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Phillips Academy
Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy, also known as Andover, is an independent, coeducational private high school that best prepares the students in grades 9—12 for college. It is a place of great tradition. Because of its size, Andover offers the great depth and width of activity while still feeling like a personal place. With over 300 courses, the possibility for growth is limitless.
Application
Application fee: $40 for American students; $70 for international students
Application deadline (最后期限): February 1,2020
Interview required: Yes
Required tests:
·SSAT or ISEE for applicants to grades 9 and 10
·SSAT, ISEE, PS AT,SAT or ACT for applicants to grade 11
·PS AT,SAT or ACT for applicants to grade 12
·TOEFL or IELTS for all applicants for whom English is not the native language and who do not attend a school where English is the teaching language (in addition to the above required tests)
Tuition(学费)
The yearly tuition is $43, 300, which is for the highest grade and may have changed for the current school year. If housing is included, the total fee is $55,800 yearly. For more information, please contact the school.
Students
The total number of students: 1,150
Student types: White 54%; Asian 26%; African American 6% , others 14 %
Teachers
Student—teacher rate: 5∶1
92% of students and parents agree that the teachers can well lead and control the classroom, 85% of students and parents agree that the teachers really care about the students.
Address
180 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts, the United States
Contact information
Telephone: (978) 749-4000;
Website: www. andover. edu
21.For whom is the text mainly written?
A.Students who like personal space. B.Students who like different activities.
C.Students who are excellent in college. D.Students who want to go to college.
22.What should students know when applying to Phillips Academy?
A.Students can attend an interview after February 1,2020.
B.Students must take SSAT if applying to grade 11.
C.Chinese students should take TOEFL or IELTS.
D.International students should pay $110.
23.What can we learn from the text?
A.There are 230 teachers in school. B.The housing fee is $55,800 yearly.
C.The tuition for all is $43,300 yearly. D.Most students are African American.