How to Apply

Important Update: Exeter will be test optional for students applying for admission for the 2021-2022 academic year. We recognize that some applicants live in areas where required testing is not available or students may be uncomfortable taking a test at a local testing site due to health concerns related to COVID-19. We also recognize that some applicants may not be able to take an online standardized test due to a lack of home internet access. For these reasons, 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're scheduling online interviews only. Please submit Part 1 of your application. In response, we will email a link to your personalized applicant portal. You can request an interview from your portal. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Questions? We’re here to help. Call 603-777-3437 or send an email to admit@exeter.edu.

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.