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10.06 Sun

Ten Schools: Houston, TX

10/06/2024 1:00 PM 10/06/2024 3:30 PM America/New_York Andover Ten Schools: Houston, TX

Please join us for a Ten Schools Admission Organization (TSAO) reception in Houston to explore the benefits of attending a boarding school.

To register for this event, please complete the form on the Ten Schools event page.

River Oaks Baptist School

1:00 - 3:30 PM

River Oaks Baptist School

10.06 Sun

HONG KONG: An Andover Alumni Reception

10/06/2024 5:00 PM 10/06/2024 7:00 PM America/New_York Andover HONG KONG: An Andover Alumni Reception

Alumni and friends of Andover
are invited to attend an

Andover Alumni Reception in Hong Kong

Hosted by
Stephen C. King ’83 and Daphne King Yao ’87


Sunday, October 6, 2024
5 to 7 PM

Featuring

Jim Ventre ’79, Assistant Head of School for Admission and Financial Aid
Jill Thompson, Director of Admission
Thom Lockerby, Secretary of the Academy
Ellen Sullivan, Director of International Advancement

Alison Fine Arts' new "Living with Art" space
19/F Hing Wai Centre
7 Tin Wan Praya Road
Tin Wan, Hong Kong

Kindly reply here to register or reach out to Ellen Sullivan for any questions.

Hong Kong

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Hong Kong

10.07 Mon

NEW HAVEN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering

10/07/2024 6:00 PM 10/07/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover NEW HAVEN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering NEW HAVEN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering

6:00 - 7:30 PM

New Haven

10.07 Mon

A Conversation with Andover in Shenzhen

10/07/2024 6:00 PM 10/07/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Shenzhen

Please join us for A Conversation with Andover with Assistant Head of School for Admission and Financial aid, Jim Ventre '79, and Associate Dean & Director of Admission, Jill Thompson!

Click here to register.

Intercontinental Shenzhen

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Intercontinental Shenzhen

10.08 Tue

MIDDLETOWN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering

10/08/2024 6:00 PM 10/08/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover MIDDLETOWN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering MIDDLETOWN, CT: Young Alumni Gathering

6:00 - 7:30 PM

10.08 Tue

A Conversation with Andover in Shanghai

10/08/2024 6:00 PM 10/08/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Shanghai

Please join us for A Conversation with Andover with Assistant Head of School for Admission and Financial aid, Jim Ventre '79, and Associate Dean & Director of Admission, Jill Thompson!

Click here to register.

J Hotel, Shanghai Tower

6:00 - 7:30 PM

J Hotel, Shanghai Tower

10.09 Wed

PSAT Exam

10/09/2024 7:45 AM 10/09/2024 12:00 PM America/New_York Andover PSAT Exam

Registration for the PSAT will run from Friday, August 30 through noon on Friday, September 13 for PA Uppers.  Students will be sent a registration link and will register via a Google doc managed by the Standardized Testing Office.

Testing will take place in Snyder Center 

Wednesday, October 9 

7:45 until approximately 12 noon

Cost $28

This test will be a digital exam taken on a student owned device such as a MAC, laptop or iPad. Students will download a College Board specific testing application. A Phillips Academy Technology Coordinator will be available to registered students for test application instillation, device readiness checks and on test day. For more information go to https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

Test Day Instructions:

Breakfast will be available from Commons starting at 7 a.m. Students should arrive at the Snyder Center by 7:45 a.m. Seating charts will be posted in the lobby.

What to Bring on PSAT/NMSQT Test Day

  • Approved Photo ID
  • Your fully charged device. You must have the Bluebook app installed and exam setup complete before test day.
  • A power cord and/or a portable charger. We cannot guarantee you’ll have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
  • A pencil or pen.
  • Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
  • An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
  • An external mouse if you use one.
  • An external keyboard if you use one (you can only use external keyboards with tablets—not laptops.)
  • Nice to Have
  • A watch (without an audible alarm)
  • Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
  • A bag or backpack.
  • A drink or snacks (for your break).

Parents are not allowed in the testing building at any time. Students can only be dismissed when the test finishes. The PSAT exam ends at approximately 12 p.m.  Students may not be dismissed early.  

Snyder Center

7:45 - 12:00 PM

Snyder Center
Testing

10.09 Wed

A Conversation with Andover in Beijing

10/09/2024 6:00 PM 10/09/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Beijing

Please join us for A Conversation with Andover with Assistant Head of School for Admission and Financial aid, Jim Ventre '79, and Associate Dean & Director of Admission, Jill Thompson!

Click here to register.

The Westin Beijing

6:00 - 7:30 PM

The Westin Beijing

10.09 Wed

A Conversation with Andover in Montreal

10/09/2024 6:00 PM 10/09/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Montreal

Please join us for A Conversation with Andover with Heidi Jamieson P'12, Director of Financial Aid!

Click here to register.

Club Atwater

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Club Atwater

10.10 Thu

A Conversation with Andover in Seoul

10/10/2024 6:00 PM 10/10/2024 7:30 PM America/New_York Andover A Conversation with Andover in Seoul

Please join us for A Conversation with Andover with Assistant Head of School for Admission and Financial aid, Jim Ventre '79, and Associate Dean & Director of Admission, Jill Thompson!

Click here to register.

Grand Hyatt Seoul

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Grand Hyatt Seoul