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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Students
Students from
49
Countries
43
States/Territories
- 45
- 55
46%
Students receive
financial aid
16 years
of need-blind admission
300+
courses with
150
electives
13
students in the
average class
70+
interscholastic teams in
23
different sports
400+
students engaged in community engagement programs each term
21
miles to Boston
10
minute-walk to the
town of Andover
A Day in the Life
“One of the best parts of Andover is its proximity to downtown.”
STUDENTS
Joe, Lower
Max, Upper
Adaora, Lower
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“Andover is intentionally made a lot smaller through different levels of community like the cluster system.”
STUDENTS
Migyu, Lower
Joe, Lower
Adaora, Lower
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“Allowing your body to be a vessel for expression, that’s what drew me specifically to classical ballet”
ARTS
Abbey Siegfried
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“My dorm is filled with a great group of guys. My friends make it feel like home.”
STUDENTS
Migyu, Lower
Max, Upper
Adaora, Lower
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“I’m still as excited as when I first applied. It’s literally everything that I wanted it to be, and I’m just really happy that I’m here.”
STUDENTS
Migyu, Lower
Joe, Lower
Max, Upper
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Hector Membreno-Canales
Art Instructor, Department Chair, Wrestling Coach, CAMD Program Coordinator, Army Veteran
Hector’s work explores official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex.
INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Lilia Cai
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Joel Jacob
Chair and Instructor of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Department on the Harris Family Instructorship, House Counselor, BJV1 Squash Coach, Advisor
In his role as chair, Mr. Jacob helps students find the right courses and works to support the teachers in the Math department.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Susan Esty P’22
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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
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Nick Zufelt
Computer Science Instructor, Complementary House Counselor, Tang Fellow, Brace Center Advisor, Track Coach
In addition to being a computer science instructor, Nick is a Tang Institute Fellow working on the ethi{CS} project.
INSTRUCTORS
Lilia Cai
Hector Membreno-Canales
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Abbey Siegfried
Music Department Chair, Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, House Counselor
“I always say that I love music—obviously, I’m a musician—but I love people more than I love music.”
ARTS
Kareem Lewis
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Lilia Cai
Chair and Instructor in Chinese on the Dr. Yuan Han Instructorship, Co-Advisor of Asian Women Empowerment, 2018 Faculty Fellow of Brace Center for Gender Studies, Ed.D. in Leadership in Schooling
Dr. Cai's pedagogical goal is to teach Chinese in a culturally responsive way that connects to students' various aspects of identities.
INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Hector Membreno-Canales
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Complementary House Counselor in Taylor House and Varsity Football Coach
COACHES
Martha Fenton ’83
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Martha Fenton ’83
Girls’ Ice and Field Hockey Coach, West Quad North Cluster Dean, Physical Education Instructor
“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
Charles V. “Trey” Brown ’12
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Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
Math Instructor, House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Swimming Varsity Coach, Advisor, Father, Husband, Former Dean of Students, Former Director of Summer Session.
“The longer I'm here, the more I learn. It is a rich place of deep traditions, but is hardly traditional.”
ADVISORS
Monique Cueto-Potts
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“I see my role as a bridge between different groups and a partner with lots of different people.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Joel Jacob
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Dr. Patel is passionate about educating adolescents about health and developing lifelong healthy habits.
WELLNESS
Lisa Joel
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Lisa Joel
Director of Athletics, Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach, PE instructor, Advisor, Complementary House Counselor, Brace Center for Gender Studies Faculty Advisory Board, Outdoor Enthusiast
“Providing various opportunities for our full community to engage in sport, fitness, and wellness opportunities is my passion.”
WELLNESS
Amy Patel
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Pursue Curiosity
Fully Supporting Students
EDUCATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
Action with Accountability
At A Glance
Learning at Andover
Intensely interactive and distinct courses
Need-Blind Admission
Meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need
Leadership
Meet Dr. Raynard Kington, our 16th Head of School
Equity & Inclusion
Reaffirming our priorities with an expanded call to action
Headlines From Campus
Five new members named to Board of Trustees
New Charter and Alumni Trustees begin terms July 1
Up Close With Merrilee Mardon
Andover’s Deputy Head of School shares her perspectives and partnerships during her first year
Let’s Discuss: Making a Documentary at San Quentin
Filmmakers Christine Yoo ’86 and Hella Winston ’86 take viewers behind the scenes of a unique marathon
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