Phillips Academy

Andover, Massachusetts, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

Phillips Academy, better known as Andover, is an independent coeducational boarding high school known for academic excellence and community diversity. Andover offers a need-blind admission program, which removes financial need as an obstacle to admission. Students hail from 44 states and 33 countries; 46 percent receive support from a $17 million financial aid budget. An approximately $800 million endowment supports small classes and unparalleled breadth and depth in academics, wide-ranging opportunities in athletics, performing arts, community service and extracurricular activities. Resources include state-of-the-art technology, two museums, and art and language-learning centers. The academy was founded in 1778.

Office of Admission, 180 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts, USA 01810
978-749-4050

Director of Admission: Jane Foley Fried
Admissions Phone:978-749-4050Fax:978-749-4068
Email: admissions@andover.edu Website: www.andover.edu

Application Deadline: January 15
Application Fee: $40
International Application Fee: $70
Accept TABS Admission Application: No

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Founded: 1778
Campus Size: 500 acres
Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
Accredited by: NEASC

Student Body

	Boarding Grades 9th-post-grad	Day Grades 9th-post-grad	Total
Girls	408	133	541
Boys	402	147	549
Total	810	280	1090

Tuition and Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $42,350
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $32,850
Payment Plans: Offered
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 46.00%
Average Awarded: $33,400

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Department Director: John Rogers

Average Class Size: 13

Full Time Teachers: 120

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Number of AP Courses Offered: 23

Advanced/Enrichment Programs

AP Courses
Post Graduate Year

Support Programs

College Counseling
Evening Study Assistance
Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
Writing Center

English:

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry

History:

Asian History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages:

Chinese-Mandarin
French
German
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Greek
Latin
Arabic

Religion/Philosophy:

The Bible
Ethics
Faith
Moral Philosophy
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Justice
Theology
World Religions

Humanities/Social Sciences:

Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences:

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Epidemiology
Genetics
Meteorology
Microbiology
Oceanography
Physical Science
Physics
Physiology

Math:

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies:

Music:

Choral Music
Composition
Electronic Music
History of Music
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Opera
Orchestra
Recording
Voice

Performing/Visual Arts:

3-D Design
Acting
Architecture
Art
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Film and Video
Graphic Design
History of Theater
Modern Dance
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Printmaking
Public Speaking
Publications
Sculpture
Studio Art

Special Programs:

Study Abroad:

Distinctive or New Programs:

CAMD Scholars
Brace Student Fellows
Abbot Independent Scholars Program

AP Courses Available:

Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science AB
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Environmental Science
European History
French Language
French Literature
German Language
Latin Literature
Latin: Vergil
Music Theory
Physics C
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
Studio Art

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Department Director: Paul Murphy

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 45

Average Students Per Dorm: 19

No. of Girls Dorms: 22

No. of Boys Dorms: 23

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: Andover’s goal is to bring to campus talented students “from every quarter” who can enjoy the advantages of its size while at the same time feel adequately supported and part of the community. Our cluster system, house counselors, and student activities office are some of the resources that provide our students with support and activities that enrich their experience. Our residential education programs help students maintain a healthy lifestyle and address issues that concern young people today. We offer the Junior program, Personal and Community Education program (PACE) for Lowers and the All School Meeting as opportunities for student’s personal growth. Additional support in student life comes from fellow students. One area where this support is demonstrated is in the residential community. Within each dormitory an upper class student applies for and is selected as a proctor or prefect. Proctors live in the upper class dormitories and prefects live in the junior dormitories. These students are crucial in the role of supportive advisor and counselor. They work closely with the adult house counselor to help ensure quiet time and lights out policies, discourage rule breaking and confront students who have difficulty following the rules, supervise the housekeeping program in their dorm, and discuss issues specific to the dorm with the house counselor. They are also available to assist students in navigating life at Andover whether academically, athletically or socially.

Facilities

All-weather track
Baseball field(s)
Fitness Center
Technology Center

Volleyball court(s)
Sand volleyball court(s)
Football field
Indoor basketball court(s)

Pool
Indoor pool
Indoor climbing wall

Clubs and Organizations

Amnesty International
Animal Rights Club
Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Classics Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Fencing
Foreign Language Clubs

Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
International Clubs
Investment Club
Jewish Student Org
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Pep Club
Photography
Quiz Bowl

Sexualities Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Student Radio Station
Theater
Yearbook
Yoga
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

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Arts Department Director: Shirley Veenema

Athletics Department Director: Michael Kuta

Arts

A Cappella Group
Art Club
Brass Ensemble
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Choral Music
Dance
Drama Club

Glee Club
Gospel Choir
Improvisation Group
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Rock Band
Stage Band
String Ensemble
Tech Crew
Theater
Choir

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross-Country Running
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Nordic Ski Racing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Dance
Fencing
Figure Skating
Kayaking
Martial Arts
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Power Lifting
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Yoga

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Department Director: Sean Logan

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 99.00%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

	25th percentile	75th percentile
Critical Reading	NA	NA
Mathematics	NA	NA
Writing	NA	NA

Notable Alumni

Frederick Law Olmsted (Class of 1838) Designer, NY's Central Park and Boston's Emerald Necklace

Humphrey Bogart (Class of 1920) Actor

George Bush (Class of 1942) 41st President of United States

Jack Lemmon (Class of 1943) Actor

George W. Bush (Class of 1964) 43rd President of United States

Julia Alvarez (Class of 1967) Novelist, Poet and Essayist

H.G. Buzz Bissinger (Class of 1972) Journalist, Recipient of Pulitzer Prize

Rob Long (Class of 1983) Television Writer and Prodcer

Chas Fagan (Class of 1984) Painter and Sculptor; Presidential potrait artist

Ed Ronan (Class of 1987) National Hockey League 1991-1998

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Summary: The Phillips Academy Summer Session is an academic, coeducational enrichment program for boarding and day students who are entering grades 8 through 12. Here for five weeks, students with ambitious academic goals prepare for the rigors of the best colleges and for the rigors of leading and serving in this complex world.

Department Director: Fernando Alonso

Phillips Academy Summer Session

June 28, 2011 to August 03, 2011

Registration Deadline: March 01, 2011
Financial Aid Available: Yes
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