The oldest and most prestigious boarding school in the U.S. Philips Academy takes a needs blind approach to pupil recruitment, creating an inclusive community from across the US and over 50 other countries. A diverse academic programme encourages pupils to analyse, question and challenge in order to understand more about the world around them. Graduating to top universities, with Harvard and Stanford are popular choices. Exceptional facilities such as the Snyder Center for athletics, the Tang Institute for learning innovation, and the Addison Gallery of American Art offer pupils unparalleled opportunities. Boarding forms the heartbeat of the school creating a sense of camaraderie and forging lifelong friendships. The school has a tradition for producing leaders in various fields, alumni include George H.W. Bush, Julia Alvarez, and Olivia Wilde.