The world may look a bit unusual right now, but there are plenty of ways to engage with Mercersburg.
Thank you for your interest in Mercersburg Academy! We look forward to connecting with you and introducing you to our school. Please make use of the resources on this page at your leisure, explore the rest of our website, and be in touch with any questions.
Submit an Inquiry
This is the first step in getting to know Mercersburg Academy and Mercersburg getting to know you. Get the ball rolling with this quick form.
Attend a Virtual Drop-In Session
Members of the Admission Office host an informal Zoom chat every Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. ET for prospective students and families. If you have questions about Mercersburg, the application or financial aid process, or boarding school in general, we invite you to stop by for as little or as long as you’d like.
Schedule a Formal Interview
Ready to dive into the application process? Get a Zoom interview or an in-person interview on the books by scheduling through the admission portal if you’ve set up log-in credentials or by contacting the Admission Office. Plan for about an hour for the conversation—30 minutes for the student and 30 minutes for the parent(s).
Take a Campus Tour
Campus tours can be scheduled by contacting the Admission Office at 717-328-6173 or admission@mercersburg.edu. In addition, below are two virtual tours to experience Mercersburg from afar.
Attend an Event
Hidden Spaces of Mercersburg
Join our head student tour guides as they give a behind-the-scenes tour of Mercersburg and show you some of the hidden spaces and places to be discovered on our nearly 130-year-old campus.
Passport to Mercersburg
International students have enriched Mercersburg’s community since its earliest days. During this meeting with current students and our director of global programs, we answer your unique questions about what it’s like to live and learn in a home away from home.
Application Tips and Tricks
Are you frightened by the process of applying to boarding school? Hear from our admission counselors to learn helpful tricks and treats about the application process and scare away anything that is holding you back.
Financial Aid Session
For many families, navigating the financial aid process can be a stressful part of applying to boarding schools. We understand and we want to help. This session will help you to learn more about School and Student Services (SSS) and Mercersburg Academy’s financial aid policy. (The deadline for the financial aid application is January 31.)
Session with School Leaders
As a parent, you’re probably both excited and nervous to have your child apply to boarding school. Enjoy this conversation about the student experience from the parent perspective and have all your questions answered.
Seeing Through the Lens of DEI
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Renata Williams, other faculty, and students host a conversation about the multiple perspectives of diversity at Mercersburg.
Contact Our Head Blue Keys
Head Blue Keys are our student tour guide leaders, and they offer introductions below. They also invite you to reach out with questions about Mercersburg, and they’ll be in touch!
Pete Curtis
Class of 2022
Houston, TX
Diving, Eagle Scout, Keil Hall prefect, Mercersburg Outdoor Education, pole vaulting
The outdoors (mountain biking, rock climbing, white water kayaking), skateboarding, singing, road cycling, CARS CARS CARS!
In the diving well, on the track, or at the Masinter Outdoor Education Center
The Irving-Marshall banner run
“Don’t be afraid of missing out on what you’re leaving behind at home, but rather be excited to see what you will experience in a place like M-burg. I would describe Mercersburg as a school for young adults to dip their toes into the life-away-from-home vibe and learn new and meaningful lessons as they prepare themselves to leave for college with access to great sports and academics, and a beautiful location. Also as a super cool school for super cool people.”
Greta Lawler
Class of 2023
Arlington, VA
Book club, cross country, Fowle Hall prefect, Green Team, MAPS, The Mercersburg News (opinion page editor), outdoor track, squash, Writing Center Fellow, youth group
Cooking, reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing violin and piano, hiking, listening to music, talking people’s ears off :)
Sitting outside of Fowle Hall on a picnic blanket with friends, music, and a book
“Boarding school will be hard and it will be scary, and it is almost definitely the biggest decision you’ve ever made in your life, BUT coming to Mercersburg will be 100 percent worth it. You will meet some of the most caring, excited, talented people you have ever known, you will learn about cultures and different ways of life that you’d never even thought about before, and you will be supported and loved and encouraged to try new things, be brave, and be confident. Mercersburg will challenge you to leave your comfort zone, and by doing so, make you realize just how much you are capable of achieving, and just how much there is out there for you to learn.”
Jooa Lee
Class of 2023
Daejeon, South Korea
Field hockey, Fowle Hall prefect, MAPS
Trying cooking trends (smoothie bowl, avocado toast, whipped coffee, baked oats...), hiking, taking pictures, current events, music, watching musicals, biking, picnicking
At the quad on weekend afternoons, doing my work or listening to music with my friends
Step Songs and bonfire at Family and Alumni Weekend
“I chose Mercersburg because of the people. It’s the one and the only word that I use to describe Mercersburg whenever others ask me how Mercersburg is. Students, faculty, and all the community members are always supportive and enthusiastic and they enable you to be the best version of yourself. People in Mercersburg make you feel a sense of belonging, accepting and welcoming you as a community member while supporting you to be your true self.”
Bube Osaji
Class of 2022
Lagos, Nigeria
Black Student Union, Blue Key, communications intern, dance, Student Alumni Association
Reading, writing, sewing, volunteering, cooking, "Grey’s Anatomy," "Gossip Girl," Hunter x Hunter, and Elite
Hanging out with friends by the swings or helping Trini Hoffman, our director of student activities
“Don’t let your fear hinder the opportunities boarding school can afford you. I’ve met lifelong friends and made lifelong memories, become more self-aware, and learned how to take responsibility for my actions. Mercersburg is an amazing opportunity you won’t find anywhere else!”
John Xu
Class of 2022
Shanghai, China
MAPS, The Mercersburg News, Student Council
Music, violin, sports, snowboarding, trying new things, my friend’s Shiba Inu
Rehearsing in the Burgin Center for the Arts
Step Songs and bonfire at Family and Alumni Weekend
“I chose Mercersburg because of the extensive courses, the opportunity to try new things, and, above all, the welcoming community. Mercersburg pushes students out of their comfort zones to try new things and make mistakes, which I believe has been the most valuable part of my experience here.”
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