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

Students from

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49

Countries

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44

States/Territories

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
                                            
                                                                                                    Sal, Senior 
                                                                                            
                                                Chelmsford, 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

Sal, Senior

Chelmsford, MA

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“I definitely needed another year of school to focus on my academic skills, and become a bigger, stronger, faster athlete.”

STUDENTS

Sydney, Junior

Harry, Lower

Alex, Upper

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.

INSTRUCTORS

Clyfe Beckwith

Lilia Cai-Hurteau

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

Sal, Senior

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

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

Sal, Senior

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

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

Sal, Senior

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

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

WELLNESS Supporting the entire student

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

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

WELLNESS Supporting the entire student

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

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

Be Curious About Everything

On Merit Alone

Big Blue Spirit

A Lab for Ideas

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

Campus Life

A call to reclaim food

Food is precious. Yet, access to healthy food isn’t easy—especially for people in the country’s poorest communities.

Magazine Online

Reunion Weekend 2019: 10 Memorable Moments

Bear hugs, big laughs, and joyful moments of recognition give testimony to the lifelong friendships forged at Andover.

Academics

Mathletes crush the odds at U.S. Olympiad

Two Phillips Academy students earned coveted honors in the USA Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO)

Leadership

Search for sixteen

The search for Andover’s 16th Head of School is underway

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Upcoming Events

June 23 LOS ANGELES, CA: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium

1:10 p.m.

July 02 Summer Session Begins

8:00 a.m.

July 18 Summer College Fair

6:00 p.m.

September 07 NEW YORK, NY: 9th Annual Todd A. Isaac Memorial Basketball Game and Post-Game Reception

1:00 p.m.

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