 | Tours
When you visit the Mercersburg campus, you'll have the chance to take a tour of the school with a current Mercersburg student followed by a one-on-one interview with an admission officer. The walking tour will last approximately one hour.
Please note that visiting families are expected to schedule appointments several weeks in advance. Appointments are available on most weekdays during the school year. No weekend appointments are available. We encourage families to visit as early in the application process as possible, after August 1 preceding the student's entry year.
Contact the admission office to arrange your visit.
Interviews
Mercersburg requires an on-campus interview as part of the admission process. Due to the selective nature of the application process and the high demand for interviews, application forms and student questionnaire are required prior to your appointment. Please note that we do not arrange dormitory over-night visits. You can make an appointment by contacting the admission office:
717-328-6173
admission@mercersburg.edu
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST
Admission officers travel across the United States and around the world. Interview appointments off-campus are available, but cannot fully replace the on-campus experience.
If you come to campus you’ll have a tour by a current Mercersburg student. Following the tour, you will have a one-on-one interview with an admission officer that will last approximately 30 minutes. Parent(s) will also spend approximately 30 minutes talking with the same admission officer.
Interested in joining an athletic team or a dance or theatre group, or getting involved with one of our many clubs and organizations? Let us know ahead of time, and we'll try to arrange for you to meet with advisers and coaches of specific programs.
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AccommodationsMercersburg Area
Bed and Breakfast Accommodations -
Anne’s Bed & Breakfast, 11478 Ft. Loudon Rd., Mercersburg 717-729-4156
Fox's Jus-Em-Tyme Bed & Breakfast, 11883 Mercersburg Rd. (Welsh Run) 328-3259
Heart Streams Bed & Breakfast, 11084 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg 328-3447
McFadden's Willow Gold Bed & Breakfast, 6968 Pine Road, Mercersburg 328-5522
The Steiger House, 33 North Main Street, Mercersburg 328-5757
Country Inn -
*The Mercersburg Inn, 405 South Main Street, Mercersburg 328-5231
(15 rooms with private baths; full dining facilities)
Greencastle Area
The Blue Window Bed & Breakfast, 155 South Washington Street (20 min.) 717-597-3700
White Hall Manor Bed & Breakfast, 501 East Baltimore Street (20 min.) 643-0673
*Comfort Inn, 50 Pine Drive, I-81 & Rt. 11, Exit 3 (20 min.) 597-8164
Chambersburg Area
Best Western, 211 Walker Road, I-81, Exit 16 (35 min.) 717-262-4994
Comfort Inn, 3301 Black Gap Rd., I-81, Exit 20 (40 min.) 263-6655
*Econo Lodge, 1110 Sheller Ave., I-81, Exit 14 (30 min.) 264-8005
*Days Inn of Chambersburg, 30 Falling Spring Rd., I-81, Exit 16 (35 min.) 263-1288
*Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 1122 Wayne Rd., I-81, Exit 14 (30 min.) 264-1200
*Four Points Hotel/Sheraton, 1123 Lincoln Way E., I-81 & Rt. 30, Exit 16 (35 min.) 263-9191
*Hampton Inn, 955 Lesher Rd., I-81, Exit 14 (30 min.) 261-9185
*Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1097 Wayne Ave., I-81, Exit 14 (30 min.) 709-9009
Penn National Inn, 3809 Anthony Highway, Fayetteville (45 min.) 800-231-0080
*Quality Inn & Suites, 1095 Wayne Ave., I-81, Exit 14 (30 min.) 263-3400
*TraveLodge Motel, 565 Lincoln Way East, I-81, Exit 16 (35 min.) 264-4187
Waynesboro Area
*Waynesboro Inn, 239 W. Main St. (30 min.) 717-762-9113
Hagerstown, MD Area
*Best Western-Venice Inn, 431 Dual Highway, Route 40 (40 min.) 301-733-0830
*Clarion Hotel, 901 Dual Highway, Route 40 (40 min.) 240-420-5450
*Four Points Hotel Sheraton, 1910 Dual Highway, Route 40 (40 min.) 301-790-3010
*Hampton Inn, 18300 Peak Circle, I-81 & Maugans Ave., Exit 9 (30 min.) 240-420-1970
*Hampton Inn, 1716 Dual Highway, Route 40 (40 min.) 301-739-6100
Holiday Inn Express, 241 Railway Lane, I-81, Exit 5A (30 min.) 301-745-5644
Homewood Suites, 1650 Pullman Lane, I-81, Exit 5A (30 min.) 301-665-3816
Microtel Inn & Suites, 13726 Oliver Drive, Exit 9 (30 min.) 240-527-2700
*Plaza Hotel, 1718 Underpass Way, I-81, Exit 5A (30 min.) 301-797-2500
Sleep Inn and Suites, 18216 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Dr., I-70, Exit 29 301-766-9449
*Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 17280 Valley Mall Rd., I-81, Exit 5A (30 min) 301-582-0011
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Getting HereMercersburg is just a 90-minute drive from Washington, D.C., and
Baltimore, Maryland. It’s also within easy reach of several other
airports.
Travel by Air
Travel by Car
Travel by Air
Several airports are convenient to Mercersburg:
- Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) in
Maryland is a 25-minute drive from campus. Hagerstown is served by Cape
Air. Hagerstown offers Avis and Budget rental-car agencies.
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is a 90-minute drive from campus. It has extensive service by all major domestic carriers as well as Southwest Airlines.
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)
in Washington, D.C., is 90 minutes from Mercersburg and is served by
all major domestic carriers and many international carriers. Students
arriving from abroad usually find Dulles the most convenient airport.
Mercersburg can provide transportation for current students between the
campus and any of the listed airports. To arrange transportation,
contact Carol Ecton in the transportation office.
Travel by Car
From Hagerstown and points south Take I-81 North to PA Exit 5 (Greencastle, Pa.)
Turn left onto Route 16 West (12 miles to Mercersburg, Pa.)
The Mercersburg Academy entrance sign is on the right.
From Dulles International Airport Take Airport Exit Dulles Greenway/VA Route 267 West to Leesburg to Route 15 North
Take Route 15 North to I-70 West (at Frederick, Md.)
Take I-70 West to I-81 North Exit 26 (near Hagerstown, Md.)
Follow I-81 North to PA Exit 5 (Greencastle, Pa.)
Turn left onto Route 16 West (12 miles to Mercersburg, Pa.)
The Mercersburg Academy entrance sign is on the right.
From Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport Take I-195 North to I-95 North to I-695 West (toward Towson, Md.)
Take I-695 West to I-70 West (towards Frederick, Md.)
Take I-70 West to I-81 North Exit 26 (near Hagerstown, Md.)
Take I-81 North to PA Exit 5 (Greencastle, Pa.)
Turn left onto Route 16 West (12 miles to Mercersburg, Pa.)
The Mercersburg Academy entrance sign is on the right.
From Pittsburgh, Ohio, and points west Take I-76 East (PA Turnpike) to Exit 12 (Breezewood)
Take Route 30 East to Route 522 South (McConnellsburg)
Take Route 16 East to Mercersburg, Pa.
After two traffic lights, take the first left onto East Seminary Street and proceed two blocks to campus.
From Harrisburg and points north and east (NYC/Philadelphia)
Take I-81 South to Exit 5. (From NYC, take I-78 west to I-81; from Philadelphia, take I-76 west to I-81)
Turn right onto Route 16 West (12 miles to Mercersburg, Pa.)
The Mercersburg Academy entrance sign is on the right.
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Mercersburg & the RegionThe picturesque borough of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
includes a historic district featuring structures dating back to the
eighteenth century. The borough and surrounding areas figure
prominently in Civil War history, and many Mercersburg buildings have
war stories to tell.
Nearby AttractionsAntietam/Sharpsburg Battlefield , Sharpsburg, MD – 45 minutes Site of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, where McClellan defeated Lee. National cemetery and visitor center. 301-432-5124
Baltimore, MD – 1 ½ - 2 hours Attractions include the Inner Harbor, and its star, the National Aquarium.
Tour Fort McHenry, The Constellation or Camden Yards, home of the
Baltimore Orioles. Many fine restaurants, including those in Little
Italy.
Caledonia State Park/Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville, PA - 30 minutes Summer repertory theatre, blacksmith shop, swimming, golf, hiking on the AT, and cross-country skiing. 717-352-7271 East Broad Top Railroad (EBTR) Orbisonia, PA – 45 minutes The nation’s oldest narrow gauge coal railroad is now a national
historic landmark. The EBT visit includes a 50-minute narrated train
ride and a guided tour of the rail yard. Open Saturday and Sunday, June
through October. 814-447-3011. Fallingwater- Mill Run, PA – 2 ½ hours This renowned house on a waterfall, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, can be toured Tuesday through Saturday. 412-329-8501. Franklin County
- Please visit the Franklin County Visitors Bureau website for more
information on area dining, things to do, and places to stay in
Mercersburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, and Shippensburg!
Frederick, MD – 45 minutes Headquarters for the Union Army in 1863, Frederick is rich in history.
It includes the Roger Brooke Taney home, Barbara Fritchie House, and
Mount Olivet Cemetery. Weinberg Center for the Arts hosts music, dance,
theatre, and classic movies. 301-663-8703. Gettysburg, PA – 1 hour Site of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and one of the Civil War’s most
significant battle sites includes an information center, monuments,
historic al markers and National Cemetery. Nearby is the Eisenhower
farm (717-334-1124). Hagerstown, MD – 30 min The city of Hagerstown offers the Maryland Symphony, Maryland Theatre,
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, excellent shopping and fine
dining. It is also the home of the Hagerstown Suns minor league
baseball team.
Harper’s Ferry, WV – 1 hour Now a National Historic Site, the scene of John Brown’s Raid before the
Civil War. The Town, strategically placed above the Potomac, was traded
between Union and Confederate forces throughout the war. Hershey, PA – 1 ½ hours Home of Hershey chocolate, Hershey Park and the Hotel Hershey.
Entertainment venues include the Hershey Park Arena, The Star Pavilion
and the GIANT Center. Lancaster, PA – 2 hours This major center for Amish and Mennonite culture features traditional
farms, food and craft markets, restaurants and museums demonstrating
local life and history. Shepherdstown, WV – 50 minutes This home of Shepherd University has interesting shops, cafes and restaurants and well as the Opera House, which features live music and classic films. Tuscarora Hiking Trail, Mercersburg, PA – 10 minutes Over 250 miles in length, the trail traverses the Buchanan Forest
District and goes from an elevation of 1,300 feet to 2,460 feet at its
highest point. It offers an interesting variety of scenic views and
historic sites. Washington, D.C. – 1 ½ hours Washington includes the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution,
as well as all of the nation’s capital sites. The White House, Capital
Hill, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Mall and Arlington
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Local DiningMercersburg
FLANNERY'S TAVERN ON THE SQUARE – 5 North Main Street, 328-5011
Mon., Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Closed Tuesday; Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended; Major credit cards honored
FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN - 14191 Buchanan Trail West (Rt. 16 toward McConnellsburg 3 miles west of Mercersburg), 328-2960;
Tues.-Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Monday; Reservations recommended Fri. & Sat. nights and Sun.; Visa honored
MAIN STREET CAFÉ - 111 North Main Street, 328-3699
Mon., Wed., Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Closed Tuesday
THE MERCERSBURG INN - 405 South Main Street, 328-5231
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner seatings 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sun. 5-8 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended; Master Card, Visa, Discover honored
ROMEO'S - 66 Church Street, 328-3323
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Closed Sunday and Monday
Greencastle
JOHN ALLISON PUBLIC HOUSE - 104 E. Baltimore St. (Route 16), 597-8111 (20 min. from campus)
Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Reservations requested for large groups; Major credit cards honored
CAFÉ DEL SOL – 504 North Antrim Way, 597-8700 (20 min. from campus)
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-8 p.m.
CASEY'S - 155 S. Antrim Way (Route 11), 597-8383 (20 min. from campus)
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended on weekends; Major credit cards honored
Chambersburg
COPPER KETTLE - 1049 Lincoln Way East, 264-3109 (30 min. from campus)
Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Closed Sun.; Cocktails; Reservations requested; Major credit cards honored
EJ’S GRILL - 346 Lincoln Way East, 263-1137 (30 min. from campus)
Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sun.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended on weekends; Major credit cards honored
ORCHARD RESTAURANT LOUNGE – 1580 Orchard Drive, 264-4711 (30 min. from campus)
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations not necessary; Major credit cards honored
Hagerstown
NICK’S AIRPORT INN - Route 11, 5 min. north of Hagerstown, 301-733-8560 (25 min. from campus)
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Closed Sun.; Cocktails; Reservations requested; Major credit cards honored
AL POMODORO – 1101 Opal Court, Hagerstown, 301-739-0440 (30 min. from campus)
Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sun.; Cocktails; Reservations requested; Major credit cards honored
GATEWAY CRAB & SEAFOOD HOUSE – 15124 National Pike (Route 40, 6 miles west of Hagerstown), 301-582-1111 (40 min. from campus)
Tues.-Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun. Noon-10 p.m., Closed Mon.; Cocktails; Reservations not necessary
HOUSE OF KOBE - 757 Dual Highway, Route 40E., 301-797-6979 (40 min. from campus)
Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Reservations recommended
IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT - 13112 Pennsylvania Ave. (Route 11), 301-797-3388 (25 min. from campus)
Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Reservations recommended for party of four or more; Cocktails; Credit cards not accepted
LJ’S & THE KAT LOUNGE – 1130 Conrad Court, Hagerstown (off Route 40E), 301-739-7990 (40 min. from campus)
Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended; Major credit cards honored
OLD SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN - Alt. 40 between Boonsboro and Middletown, 301-432-6155 (45 min. from campus)
Tues.-Fri. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Closed Mon.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended on weekends; Major credit cards honored
OLIVER'S PUB & RESTAURANT - 1565-67 Potomac Ave. (Long Meadow Shopping Center), 301-790-0011 (30 min. from campus)
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m.; Reservations recommended on Fri. & Sat.; Visa, Master Card, American Express honored
SCHMANKERL STUBE BAVARIAN RESTAURANT - 58 S. Potomac St., 301-797-3354 (35 min. from campus)
Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. thru evening, Sun. 11 a.m. thru evening, Closed Monday; Reservations recommended; Major credit cards honored
THE VENICE INN - Route 40E, 301-733-0830 (40 min. from campus)
Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended; Major credit cards honored
Waynesboro
FAIRFIELD INN - Route 116 between Gettysburg and Waynesboro, 642-5410 (1 hour from campus)
Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Cocktails; Reservations recommended
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| |  Thomas AdamsAssistant Head of School for Enrollment 717-328-6150 Mr. Adams comes to Mercersburg from The Gunnery in Washington,
Connecticut, where he had been director of admission since 2000 and was
associate director of admission starting in 1996. Prior to The Gunnery,
he was both a teacher and director of admission at The Phelps School in
Malvern, Pennsylvania, preceded by a teaching position for four years
at Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York.
He succeeds Christopher Tompkins, who after eight years at Mercersburg
accepted the position of headmaster at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg,
Pennsylvania.
He received his preparatory education at Avon Old Farms School in Avon,
Connecticut, and a bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College. |
 Jennifer BradleySr Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6205 After two years of working as an assistant director of alumni and parent programs in the Alumni & Development office, Jenn (a 1999 Mercersburg graduate) moved to the Admission office. In addition to working in the admission office, Jenn resides in Fowle Hall with her husband Tom and son Trey, serves as a class agent, a reunion chair, and is an adviser.
Jenn's, father, four brothers, eight uncles, two cousins, grandfather, and great-great grandfather have also attended the School. |
 Michael ConklinAssociate Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6122
Michael is an associate director of admission and financial aid. He graduated in 2006 with degrees in English and public policy from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he played varsity lacrosse. Prior to Mercersburg, Michael has worked in the admission office at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He lives in Mercersburg with his wife, Cally.
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 Matthew D'AnnolfoAssociate Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6122
Matt serves as an associate director of admission and financial aid at Mercersburg. Matt attended Southern Methodist University before graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in English literature. He spent the last two years at St. George's School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as assistant director of admission, coached football, basketball, and baseball, and lived in a dormitory. He coaches basketball at Mercersburg.
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 Lena EckstineAdministrative Assistant (Admission) 717-328-6223 Lena serves as a point of contact for prospective students from their
initial inquiry, to their decision to attend Mercersburg. She is
intricately involved with the application process, student mailings,
and coordination of fair and travel schedules with Admission Officers.
With several years’ experience in the Alumni and Development office
prior to joining Admission, Lena has come to understand and appreciate
the journey of a Mercersburg student which has added a unique
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 Amy MohrSr Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6237 Amy was a 15-time All-American and an Academic All-American student athlete in swimming while attending Denison. Her college honors include Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Sigma Delta Pi. Following a one-year internship, Amy accepted a faculty position at Mercersburg, joining both the foreign language and physical education departments. Since 1999, Amy has worked in the Office of Admission and Financial Aid as associate director. She lives off campus with her husband John and two daughters, Annie and Clare.
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 Susan SimarAdmission Receptionist 717-328-6173 For many, Susan is the first point of contact with Mercersburg Academy.
Whether they are making their first phone call or they have just
entered the door after a long journey, Susan welcomes all who want to
learn about Mercersburg. Susan also enters initial inquiries into the
database and schedules all admission appointments ensuring a smooth and
informative visit for all. As a faculty wife and the mother of three
Mercersburg alums, Susan is knowledgeable about all things Mercersburg
from the daily lives of students to sporting events to campus lore from
the past 20 years.
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 Anna Marks CrouchAssistant Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6148 Anna joined the Office of Admission in 2010 as an Assistant Director. She grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in 2005. Anna matriculated to Dickinson College where she earned a BA in American Studies and a minor in Sociology in 2009. Anna comes to the Mercersburg Admission office from Xenophon Strategies, a public relations firm in Washington, DC. Anna is the Assistant Director of the Blue Key Tour Guide Program and also serves as a dorm faculty member and advisor. Anna lives in Swank Hall with her husband, Tim, who works in the Office of Summer and Extended Programs. |
 Mark SchindlerAssistant Director of Admission & Financial Aid 717-328-6122 Mark is an assistant director of admission and financial aid at Mercersburg and the head coach of the boys’ varsity lacrosse team. He grew up on the campus of St. Paul’s School in Baltimore, where his father still teaches. Mark graduated from St. Paul’s in 2000 and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and three varsity letters in lacrosse from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He worked for a small marketing and publications firm in Baltimore before moving to Newport News, Virginia, in 2006 to teach and coach at Hampton Roads Academy. Mark taught AP psychology, forensic science, and biology, and coached varsity lacrosse and JV soccer and basketball. In 2010, he was the TCIS Coach of the Year for lacrosse, and led his team to the state semifinals in 2011. While living in VA, Mark earned an M.Ed. in educational leadership from William & Mary. Mark lives in South Cottage on campus with his wife, Abby, who teaches Spanish. |
 Jacquelyn RossAdministrative Assistant 717-328-6122
Ms.Ross is very involved with the international component of the Admission Office at Mercersburg and works with incoming and returning international students. She enjoys getting to know students and parents from all over the world. As the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO), she is responsible for issuing the I-20 Forms and assisting incoming international students with obtaining their F-1 student visas and maintaining F-1 status during their time at Mercersburg. Ms. Ross also assists admission officers with their international travel arrangements and schedules appointments with consultants and prospective families. Ms. Ross is an alumna of the Class of 2007, and attended Penn State University, University Park, where she completed a two-yearwork-study program in the admission office. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honors society.
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