Phillips Exeter Academy

  • Founded: 1781
  • Address: 20 Main Street, Exeter - New Hampshire, United States (Map)
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How to Apply

Important Update: Exeter will be test optional for students applying for admission for the next academic year. All applicants will have the choice of whether or not to submit standardized test results. As always, admissions decisions are based on a variety of factors and students will not be penalized or advantaged by the absence or presence of standardized tests. The Admissions Office will continue to apply a holistic review of all admission applications.

To inquire about the next school year please follow these steps:

Step 1 – Request information.

To learn more about Exeter, complete the online inquiry form. We’ll send you a viewbook: a close-up on campus life and learning with answers to commonly asked questions.

Step 2 – Begin your application.

  • Apply online: Our application for next academic year is available on the Gateway portal.
  • Application materials: All application materials are due by January 15 and must be submitted via the Gateway portal.
  • Standardized tests: Exeter will be test optional for students applying for the next academic year. All applicants can choose whether or not to submit test results from the current or previous year.
  • Homeschooling: We welcome applications from home-schooled students. Please use the Gateway portal to submit materials.
  • Apply for financial aid:Exeter offers $25 million annually in need-based financial aid. Tuition-free attendance is available for families with incomes below $75,000.

Step 3 – Schedule your admission interview.

We want to know what makes you unique!, we're scheduling online interviews only. Use our portal to make an appointment. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information or physical or mental disabilities in the administration of our admissions and financial aid programs.

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