100% Need-Blind Admission

Understanding Need-Blind AdmissionHeidi Jamieson, Director of Finanical Aid

“We’re one of the few independent schools in the country to admit students regardless of financial need; the official term for this is “need-blind admission.” We meet 100 percent of each student’s demonstrated financial need with scholarship grants. This means no loans and no debt.”

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Student Population

Student Population

Students from

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49

Countries

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44

States/Territories

47%

Students receive
financial aid
  • 47
  • 53

47%

Students receive
financial aid

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11 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

20

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

People of Andover

Sydney, Junior
Englewood, NJ
Harry, Lower
Bangkok, Thailand
Alex, Upper
Athens, TX
Chris, Senior
Hampden, MA
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
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.
INSTRUCTORS
Clyfe Beckwith
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Chris, Senior
Hampden, MA
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“There’s definitely an increased workload, but I’​ve found it much easier since my teachers are so much more involved. They really care.”
STUDENTS
Sydney, Junior
Harry, Lower
Alex, Upper
Alex, Upper
Athens, TX
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“English is a really fun class that is entirely discussion-based with other new Uppers. I feel like I’m really thriving there.”
STUDENTS
Sydney, Junior
Harry, Lower
Chris, Senior
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
Sydney, Junior
Alex, Upper
Chris, Senior
Sydney, Junior
Englewood, NJ
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“I’ve been dancing for 10 years and Andover’s performing arts program is what really drew me to the school.”
STUDENTS
Harry, Lower
Alex, Upper
Chris, Senior
Joel Jacob
House Counselor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor
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“Students build deeper and stronger connections to math when they are learning experientially.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Heidi Wall ’94
Sheena Hilton ’05
Judith Wombwell
Theatre and Dance Instructor and Department Chair
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Since 1996, Judy has directed and choreographed The Nutcracker, reimagining the classic ballet to represent colonial Andover.
ARTS
Abbey Siegfried
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
Abbey Siegfried
Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, Music instructor, 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
Judith Wombwell
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Chinese, Japanese and Interdisciplinary Instructor, Brace Center Faculty Fellow
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As a Brace Fellow, Lilia is researching the relationship between Asian philosophies and Asian American feminism.
INSTRUCTORS
Clyfe Beckwith
Hector Membreno-Canales
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
Terrell Ivory ’00
Heidi Wall ’94
House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor
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In Heidi’s geometry class students have studied Arabic art to create stunning mosaic tiles in The Nest—our innovative makerspace.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Joel Jacob
Sheena Hilton ’05
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
Instructor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Girls’ Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach
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“I try not to pigeonhole kids. When they come to a place like this, they should be able to redefine themselves as much as they want to.”
ADVISORS
Monique Cueto-Potts
Susan Esty P’22
Director of Wellness Education, House Counselor
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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
Sheena Hilton ’05
Chemistry Instructor, Flagstaff Cluster Dean
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“What I love most about working at a boarding school is that I get to work with kids inside and outside of the classroom.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Heidi Wall ’94
Joel Jacob
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
Terrell Ivory ’00
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, House Counselor, Associate Director of Admission & Assistant Director of Multicultural Outreach
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While working as Director of Basketball Operations at Davidson College, TI shared the bench with a young Steph Curry.
COACHES
Martha Fenton ’83
Clyfe Beckwith
Dean of Studies, Physics Instructor, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Coach
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“Inspiration lurks around every corner on this campus, like chaos theory where one small difference can result in a completely new outcome.”
INSTRUCTORS
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Hector Membreno-Canales

At A Glance

Learning at Andover   

Intensely interactive and distinct courses

Need-Blind Admission   

Meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need

Become Your Best Self   

Fostering bold, thoughtful, and engaged student leadership

Tang Institute   

Developing and sharing innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Headlines From Campus

Philanthropy
A Big Blue success

The Andover community sets a PA Giving Day record and boosts financial aid for today’s talented students

Alumni
Patched with pride

Varsity baseball team honoring George H.W. Bush ’42

Leadership
Historic moment to come for trustees and Amy Falls ’82

Vote will make her the first woman in school history to lead PA Board of Trustees

Academics
​Raj Mundra named dean of studies

Appointment to begin July 1

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Upcoming Events

April 26 A Poetry Reading by Martín Espada

7:00 p.m.

April 29 College Fair

5:00 p.m.

June 07 Reunion Weekend 2019
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