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Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH

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Founded1781
Websitehttps://www.exeter.edu
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Emailadmit_info@exeter.edu
Address20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833

Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH

Phillips Exeter Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day school in Exeter, New Hampshire, founded in 1781. It is known for the Harkness method of discussion-based teaching, in which students and teachers sit around oval tables to learn collaboratively.

Key Facts about Phillips Exeter Academy

Founded: 1781
Type: Private boarding and day school
Location: Exeter, New Hampshire (about 671-acre campus)
Teaching method: Harkness table discussion-based learning
Enrollment: roughly 1,000 students, most of whom board

Academics and Programs at Phillips Exeter Academy

Over 450 courses across the arts, sciences, humanities and languages
Extensive athletics program with dozens of interscholastic teams
Robust performing and visual arts departments
Exeter Summer and Access Exeter outreach programs

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Admissions

Phillips Exeter Academy admits students in grades 9 through 12 (and postgraduate year) through a competitive, holistic application process that reviews academic records, teacher recommendations, an interview and standardized test scores.

ApplicationGateway to Prep Schools or SSAT portal

Application fee$75

Test policySSAT or other standardized test accepted

DeadlineJanuary 15 for fall entry

Good to know

An on-campus or virtual interview is a required part of the application
Need-based financial aid is available and admission is need-blind for domestic applicants
Boarding is required for most students outside the local area

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

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