Menu Andover FAQs We know you have questions about Andover. Here are some answers to what everyone always asks. ADMISSION + When is Andover’s application deadline? + Is it possible to apply as either a boarding or a day student? + What does it mean that Andover has a "need-blind" admission initiative? + The need-blind admission initiative suggests that Andover will support 100% of a family's demonstrated need. What does that mean? + How is "demonstrated need" calculated? + What is the deadline to apply for financial aid? + When will we be notified of our financial aid scholarship award? + Is financial aid renewable? + How many new students join each class at Andover? + What is the average GPA of applicants that are offered admission to Andover? + Are fee waivers available? PARENTS + How do faculty members communicate with one another about my child? + What resources are provided for students who need academic help? + What is the purpose of the “cluster” system? + How do day students fit in at Andover? + Is there special support for international students? + How is student safety addressed on campus? + What services are available for students with disabilities? + If parents have questions or concerns, how should they communicate with the school? + Is there a student/parent network? + May day students drive to school? + May day students spend overnights on campus? ACADEMIC + Does Andover have classes on Saturdays? + What classes can I take? + How many classes do I take each term? + Who will be my instructors? + How does academic advising work? STUDENT LIFE + Is there a dress code at Andover? + How are roommates and dorms chosen for new students? + How do Andover students do their laundry? + What services of worship are offered at Andover? + Where will I have my meals and is the food good? HEALTH & WELLNESS + What medical services do you have on campus to treat students who might be sick or injured? + What happens if I am sick and cannot attend class? COLLEGE COUNSELING + What college counseling resources are provided for students? + Where do Andover graduates go to college? SUMMER SESSION + Who may apply? + When should I apply? + What is the tuition? + What should I bring? + How much spending money should I bring and how will I manage my money? + May my friend be my roommate? + May I choose my dormitory? + Is there internet access in the dormitories? + May I stay away from campus overnight? + What is it like to be a day student? + What is life in the dorm like? + Will I have free time? + What kinds of rules are there? + May I leave campus during the day? + Who will look after me during my stay at Andover? + How should my family and friends address mail to me? (MS)2 + Is there a cost to attend (MS)2? + Is transportation to (MS)2 covered if I am accepted? + What are the characteristics of a successful applicant? + Is there an admissions interview? + What should I wear for the interview? + Can my parents bring me to campus? + What will my dorm be like? + What should I bring? + Can my parents visit me during the summer? + What if my parent needs to reach me during the summer? + Can I receive mail or packages? GIVING + What does tuition cover? + What is the Andover Fund? + What is the difference between the Andover Fund and the Parent Fund? + Andover has an endowment; why not use that instead? + Why is participation so important? + Can I match my gift? + May I make a pledge or recurring gift? + What if I need more information? EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS + What has Phillips Academy done to prepare for emergencies? + How does the Academy keep parents informed in an emergency? + What would you do if you had to evacuate the campus? + What would the Academy do if it had to shut down and air travel were not possible? + Where does the Academy get its water, and what would it do if the water became contaminated? + Is Phillips Academy at risk from radiation exposure in the event of an accident at the Seabrook Nuclear Plant in Seabrook, N.H? JUMP TO... ADMISSION FAQ PARENTS FAQ ACADEMIC FAQ STUDENT LIFE FAQ HEALTH & WELLNESS FAQ COLLEGE COUNSELING FAQ SUMMER SESSION FAQ (MS)2 FAQ GIVING FAQ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAQ Take Action... VISIT APPLY GIVE Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy is an independent, coeducational secondary school with an expansive worldview and a legacy of academic excellence. 180 Main Street, Andover Massachusetts 01810 Phone: 978-749-4000 Employment Tang Institute Addison Gallery Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use