Admissions & Transfer Information

Admissions

Your first step to becoming a Faithful Man of Monsignor Farrell begins with registering for the TACHS Exam (Test for Admission into Catholic High School).

TACHS registration information can be found at tachsinfo.com

When registering for the TACHS Exam, use Code 116 and select Monsignor Farrell High School as your first or second choice to be considered for admission into Monsignor Farrell High School. We do not accept students who list us as their third choice.

We will also review all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade scores alongside the TACHS exam scores as part of our admissions decision.

2026 TACHS Information

TACHS registration opens on August 24th, 2026, at 9:00 am at tachsinfo.com

The deadline to register for the exam is October 28th, 2026

The exam will be given on November 6th, 2026

TACHS Applicant Record

Public and Private School Students

Public and Private school 8th-grade boys must ensure their applicant records are sent to their three high school choices.

Applicant records must be filled out completely by the student’s middle school and include all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade grades along with standardized test scores. Applicant records cannot be filled out by a student or parent.

To download the applicant record form, please click the link below. All applicant records must be stamped by the students’ middle school.

Public school guidance counselors, staff, or families can email these applicant records.

TACHS Applicant Record

Catholic School Students

Students in Catholic schools will have their applicant records automatically sent to their choices.

The TACHS applicant record can be submitted after the first quarter report cards are given to 8th graders. They can be emailed to our admissions department.

All applicant records can be emailed to admissions, or mailed to Monsignor Farrell High School, 2900 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10306.

There are no special applications, scholarship exams, essays, or recommendations required.

If you have any questions, please email the Director of Admissions & Recruitment, Vincent Nabavi '11.

Transferring Into Monsignor Farrell High School

Parents of current high school students interested in transferring to Monsignor Farrell High School should call Vincent Nabavi '11, Director of Admissions & Recruitment, at 718-987-2900 ext. 1273, or contact him via email.

Admissions Information

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