A Place of Limitless Opportunities
You come to Andover because of the 1,100 other students who come to Andover. They are, as our founding charter calls for them to be, “youth from every quarter.” They’re talented in quirky and serious ways, they have ideas and opinions like— but mostly unlike—yours, they have fascinating histories and surprising ambitions and generous hearts. They come because they love ideas and learning and discovering. And they come because maybe you will be here too.
One of the Latin mottoes on our seal translates as “the end depends on the beginning.” Andover is a place where we’re always beginning. We’re always discovering new opportunities, experimenting with a new approach, finding courage to take risks. We’re always looking for new ways to reach out to people in need, to work together with new communities. Always making room for you to be your most honest, authentic, daring self.
“Be daring. First of all, don't be afraid to apply. I never thought I’d even get into Andover. But I got in—and I got financial aid. Without it, I wouldn’t be here.”
Catalog & Viewbook
Get an insider’s perspective of Phillips Academy and find answers to the questions everyone always asks.
We meet
100%of demonstrated financial need.
47%
of students receive financial aid.
Our application deadline is
February 1, 2020.The Start of Something Big (and Blue)
Learning in the World
Through the Tang Institute students expand their worldview, gaining a sense of our world’s complexity and the skills essential to thrive in it.
Parents & Guardians
High school students need reliable and consistent adult guidance; keeping families in the loop is an Academy priority.
Residential Life
Living on campus is an exciting adventure full of unique opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Meet the Admissions Team
The Andover Admission Office is eager to assist you as you search for an independent high school.
Jill Thompson
"It is wonderful to be a part of a community where students, faculty, and staff can feel comfortable being who they are."
view full profileVivien Valenzuela Mallick
Addicted to social media. You should follow her on Instagram @AndoverAdmissions and on Twitter @Admissions01810.
view full profileHeidi Jamieson
“The best part of my job is having the opportunity to speak with families, not only about financial aid, but about themselves.”
view full profileKevin Graber
In addition to his work in Admission, KG a.k.a. Legend, is also the coach of our varsity baseball team.
view full profileJessica Acosta-Chavez ’06
"One of my favorite things is seeing a student light up when they talk about their passions."
view full profileCharles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
Complementary house counselor in French House and varsity football coach
view full profile cbrown@andover.eduSarah H. Carroll
“I’m really excited to be part of a residential community again. I’m thrilled to immerse myself in all aspects of boarding school life.”
view full profilePeter Dignard ’07
“I look forward to guiding students through the process and hopefully seeing them on campus one day.”
view full profileTerrell Ivory ’00
While working as Director of Basketball Operations at Davidson College, TI shared the bench with a young Steph Curry.
view full profile tivory@andover.eduEmilie Cliquet Hughes
Admission Interviewer
Jessica Bunting P’21
Admission Interviewer
Sarah Mees P’22
Admission Interviewer
Amy Turk P’20, ’22
Admission Interviewer
Eva Cirelli
Admission Administrator, Parent of Gabbie ’12
Andrea Prescott Gerakaris P’21
Manager, Admission & Financial Aid Business Process, Parent of Ethan ’21
Sloan Kennedy
Coordinator of Special Projects
Jo LaBelle
Office Manager and Personal Application Advisor for 10th Grade Applicants
Terri Layton
Personal Application Advisor for 11th/12th Grade and Postgraduate Applicants
Jo-Anne Love
Manager of Admission Operations & Information Services, Parent of Jamie ’06
Madeline Minahan
Personal Application Advisor for 9th Grade Applicants, Parent of Kathleen '03
Irene Tucker
Personal Application Advisor for 9th Grade Applicants