

Below is a summary of the results of 35 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored and who took the TACHS and/or HSPT. They will enter high school in September 2019. Most prep was in group lessons but some was individual. They earned over $1,318,594 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. Regis High School, Manhattan - Regis High...

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Results of High School Admissions Prep 2023

High School Admissions Blog, HSPT, ISEE, Regis, Results, Scholarships, SHSAT, SSAT, TACHS

Below is a summary of the results of 86 students who John Zaborskis and associated tutors consistently helped prepare for the TACHS, HSPT, and/or similar high school admissions exam in individual and group lessons online. Elina, Jordan, Liam, Cassidy, Jasky, Adham, Jeffrey, Julian, Jon, Nicholas,...

Sample Lesson for 7th Grade TACHS, HSPT, SHSAT, ISEE, or SSAT Prep

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Read Transcript Signup and More Info on Our TACHS, HSPT, SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT High School Admissions Prep Program Important Ideas in Tutoring Sample Lesson In the first group lesson, we cover foundational ideas we will continually reinforce throughout our High School Admissions program in weekly...

Fordham Prep: Should My Son Attend?

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Fordham Preparatory School Admissions Profile for Parents Situated on Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, Fordham Preparatory School is one of NYC’s most prestigious college-preparatory schools for boys. Fordham Prep is a private institution, with a Roman Catholic religious...

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