Our Process
Acceptance to Kennedy’s scholarships and honors placement is contingent on TACH’s exam results and the applicant’s prior school performance.
The process to be admitted to Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School as a freshman is as follows:
Step 1
Register to take the TACHS Exam online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247).
Step 2
Sit for the TACHS Exam on November 5, 2021, listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your 3 choices.
Step 3
Ensure school records from 6th, 7th and 8th grades are sent to Kennedy Catholic.
Step 4
Letters of acceptance are issued in mid January 2022.
The process to be admitted to Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School as a freshman is as follows:
- Recommend all applicants participate in our Gael for a Day
- Recommend applicant attend one of our two Open Houses in October
- Register to take the TACHS entrance exam on Friday, November 5, 2021. Registration opens on Monday, August 23, 2021. (See below for more details)
- Sit for the TACHS Exam on November 5, 2021, listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your 3 choices
- Ensure Applicant Record Form (see below) includes 6th, 7th and 8th grade academics and are sent to directly to Kennedy Catholic from students’ middle school guidance department to the attention of the Admissions Department.
- Acceptance into Kennedy Catholic and placement in either our Honors Program and/or our Advanced Regents Program is contingent on the TACH’s exam results and the applicant’s prior middle-school performance and record
The President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Based Scholarship
- Receipt of one of our four levels of this prestigious academic scholarship will be solely based on an applicant’s level of achievement on the November 5, 2021 TACHS exam in comparison to the entire applicant pool applying to Kennedy for admission into the Class of 2026
- TACHS results are sent directly to Kennedy Catholic in mid-December
- Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on January 19, 2022
Financial Information
Tuition for the 2021-2022 school year is $9,600, payable directly to FACTS (A Nelnet Company) along with all other academic related fees. Please be advised that the Tuition, General School Fee, Registration Fee, iPad Fee, Student Activity Fees, AP Fee and FACTS tuition account set up fee are payable online through FACTS Tuition Management Company. For more information about your payment account, please use the link above to visit FACTS.
Current Tuition and Fees
2021-2022 school year: $9,600
The additional non-refundable per student fees are:
| General School Fee: | $1,350 |
| Registration Fee: | $200 |
| iPad Program Fee: | $575 |
* Other fees may be applicable and are non-refundable
Kennedy Catholic Scholarships
Kennedy Catholic offers several academic scholarships to incoming students. To be eligible for these scholarships, prospective students must take the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) entrance exam. The TACHS entrance exam is the scholarship exam for Kennedy Catholic. There are two categories of merit-based scholarship awards:
- The President’s Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition scholarship offered to entering eighth grade students who are the top achievers on the TACHS entrance exam, and have the academic record and teacher recommendations reflective of their high scholastic ability.
- The President’s Scholarship award is renewed each year, provided the student maintains a cumulative academic average of 92% or better, and maintains a positive and responsible presence within the Kennedy Catholic community.
- The Trustee’s Scholarship is an award of $4,000-to-$16,000 over four years ($1,000-to-$4,000 per year) and is awarded to those students who are the top performers on the TACHS entrance exam, and have the academic record and teacher recommendations reflective of their high scholastic ability.
- The Trustee’s Scholarship award is renewed each year, provided the student maintains a cumulative academic average of 92% or better, and maintains a positive and responsible presence within the Kennedy Catholic community.
Tuition Assistance
In order to be considered for a Kennedy Catholic Tuition Assistance Award, the student’s family must submit a Student Aid Form each year, no later than April 30th for the next school year.
Tuition Assistance Awards – individual grants can range from $1,000 to $3,000, according to your percentage ranking by need among all applicants as determined by FACTS Management. All awards granted are posted to your FACTS account by June 30th for the next school year and advised through FACTS.
These awards need to be renewed each year and the student must maintain a cumulative academic average of 80% or better and your FACTS account be current.
Information for International and Transfer Students
- International Online Application (via the agency)
- English and Math teacher recommendations
- Report cards from the past two school years
- Copy of valid passport
- Submit TOEFL scores
- Conduct mandatory Skype or WeChat interview
Transfer students are accepted in their 9th, 10th, or 11th year. If a student is interested in transferring into Kennedy Catholic HS he/she should make an appointment to meet with Mr. Brian Bruder. A student must bring his/her records (transcript or report cards) and letters of recommendation from his/her current school.
Real College Credits
St. John’s University College Advantage Program
Iona College Link Program
Faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by Iona College’s Department Chairpersons. Currently two Social Studies courses are offered for college credit, and another is pending.
SUNY Albany Link Program
Info coming soon