2026 Boarding School Admissions Results: Andover, Exeter & Boston Day Schools

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Every year on March 10, families around the world anxiously refresh their inboxes, waiting for decisions from top U.S. boarding schools. Schools like Phillips Academy Andover and Phillips Exeter Academy admit only a small percentage of applicants, making the process both exciting and stressful for students and parents.

This year, our students received offers from multiple top U.S. boarding and Boston day schools. We emphasize precision in school selection and individualized application strategies. This approach helps students apply to schools that truly match their academic strengths, personal interests, and long-term goals. The results from this cycle reflect the real value of that philosophy.

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Highly Competitive U.S. Boarding Schools

Admission to elite U.S. boarding schools has become increasingly competitive in recent years. Despite this environment, Ivy Talent students received offers from many of the most selective boarding schools in the United States.

For each school listed below, Ivy Talent had between 1 and 9 applicants, yet the acceptance outcomes remained strong.

Phillips Academy Andover
6
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

Phillips Exeter Academy
4
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 10
Male

Groton School
4
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 9
1 Male, 1 Female

Milton Academy
6
Applicants
3
Acceptance

Grade: 9
2 Male, 1 Female

Middlesex School
7
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 9
2 Male

Concord Academy
4
Applicants
3
Acceptance

Grade: 9
2 Male, 1 Female

The Loomis Chaffee School
9
Applicants
4
Acceptance

Grade: 9
1 Male, 3 Female

The Peddie School
3
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

In addition to the boarding schools above, Ivy Talent students also achieved consistent results at many other respected boarding schools.

The Taft School
5
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

The Webb Schools (CA)
6
Applicants
4
Acceptance

Grade: 9
2 Male, 2 Female

St. Mark’s School
1
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Male

Blair Academy
4
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Male

Emma Willard School
1
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

Kent School
7
Applicants
3
Acceptance

Grade: 9
1 Male, 2 Female

The Hill School
2
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Male

Western Reserve Academy
3
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 9
1 Male, 1 Female

Mercersburg Academy
3
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

Northfield Mount Hermon School
8
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 9 + 11
2 Female

Across these schools, Ivy Talent typically had between one and nine applicants per school, yet the acceptance results remained above the industry average. Rather than applying broadly without a strategy, we focus on identifying schools where a student’s strengths will truly stand out.

Top Boston Day Schools

In addition to boarding school acceptances, Ivy Talent students also performed exceptionally well in applications to elite Boston-area day schools. These schools are among the most competitive in the United States.

Nobles and Greenough School
4
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 9 + 7
2 Female

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N)
7
Applicants
3
Acceptance

Grade: 6+7+9
3 Female

Winsor School
4
Applicants
2
Acceptance

Grade: 6
Female

Commonwealth School
1
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 9
Female

Belmont Hill School
1
Applicants
1
Acceptance

Grade: 
Male

Most of these schools are located in Boston, making admission particularly competitive.

Over the years, Ivy Talent Education has developed experience working with Boston-area schools. Our team understands their admissions priorities, interview expectations, and student fit, which allows us to guide applicants through the process with greater confidence and clarity.

Students from Diverse Educational Backgrounds

Another encouraging aspect of this year’s results is the diversity of student backgrounds. Ivy Talent students came from a wide range of educational systems, including:

Each student had a unique academic profile and personal story. Our goal is always to help students achieve the strongest possible results within their individual potential, while ensuring that their school choices align with their academic interests and personal development.

Final Thoughts for Families Applying to U.S. Private Schools

Congratulations to all the students who received offers this year. At Ivy Talent Education, every student’s story matters. The application journey involves months of preparation. Families invest time and effort into school research, extracurricular planning, essay development, and interview preparation. These cumulative efforts are what ultimately lead to successful outcomes.

It is also important to remember that March 10 is not the final chapter of the admissions season. Many top boarding schools maintain waitlists, and additional offers may be released as families finalize their enrollment decisions in the coming weeks. In previous years, Ivy Talent students have received exciting offers later in the process through waitlist movement.

Our team will continue to monitor admissions updates and help students navigate possible opportunities. If you would like guidance on waitlist strategies or late admissions opportunities, feel free to contact us. Our admissions consultants would be happy to help families explore the next steps.

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