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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of Phillips Academy, also known as Andover, an established private, co-educational, college-preparatory boarding and day school in Massachusetts, founded in 1778. The information, presented as a detailed table of contents and accompanying encyclopedia entry, covers various aspects of the institution, including its rich history from the Revolutionary era to the present, notable affiliations like the Andover Theological Seminary and Abbot Academy, and its storied rivalry with Phillips Exeter Academy. Furthermore, the source details Phillips Academy's modern operations, such as its highly selective need-blind admissions policy and generous financial aid, as well as an analysis of the student body's demographics. The text also elaborates on the school's academics, extensive facilities, two specialized museums—the Addison Gallery of American Art and the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology—diverse extracurricular activities, and a powerful athletics program with numerous interscholastic and intramural offerings. Finally, the source highlights the school’s substantial financial endowment and prominent alumni, while also acknowledging past controversies and its appearances in popular culture.