In our experience, African applicants generally need more help in the admissions process.

Phillips Academy is actively recruiting students from Africa. As admissions experts who have successfully helped many families from countries in Africa, Cardinal Education can give you the advantage you need. Learn from us how to leverage aspects of your personal story to attend one of the best boarding schools in the world! As we are unaffiliated independent educational consultants, we are able to offer unbiased advice. As we are unaffiliated independent educational consultants, we are able to offer unbiased advice. Our tutors, academic coaches, and boarding school admissions consultants will work with you through a personalized admissions consulting program, tutoring, academic coaching, and test prep. We have SSAT practice tests and ISEE practice tests to help you get the best scores possible. Our writing tutors can help you write compelling essays, personal statements, parent statements, and ace through the graded writing sample assessment. Learn more about what it takes to get into Phillips Academy!

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Our private school admissions consulting is recognized all over the world. We customize our programs to suit your family’s needs and meet your goals. For almost two decades, our insights have given students and families an admissions advantage by bringing clarity, honesty, and a positive strategic path forward. Our expert boarding school admissions process aims for authentic, holistic personal growth and extraordinary admissions outcomes. We go to Africa frequently and understand the variety of cultural needs and use them to leverage your application to American schools. Let us help you be successful and reduce stress.

Graded Writing Sample Preparation

Our writing tutors will teach your child essay writing strategies and techniques to come up with well-written content.

ISEE Practice Test

Good test scores will differentiate you from the other applicants and give you leverage in admission.

Personal Statement Help

It is extremely challenging for parents and students to differentiate themselves without falling into clichés.

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Preparation is key to getting good scores on SSAT. We offer the best test prep in the Bay Area.

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Phillips Academy Andover

Address: 180 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Phillips Academy Andover Admissions Website: https://www.andover.edu/admission

Student Population: 1,149

Average Class Size: 12

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Open House and Event Dates: Phillips Academy Andover
In-Person Campus Tour
Aug 1, 2,3,&, 4 2022 9:00 – 9:45 AM
10:00 – 11:00 AM
11:00 – 11:45 AM
1:00 – 1:45 PM
2:00 – 2:45 PM
3:00 – 3:45 PM

Aug 5, 2022 9:00 – 9:45 AM
10:00 – 11:00 AM
11:00 – 11:45 AM

VIRTUAL: Yoga for Caregivers with Tobi Gold ’70
Aug 3, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Aug 10, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Aug 17, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Peabody Institute of Archaeology Webinar – Diggin’ In Series
Aug 17, 2022, 1:30 – 2:00 PM

08.20 SAT
Carl Walker Bewig Life Celebration
Aug 20, 2922 10:00 – 11:00 AM

New & Returning Student Registration
Sep 1-3, 2022 9:00 – 1:00 PM

Vista Walk
Sept 6, 2022 7:30 – 8:30 AM

Andover Gathering & Beach Day
Sep 18, 2022, 11:00 – 2:30 PM

BOSTON, MA: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, Ph.D., P’24
Sep 22, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Oct 19, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Campus Tour and Information Session
Oct 29, 2022 9:00 – 10:30 AM
10:00 – 11:30 AM

Nov 12, 2022 8:00 – 9:30 AM
9:00 – 10:30 AM

Dec 10, 2022 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Application Deadline: 2/1/2023

Testing Policy: Applicants may submit SSAT or ISEE scores. A graded writing sample is required for admission to all grade levels. International students are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Essay Questions: Applications require a parent statement and student essay to be completed, which can be found on Gateway to Prep Schools portal.

Short Answers and Essay:
https://gateway.applywithus.com/en/apply/form_schemas/4fecbd902b77175ea1000098/look

Parent/Guardian Statement:
https://gateway.applywithus.com/en/apply/form_schemas/51cb09eab75b7b4d1b000008/look

Interview Importance: High

Phillips Academy Andover College Counseling Department: https://www.andover.edu/learning/college-counseling

Phillips Exeter Academy

Address: 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833-2460

Phillips Exeter Academy Admissions Website: https://www.exeter.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/application-process/how-apply

Student Population: 1,078

Average Class Size: 12

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Open House and Event Dates: Chat with Exeter
Aug 4, 2022 10:00 AM EST

Live Guided Virtual Tour
Aug 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
Nov 2, 2022, 03:30 PM
Nov 17, 2022, 10:00 AM

Navigating the Secondary School Process (Virtual)
Aug 15, 2022, 07:00 PM
Oct 28, 2022, 09:00 AM

Academic Life (Virtual)
Oct 27, 2022, 07:00 PM

Ten Schools Admission Organization
Nov 2, 2022, 06:00 PM West Forum Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nov 3, 2022, 06:30 PM 21 Grams Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nov 5, 2022, 02:00 PM JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 2022, 01:30 PM The Westin Buckhead Atlanta GA United States

Parent Conversation (Virtual)
Nov 5, 2022 10:00 AM Virtual Event

Chat with Exeter – International Students (Virtual)
Nov 11, 2022 10:00 AM

Young Alumni Event (Virtual)
Nov 15, 2022 07:00 PM

Exeter Evening – D.C.
Dec 4, 10, 2022 04:30 PM

Application Deadline: 1/15/2023

Testing Policy: For grades 9 and 10 applicants are required to submit SSAT or ISEE scores. Applicants to grade 12 may submit any of the following: ACT, PSAT, or SAT. International students should submit proof of English proficiency.

Applicants may submit the Character Skills Snapshot assessment.

Essay Questions: Applications require essay questions and parent statements to be completed, which can be found on the Gateway to Prep Schools portal.

https://gateway.applywithus.com/en/apply/categories#part-2

Interview Importance: High

Phillips Exeter Academy College Counseling Department: https://www.exeter.edu/academics/college-counseling

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