Where a competitive score sits
Target band: 90th percentile or above (SSAT percentile)
This band is a derived target for preparation, not an official cutoff. Phillips Academy Andover does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Andover, Massachusetts
- School type
- Boarding & Day
- Grades
- 9–12, PG
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- February 1
- Acceptance rate
- ~13% (approximate)
Source: https://www.andover.edu/admission/apply · verified Jun 23, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for Phillips Academy Andover, but competitive applicants generally aim for the 90th percentile or above. Rather than chase a number, find the specific skills costing you points and close them — that's what the free diagnostic does. You can also try the SSAT score calculator to convert raw scores into an estimated scaled score and percentile.
Admissions notes
Andover reinstated required testing for Fall 2025 and beyond. Applicants for grades 9 and 10 submit the SSAT or ISEE; grade 11, 12, and post-graduate applicants submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT. To send scores, use Andover's SSAT school code 5758. Note Andover's deadline is February 1 — about two weeks later than the January 15 used by most peer schools. Review is holistic, weighing the graded writing sample, essays, and interview alongside the score; Andover publishes no average or minimum SSAT, so treat any target band as preparation guidance, not a guarantee.
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FAQ
What SSAT level do I take for Andover?
Applicants for grades 9 and 10 take the Upper Level SSAT (or the ISEE). Grade 11, 12, and post-graduate applicants submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
What is the SSAT school code for Andover?
Use SSAT school code 5758 to send your scores to Phillips Academy Andover.
Does Andover have a minimum SSAT score?
No. Andover does not publish a minimum or average SSAT score; admission is holistic. A strong score — competitive applicants often aim for roughly the 90th percentile or above — helps, but it is only one part of the application.
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