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 Exeter Academy does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Exeter, New Hampshire
- School type
- Boarding
- Grades
- 9–12, PG
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- January 15
- Acceptance rate
- ~15% (approximate)
Source: https://www.exeter.edu/admissions/apply/ · verified Jun 22, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for Phillips Exeter Academy, 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
Exeter reviews applications holistically: transcripts, teacher recommendations, the SSAT, an interview, and student writing. To send scores, use Phillips Exeter's SSAT school code 5764. The regular application deadline is January 15. Because Exeter's applicant pool is unusually strong, standardized-test scores tend to cluster high, so it helps to make the SSAT a strength rather than a question mark. Exeter publishes no average or minimum SSAT score — treat any "target" band as preparation guidance, not a guarantee of admission.
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FAQ
What SSAT level do I take for Phillips Exeter?
Applicants for grades 9–12 take the Upper Level SSAT.
What is the SSAT school code for Phillips Exeter?
Use SSAT school code 5764 to send your scores to Phillips Exeter Academy.
Does Phillips Exeter have a minimum SSAT score?
No. Exeter 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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