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Phillips Academy (Andover), Andover, MA

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Founded1778
Websitehttps://www.andover.edu
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Emailadmissions@andover.edu
Address180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810

Phillips Academy (Andover), Andover, MA

Phillips Academy, commonly known as Andover, is a private, coeducational boarding and day school in Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 1778. It is one of the oldest incorporated academies in the United States and is known for its rigorous academics and need-blind admission policy.

Key Facts about Phillips Academy (Andover)

Founded: 1778
Type: Private boarding and day school
Location: Andover, Massachusetts (about 700-acre campus)
Enrollment: roughly 1,150 students
Admission policy: need-blind for domestic applicants with 100% of demonstrated need met

Academics and Programs at Phillips Academy (Andover)

Over 300 courses across 19 academic departments
Nationally recognized arts, music and theatre programs
Competitive interscholastic athletics across dozens of sports
Niswarth, MS2, and other signature summer and outreach programs

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Admissions

Andover evaluates applicants for grades 9 through 12 (postgraduate year also offered) through a holistic process that includes transcripts, teacher recommendations, an interview, a writing sample and standardized testing.

ApplicationGateway to Prep Schools or SSAT portal

Application fee$75 (fee waivers available)

Test policySSAT strongly recommended

DeadlineJanuary 15 for fall entry

Good to know

Admission is need-blind for U.S. applicants, and the school meets 100% of demonstrated financial need
An interview, on campus or virtual, is required
International applicants may need to demonstrate English proficiency

Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.

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