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Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you accept the Boarding Schools Common Application?
A. Yes. Fryeburg Academy accepts the Boarding Schools Common Application.

Q. Are a campus visit and interview required?
A. Although a campus visit is not required, any applicant who is able to visit should do so. The campus visit provides prospective students with the opportunity to see the campus, to talk to current students and to get a better understanding of Academy life. The interview is a required piece of our application. We prefer that it be done in person, but it can be done via telephone if necessary. Please contact the Admission Office to schedule a tour and a campus interview.

Q. Is any testing required?
A. Although testing is not required, we do encourage students to submit results to help us identify strengths and weaknesses. Neither the TOEFL nor SLEP is a required part of the application for international students.

Q. What can I expect when I visit campus?
A. A typical campus visit includes a campus tour, a chance to meet current students, and an interview. You should set aside about one to two hours for your visit.

Q. Does Fryeburg Academy provide financial aid?
A. Yes, Fryeburg Academy provides need-based financial assistance. For added convenience families may complete the online PFS available at the following website: sss.nais.org.

Q. How do you choose students?
A. The Fryeburg Academy admissions committee looks not only at a student’s academic history and potential but also focuses on the student’s character, interests, and desire to be part of the community.

Q. What does a typical day look like?
A. 7:15 Breakfast
7:55-2:34 Classes
3:00-5:00 Athletics/Activities
5:45 Dinner
7:30-9:30 Study Hall
9:30-10:00 Free Period
10:00 In the Dorm
10:30 Lights out

Q. What is there to do on weekends?
A. Weekends at Fryeburg Academy are always filled with great activities. With students from across the country and around the world, Fryeburg Academy is a seven-day boarding school environment. Weekends are filled with trips to restaurants, malls, plays, movies, and sporting events. There are also special excursions to Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts throughout the year. Because we are located in the Mount Washington Valley, those students who enjoy skiing or snowboarding can choose to do so every day after-school and on the weekends throughout the winter. There are also three formal dances held throughout the year.

Q. What is the Fryeburg Academy dress code?
A. The Fryeburg Academy dress code requires clothing that is neat, clean, and appropriate. Concern for personal appearance is an indication of self-respect and of courtesy toward others. In general, the dress code requires a collared shirt, a sweatshirt, or a sweater for a top. Acceptable pants include dress pants, khakis, jeans, or corduroys. Hats are not to be worn in any classroom, the dining hall, the library, or all offices.

Q. Can I make a payment online?
A. Yes, application fees, enrollment deposits and tuition payments may be made online through Tuition Management Systems. Payment may be made by credit card or as a direct debit from your checking or savings accounts.  More information and links to the online payment system can be found on the tuition and financial aid page.

Q. Why should I enroll at Fryeburg Academy?
A. There are many reasons you should attend Fryeburg Academy. With a boarding population of 135 set in a larger school setting, Fryeburg Academy provides a close-knit family environment while offering the curricular and extra-curricular opportunities that can only be found at a larger school. Fryeburg Academy is a truly diverse school with students from around the world and from many different backgrounds. You’ll find encouragement and support in and out of the classroom. We serve students of all academic abilities with 14 AP courses, ESOL classes, our Language Retraining Program, Special Services Department, Global Studies Program, Honors classes, as well as technical offerings.

Please call the Admission Office at 207-935-2013 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or e-mail us to schedule a tour and receive an admissions packet. Click here to apply online.

Please let us know your travel plans, and we'll be happy to assist you with reservations at local lodging establishments. Visit our Area Lodging & Links page to see some options for yourself, and if you are interested, visit mountwashingtonvalley.org, the Chamber of Commerce site, for more information about the area.

Fryeburg Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is approved by The Department of Education and Cultural Services of the State of Maine. Fryeburg Academy holds membership in the College Board, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Schools Association of Northern New England, The Association of Boarding Schools, and the Maine Association of Independent Schools.

Fryeburg Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or mental disability in the administration of its educational, admissions or financial aid policies. All students enjoy the same rights and privileges and participate in all academic, athletic and social programs generally available to the student body.