Philips Exeter Academy
FOCUS:
Intellectually curious explorers
A top East Coast Prep School, founded on the principles of academic excellence, humanitarianism and education for the greater good. Pupils go onto achieve stellar academic outcomes, with top SAT and AP scores leading to acceptance into some of the most prestigious universities. The emphasis on a holistic education, balances academics with a vast range of extracurricular offerings in the arts, athletics, and community service. Pioneers of the Harkness methodology, the focus on developing a broad, critical mindset also breeds an ability to listen respectfully to the opinions of others. Inclusion and internationalism are core to their ethos, with study aboard terms and multiple international camps focusing on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the Arts. Exeter’s distinguished alumni include Mark Zuckerberg and Dan Brown, reflecting its legacy of producing leaders in diverse fields.