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“What’s beautiful about our makerspace—we call it The Nest—is that it democratizes making. Anybody can do this. Being a maker isn’t about the equipment—the 3D printers, the vinyl cutters. It’s a mindset. You’re an entrepreneur. You see a need, and you respond to it.”

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Student Population

Student Population

Students from

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51

Countries

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44

States/Territories

47%

Students receive
financial aid
  • 47
  • 53

47%

Students receive
financial aid

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14 years

of need-blind admission

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300+

courses with

150

electives

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13

students in the
average class

60+

interscholastic teams in

21

different sports

400+

students engaged in community engagement programs each term

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21

miles to Boston

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10

minute-walk to the
town of Andover

A Day in the Life

Fred, Junior
New York, NY
Abigail, Upper
Washington, D.C.
Nicola, Senior
Wallingford, CT
Harry, Lower
Bangkok, Thailand
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Abigail, Upper
Washington, D.C.
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“I’ve had the opportunity to sing opera on two occasions so far—at a cluster gathering and then at Coffeehouse. That was amazing.”
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Nicola, Senior
Harry, Lower
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COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Fred, Junior
New York, NY
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“Everyone is really welcoming. No one treats you as if you don’t belong. Everyone wants you to have the best time.”
STUDENTS
Abigail, Upper
Nicola, Senior
Harry, Lower
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COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Nicola, Senior
Wallingford, CT
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“The one thing that really makes Andover stand out is that there’s no end to what you’re offered.”
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Abigail, Upper
Harry, Lower
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Hector Membreno-Canales
Art Instructor, Wrestling Coach, Army Veteran
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Hector’s work explores official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex
ARTS
Abbey Siegfried
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
Harry, Lower
Bangkok, Thailand
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“Having a roommate has provided me with many new perspectives. It’s been great to make new friends in the dorm and build relationships.”
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Abigail, Upper
Nicola, Senior
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Joel Jacob
Chair and Instructor of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Department on the Harris Family Instructorship, House Counselor, BJV1 Squash Coach, Advisor
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Jenny K. Elliott ’94, P’22, ’24
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STUDENTS
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Monique Cueto-Potts
Advisor, Director of Community Engagement
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“I get to collaborate with incredible community partners to create and operate meaningful community engagement programs.”
ADVISORS
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
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STUDENTS
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Bridget Tsemo
English Instructor, Director of Community and Multicultural Development
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In addition to teaching English, Bridget is the Director of our Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD) office
INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
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STUDENTS
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Nick Zufelt
Computer Science Instructor, Complementary House Counselor, Tang Fellow, Brace Center Advisor, Track Coach
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In addition to being a computer science instructor, Nick is a Tang Institute Fellow working on the ethi{CS} project.
INSTRUCTORS
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Bridget Tsemo
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STUDENTS
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Abbey Siegfried
Music Department Chair, Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, House Counselor
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“I always say that I love music—obviously, I’m a musician—but I love people more than I love music.”
ARTS
Hector Membreno-Canales
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Chair and Instructor in Chinese on the Dr. Yuan Han Instructorship, Co-Advisor of Asian Women Empowerment, 2018 Faculty Fellow of Brace Center for Gender Studies, Ed.D. in Leadership in Schooling
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INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Bridget Tsemo
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STUDENTS
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
Admission Counselor
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Complementary house counselor in Taylor House and varsity football coach
COACHES
Martha Fenton ’83
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
STUDENTS
Martha Fenton ’83
Girls’ Ice and Field Hockey Coach, West Quad North Cluster Dean, Physical Education Instructor
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“My passions are much the same as when I was a student, except now I am on the teaching and coaching sides of wellness and sports.”
COACHES
Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
STUDENTS
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
Math Instructor, House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Swimming Varsity Coach, Advisor, Father, Husband, Former Dean of Students, Former Director of Summer Session.
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ADVISORS
Monique Cueto-Potts
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STUDENTS
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Susan Esty P’22
Director of Wellness Education, House Counselor, Abbot Cluster Dean
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“I see my role as a bridge between different groups and a partner with lots of different people.”
WELLNESS
Amy Patel
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WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Amy Patel
Medical Director, Wellness Educator at the Sykes Wellness Center
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Dr. Patel is passionate about educating adolescents about health and developing lifelong healthy habits.
WELLNESS
Susan Esty P’22
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WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Jenny K. Elliott ’94, P’22, ’24
History Instructor, Assistant Head of School for Residential Life, Dean of Students, Advisor, Girls Varsity Squash Coach, EBI Instructor, Alumna, Parent, Dog Lover, Crossword Puzzler, Yoga Practicer, Runner, Hiker
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Joel Jacob
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STUDENTS
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

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EDUCATOR & THOUGHT LEADER

Action with Accountability

At A Glance

Learning at Andover   

Intensely interactive and distinct courses

Need-Blind Admission   

Meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need

Leadership   

Meet Dr. Raynard Kington, our 16th Head of School

Equity & Inclusion   

Reaffirming our priorities with an expanded call to action

Headlines From Campus

Vista Walk with Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24
Campaign News
Transformative Possibilities

Up close with Andover’s 16th Head of School

Jennifer Cecere '69
Alumni
Unexpected art

Abbot alumna gives new life to traditional women’s handiwork

Slater on Bondcliff
Campus Life
Slater achieves peak performance

Instructor in history and social science Donald Slater joins New Hampshire’s Four Thousand Footer Club

Susan Esty and Jenny Elliott
Leadership
New leadership in Dean of Students office

Esty and Elliott prep for new roles in summer 2022

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Upcoming Events

January 17 32nd Annual MLK Day Celebration

4:30 a.m.

Eddie Glaude Jr.
January 17 Political Insanity: Colonial Psychiatry and Social Control, 1820–1940

2:00 p.m.

Anushka Bhat ’22
February 01 VIRTUAL: An Evening with Andover Summer

2:00 p.m.

February 10 Mixed Heritage Awareness Week Keynote: Julie Lythcott-Haims

2:00 p.m.

Julie Lythcott Haims
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