“Our son’s four years at La Salle not only helped him grow, but it also helped him form friendships that will last him a lifetime. It helped him experience new things. It helped him explore other interests and it helped him become the young man that we are proud to call our son. As a Catholic family, our faith relies on our belief that our son would become an extraordinary young man…We believe without La Salle our son would not be ready for the world socially, academically and spiritually.”
– Theresa Falcon, Parent of Jimmy Falcon ’20. Click here to read more parent testimonials.
Application Requirements
We are pleased by your interest in La Salle Academy. The following steps will guide you through the application process. Please call us at (212) 475-8940 if you have any questions.
Each year over 800 students apply to La Salle for 125 available seats. Admission is primarily based on school records and standardized test scores in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades and the TACHS Exam results.
Fall applicants for the 2020-2021 academic year must submit their full application package to the Director of Admissions. La Salle is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year for those students that did not take the TACHS Exam. Please contact Anthony Chin, Director of Admissions to schedule an appointment to take La Salle’s Admissions Exam. Decisions regarding admissions and merit-based scholarships are determined from January through June 2020.
La Salle is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year for those students that did not take the TACHS Exam. Please contact Anthony Chin, Director of Admissions to schedule an appointment to take La Salle’s Admissions Exam.
Step 2 – Taking the TACHS Exam or La Salle’s Admissions Exam
The TACHS Exam
The Test for Admissions into Catholic High Schools (TACHS Exam) is the primary means of applying to La Salle Academy. Students enrolled in Catholic elementary schools can register for the TACHS exam through their school. Students enrolled at public middle schools can obtain information and register for the TACHS Exam at www.tachsinfo.com.
La Salle Academy’s TACHS Exam Code is 107.
For those students who do not take the TACHS Exam, La Salle Academy offers its own monthly Admissions Exam from January to April. The exam is free and is 2 hours in length. For more information, please contact Mr. Anthony Chin, Director of Admissions, at achin@lasalleacademy.org.
Registration Day for Incoming Freshmen is March 4, 2020.
Step 3 – Visit & Tour
Visiting and Tours
Guided tours of La Salle Academy are available to prospective students and their families by appointment. Parents/guardians are also welcome to schedule a visit with Anthony Chin, Director of Admissions, to ask specific questions or discuss the programs and services La Salle Academy offers to incoming Freshmen.
Important Application Dates
Schedule your Visit & Interview
Submit Financial Aid Materials
Accepted applicants: Complete 2020-2021 Registration Form by Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Application Checklist
Complete Application Form
Write Short Essay
Submit Sixth, Seventh, and most recent Eighth Grade transcripts/report cards
Submit three letters of reference from your Principal, Teacher, and/or Guidance Counselor
Take the TACHS Exam or La Salle Admissions Exam
Come to La Salle for an in-person interview if requested
Submit the financial aid application if you choose
