Admission

for You

From friendships that last a lifetime to skills that propel you through college and into successful careers, an Andover education can be the spark that starts it all.

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Upcoming Events

Register to learn all about Andover academics, campus life, athletics, arts, and much more!

November 14
Discover Andover
11/14/2026 9:00 AM 11/14/2026 11:00 AM America/New_York Andover Discover Andover

Discover Andover—on-campus open houses—provide a firsthand look at the academic program and admissions process at Andover. You’ll have the opportunity to take classes with faculty members, hear directly from students, and engage with admission officers about how to approach the admission process!

Use your Andover application portal credentials to log in and register for Discover Andover. Candidates receive Andover application portal credentials after submitting the Candidate Profile to Andover via the Gateway to Prep Schools website.

Attending candidates applying for the fall of 2027 should complete and submit the Candidate Profile to Andover. 

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Kemper Auditorium

9:00 a.m.

November 14
Ten Schools Admission Organization: London
11/14/2026 4:00 PM 11/14/2026 5:30 PM America/New_York Andover Ten Schools Admission Organization: London

Please join us for a Ten Schools Admission Organization (TSAO) reception in London to explore the benefits of attending a boarding school. 

TSAO events are hosted by admission representatives from member schools and are designed to offer insight into how the academic, co-curricular, and residential life opportunities offered at boarding schools will prepare you for a life fueled by learning, exploring, and friendship. 

To register for this event, please complete the form on the Ten Schools event page.

JW Marriott Grosvenor House

4:00 p.m.

November 17
Ten Schools Admission Organization: Frankfurt
11/17/2026 7:00 PM 11/17/2026 8:30 PM America/New_York Andover Ten Schools Admission Organization: Frankfurt

Please join us for a Ten Schools Admission Organization (TSAO) reception in Frankfurt, Germany to explore the benefits of attending a boarding school. 

TSAO events are hosted by admission representatives from member schools and are designed to offer insight into how the academic, co-curricular, and residential life opportunities offered at boarding schools will prepare you for a life fueled by learning, exploring, and friendship. 

To register for this event, please complete the form on the Ten Schools event page.

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

7:00 p.m.

November 18
A Conversation with Andover in Hartford
11/18/2026 6:00 PM 11/18/2026 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Hartford

Please join Sara Parker P'23, P'25, P'26, assistant director of admission, for A Conversation with Andover in Hartford!

To register for this event, please click here.

Lyceum Resource & Conference

6:00 p.m.

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850 Boarding, 310 Day

*numbers reflect a a typical year

Need-Blind Admission

Andover is one of the few independent schools to meet 100 percent of each student’s demonstrated financial need—and we meet that need with grants (essentially scholarships), not loans.

Big Blue and You—Prepare for Takeoff!

Team Shuman

The Andover Admission Office is eager to assist you as you search for an independent high school.

Jim Ventre ’79

“No one goes through life at Andover without the help and support of others.”

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Jill Thompson

“It is wonderful to be a part of a community where students, faculty, and staff can feel comfortable being who they are.”

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Heidi Jamieson P’12

“The best part of my job is having the opportunity to speak with families, not only about financial aid but also about themselves.”

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Jessica Acosta-Chavez ’06

"One of my favorite things is seeing a student light up when they talk about their passions."

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Pete Dignard ’07

“Andover is a place where it is cool to be smart and kindness matters.”

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Sarah H. Carroll

"There is no typical 'Andover student' and that's what makes this place so special."

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Terrell Ivory ’00

While working as director of Basketball Operations at Davidson College, TI shared the bench with a young Steph Curry.

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Lela A. Paultre

Assistant Director of DEI Outreach & Assistant Director of Admission

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Sara Parker P’23, ’25, ’26

Assistant Director of Admission

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Charles V. “Trey” Brown ’12

Complementary House Counselor in Taylor House and Varsity Football Assistant Coach

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Chris Powers P’28

Admission Officer

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Kate Leary

Assistant Director of Admission and Head Coach of Girls' Varsity Hockey

Katie Kreider ’14

Assistant Director of Admission

Rev. Gina M. Finocchiaro ’97

Rev. Gina Finocchiaro is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is deeply involved in social justice issues.

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Andrea Prescott Gerakaris P’22, ’24

Business Manager, Admission & Financial Aid; parent of Ethan ’22 and Caleb ’24

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Jo-Anne Love P’06

Director of Office Operations, Parent of Jamie ’06

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Terri Layton

Office Manager, Office of Admission

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Stacey Murphy P’23

Welcome Ambassador and Administrative Assistant; parent of Joe ’23

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Daniel Lopez-Martinez

Administrative Assistant

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Brooke Naatz

Administrative Coordinator

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