Interviews and Tours

We are now interviewing on campus for fall 2010 admission. A personal interview is a required step in the admissions process.

Fall/Winter Schedule (September 19, 2009 - January 30, 2010)

We are currently booking appointments through the end of the interview season. Appointments are available for each day of the week, beginning at the times listed below. If you are both touring and interviewing, please allow for a two hour visit. If you are only touring or only interviewing, please allow for a one hour visit.

(must be scheduled in advance)

Mondays - 8:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Tuesdays - 8:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM

Wednesdays - 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM

Thursdays - 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Fridays - 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Saturdays - morning appointments only; please call for times.

Note: these times reflect the standard appointment schedule, and are subject to change based on variations in the daily academy calendar.

Holiday Closures

The Admissions Office will be closed for the following holidays:

Wednesday, November 25 - Saturday, November 29 (Thanksgiving)

Thursday, December 24 - Saturday, January 2 (Winter holidays)

Friday, January 15 (Martin Luther King Day)

When should I interview?

We encourage you to interview at your earliest convenience. You do not need to submit an application prior to interviewing. Applications for the 2010 school year will be available in early September. All interviews must be scheduled by January 15 and conducted by January 31 in order to receive a March 10 decision. We encourage you to schedule your appointment by phone. Please contact our office at 603-777-3437.

What can I expect?

A Phillips Exeter student will take you and your family around campus and answer your questions: What’s it like being in a class with only 12 students? What do students do for fun? Is the food really good?

• Tours take about 45 minutes You’ll see our facilities, classrooms and Harkness tables.
• The interview is about 30 minutes, and is meant to be conversation to get to know you. We’ll speak with your parents afterward, so they have a chance to ask questions or voice any concerns they may have.
• Plan about 2 hours for the entire tour and interview process.

What are you going to ask me?

We want to meet the person behind the application. We’ll ask about your favorite classes and why you like them, your hobbies and extracurricular activities and what you like about school.