Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School:
A Journey in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Inquire Today & Learn How To Join Our Class Of 2029
What a Kennedy Catholic Prep Education Can Do for You!
Our Process
Acceptance into Kennedy Catholic Prep into either our Honors Pre-AP or College Prep Pre-AP programs is contingent on the TACH’s exam results and an applicant’s prior middle-school performance records.
The process to apply for admission into Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School for an 8th grade applicant is as follows:
Step 2
Sit for the TACHS Exam on Friday, November 8th, 2024 listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your choices. Deadline for entering/changing your High School Choices on tachsinfo.com is November 9th, 2024 (11:59 PM)
Priority given to applicants listing KCPS as 1st Choice
Step 3
Public School Applicants:
Ensure your Guidance Counselor sends TACHS Applicant Record Form (Form Available at tachsinfo.com) with 6th, 7th & 8th grade records to KCPS by December 11th, 2024. Attn: Brian Bruder - Admissions Director
Catholic Middle School Applicants:
Your Middle School will complete an applicant’s Applicant Record Form and send it directly to the ADNY offices.
Step 4
Notifications of acceptance are issued on January 22nd, 2025 via both email and regular mail.
The President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Based Scholarship
Receipt of one of our four levels of this prestigious academic scholarship will be based on an applicant’s level of achievement on the November 8th, 2024 TACHS exam and their middle school academic records in comparison to the entire applicant pool.
TACHS results are sent directly to Kennedy Catholic Prep in mid-December.
See CALENDAR TIMELINE below on How to Become a Gael!
Class of 2029: Important Applicant Reminders & Information
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The TACHS Applicant Record Form available at tachsinfo.com is the official application to apply for admission into Kennedy Catholic Prep.
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Register to take the TACHS entrance exam on Friday, November 8th, 2024. Registration opens at tachsinfo.com or by calling 1-866-618-2247 on August 26, 2024.
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List Kennedy Catholic Prep (TACHS Code 311) as one of your High School Choices (Priority given to applicants listing KCPS as 1st choice for admission) and one of our four levels of merit-scholarship (See below info on our President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Scholarship).
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Sign-Up for a TACHS Prep Class. See CALENDAR TIMELINE below on How to Become a Gael!
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Register for one of our Open House sessions on either Oct. 26th or Oct 29th at our Inquiry Form HERE
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Pick a Day at our Inquiry Form for your 8th grader to participate in our Gael for a Day program
How to Join the Class of 2029 Timeline
Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School
Apply Today & Invest in Tomorrow!
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26Aug2024TACHS Registration Information
Registration opens on Monday, August 26th, 2024
Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247) List Kennedy Catholic Prep as one of your 3 high school choices. (TACHS Code 311)
Registration Closes October 30th, 2024
TACHS Pre-Test & Post Test Information & FAQ’s. Go to tachsinfo.com/faq HERE
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Aug - Oct2024Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register For Open Houses!
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Sep - Nov2024Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Thursdays
Meeting Dates:
Thursday September 26st, 2024
Thursday October 3rd, 2024
Thursday October 10th, 2024
Thursday October 17th, 2024
Wednesday, October 23rd
Thursday November 7th, 2024
Time:
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$300
Register Here -
26 & 29Oct2024Open House Dates And Times
Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 7:00 PM
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2Nov2024Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Super Saturday Session
Meeting Date:
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$200
Register Here -
8Nov2024TACHS Exam Day
Date: Friday November, 8th, 2024
List KCPS (TACHS CODE 311) as a HS Choice!
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22Jan2025Acceptance Notices
Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
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23Jan2025Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!
Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday!
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Feb2025Meet & Greet - Accepted Students’ NightDate & Time - TBD
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Feb2025Class of ‘29 Online FACTS Commitment Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
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Jun2025Class of 2029 Orientation & Welcome BBQDate: Week of June 2, 2024 (Exact Date TBD)
Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed In early May ‘25.
Congrats! You have completed everything that you needed to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to have fun,meet your fellow classmates and start your Kennedy Catholic journey!
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26Aug2024TACHS Registration Information
Registration opens on Monday, August 26th, 2024
Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247) List Kennedy Catholic Prep as one of your 3 high school choices. (TACHS Code 311)
Registration Closes October 30th, 2024
TACHS Pre-Test & Post Test Information & FAQ’s. Go to tachsinfo.com/faq HERE
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Aug - Oct2024Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register For Open Houses!
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Sep - Nov2024Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Thursdays
Meeting Dates:
Thursday September 26st, 2024
Thursday October 3rd, 2024
Thursday October 10th, 2024
Thursday October 17th, 2024
Wednesday, October 23rd
Thursday November 7th, 2024
Time:
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$300
Register Here -
26 & 29Oct2024Open House Dates And Times
Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 7:00 PM
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2Nov2024Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Super Saturday Session
Meeting Date:
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$200
Register Here -
8Nov2024TACHS Exam Day
Date: Friday November, 8th, 2024
List KCPS (TACHS CODE 311) as a HS Choice!
The test will be administered virtually by the Archdiocese of NY -
22Jan2025Acceptance Notices
Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
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23Jan2025Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!
Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday!
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Feb2025Meet & Greet - Accepted Students’ NightDate & Time - TBD
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Feb2025Class of ‘29 Online FACTS Commitment Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
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Jun2025Class of 2029 Orientation & Welcome BBQDate: Week of June 2, 2024 (Exact Date TBD)
Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed In early May ‘25.
Congrats! You have completed everything that you needed to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to have fun,meet your fellow classmates and start your Kennedy Catholic journey!
It’s Not Too Late To Join The Class of 2025
Financial Information
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $10,400, 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.4
Current Tuition and Fees
2024-2025 school year: $10,400
The additional non-refundable per student fees are:
General School Fee: | $1,800 |
Registration Fee: | $250 |
iPad Program Fee: | $600 |
Student Activity Fee: | $1,200 |
* 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 Prep Tuition Assistance Award, the student’s family must submit a FACTS Student Aid Form each year no later than May 31st of the preceding school year.
For incoming freshman applicants (Class of 2029) scheduled to take the TACHS on Nov 8, 2024, an application needs to be filed with FACTS management starting November 29th, 2024 and completed no later than January 6th, 2025 to be considered.
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
The school is working with the following partners for international admissions:
- AIEP
- Cambridge Network
- Ivy International
- NIESL
- Three W International
Transfer students are accepted in their 9th, 10th, or 11th year. If a student is interested in transferring into Kennedy Catholic Prep he/she should make an appointment to meet with Mr. Brian Bruder by emailing him at [email protected]
To start your transfer, click HERE to fill out our FACTS Inquiry Form
Real College Credits
St. John’s University College Advantage Program
High School faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by University Department Chairpersons.Seniors must have a minimum average of 80% (Juniors = 85%) and a combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1000. Students may enroll in up to 9 credits per semester. Tuition is $250 / semester course, and credit is transferable to many other institutions with a “C” or better in the course. (Students who enroll in St. John’s University receive a $2,000 tuition grant for each of the four years of their undergraduate study.) Currently eight courses are offered, and one is pending.
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