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Dates for 2008:
July 1st to August 6th






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Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Summer Session 2008

The application forms are available on this site in Live Cycle PDF format.
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  1. Right click on the link below and save the file to your desktop.
  2. You may complete form 1 on the computer.
  3. Print the forms and follow the directions below.
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2008 Boarding Student Application Form
(for Upper School and Lower School Institute)

2008 Day Student Application Form
(for Upper School, Lower School and Intensive Writing Workshop)

  • Please read and follow all instructions carefully.
  • Return completed materials in a large envelope.
  • No application for admission will be considered until all required materials have been received.

Step 1

If you are planning to apply as a boarding student, Print the 2008 boarding student application form. Fill out application form 1 completely and attach the non-refundable $50 application fee (international student application fee: $100). Checks should be made payable to the Trustees of Phillips Academy and must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds. U.S. banks refuse to cash checks denominated in foreign currency. International students, for payment instructions, please refer to the International Student Information Sheet for payment guidelines.

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Step 1 for Day Students
Print the 2008 Day Student Application Form. Form 1 for day students is not included with the catalog. Day students should continue with steps 2 through 6 as these forms are identical to those included with the boarding student application form.



Students applying for LSI:
Please check the LSI box and list your institute choices in order of preference on the back of
Form 1.

Follow the Summer Session Admission and Application instructions, completing all forms and requirements.









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Step 2

Autobiography Guidelines:
Without help, please write an essay in which you introduce yourself. Used in lieu of an interview, please discuss the following: interests, activities (extra-curricular, community, athletic) and experiences you enjoy or value most. What are your reasons for wishing to attend the Phillips Academy Summer Session?

Accuracy, clarity and honesty are as essential to the application as they are to success in the classroom. Represent yourself as you are so that, if admitted, your teachers will be able to serve you well.

Students applying for English as a Second Language: Using the Autobiography Guidelines in step 2, please write your essay by yourself, in English. It is important for assessment that we see your unassisted work.

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Step 3

Form 2 and an envelope are to be given to your guidance counselor or authorized school official to be filled out. Request that a copy of your complete transcript including the most recent grades be attached. To ensure confidentiality, ask that the form be placed in the envelope, which must be signed across the seal.

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Step 4

Forms 3 and 4 (teacher recommendations) and envelopes are to be given to two current teachers to be filled out. Mathematics applicants are encouraged to give form 3 to a current math teacher. To ensure confidentiality, ask that the forms be placed in the envelopes, which are then sealed and signed across the seals.

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Step 5

In addition to the autobiographical essay, please send a copy of a recent English assignment (i.e. paper, essay, worksheet) that has been teacher corrected and graded.

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Step 6

Assemble all of the above materials in an envelope. The following items should be included:

Affix adequate postage for the application packet. Mail to:

Phillips Academy Summer Session
Phillips Academy
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810-4161

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International students

International students should follow steps 1 through 6 and read the following:

Due to postal delays and necessary travel arrangements students are urged to apply early (before April 1).

Students should have a basic knowledge of conversational English, as a beginners level (450/133 TOEFL) course is not offered. If you have recently taken the TOEFL, please forward your scores with your application.



Because international travel regulations can change, we include updated specific travel and visa information in the acceptance packet and on the International page located on this site. Please read information very carefully before initiating any travel plans.

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Financial Aid Applicants

All forms must be postmarked no later than March 1. These include:

Any falsification of information, misrepresentation or
omission of facts called for in this application may result in revocation of admission.


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