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The Advanced Studies Program at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH Are you an ASP alum? We’d love to hear from you!

Since 1957, talented and engaged rising seniors from public and parochial schools around New Hampshire have come together for the Advanced Studies Program at St. Paul’s School, a unique, immersive, and transformative program that is equal parts academic exploration, college preparation, and summer fun. Please keep us updated with your current contact information by sending changes to [email protected]. You can also share news by submitting notes for the ASP newsletter at [email protected].

10/16/2026

It was wonderful to meet all the talented and excited students at our Lin-Wood, Lisbon, John Stark, Kearsarge, Trinity, Woodsville, and Kingswood High School information sessions this week! The great ASP road trip continues next week as we venture to the following schools:

Oct. 19: Somersworth High School
Oct. 20: Hollis-Brookline High School
Oct. 21: Sunapee High School
Oct. 22: Manchester West High School, Hillsboro-Deering High School, and Holy Family Academy
Oct. 23: Kennett High School

Students, be sure to attend and meet with ASP Director Michelle Taffe ASP ’85 and Associate Director Donald Anselmi to learn about the application process, major courses, and how a transformative summer on the St. Paul’s School campus can help prepare you for college and beyond.

10/09/2026

ur fall ASP road trip continues next week after wonderful visits to Mascoma, Plymouth, Raymond, Bedford, Farmington, Nute, and Stevens high schools.

Next up:
Oct. 13: Lin-Wood High School and Lisbon Regional School
Oct. 14: John Stark Regional High School
Oct. 15: Kearsarge Regional High School and Trinity High School
Oct. 16: Woodsville High School and Kingswood Regional High School

Students will have the chance to meet with ASP Director Michelle Taffe ASP '85 and/or Associate Director Donald Anselmi to learn about the application process, major courses, and summer on the St. Paul's School campus.

We’re also hosting a virtual information session next week — join the ASP team online on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Click the link to register: https://sps.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bEq78zxwQ5S5kgW-Sv60xg #/registration

10/02/2026

After stops at St. Thomas Aquinas, Profile, and Littleton high schools this week, the Advanced Studies Program team heads out again next week to meet with even more prospective students across New Hampshire.

Next up:
Oct. 6: Mascoma Valley Regional High School
Oct. 7: Raymond High School and Plymouth Regional High School
Oct. 8: Bedford, Farmington, and Nute high schools
Oct. 9: Stevens High School

Students will have the chance to meet with ASP Director Michelle Taffe ASP’85 and/or Assistant Director Donald Anselmi and learn about the application process, major courses, and summer on the St. Paul's School campus

09/23/2026

The ASP is back on the road! We kicked off this year's fall school visits up in the North Country with recent stops at Pittsburg School and Colebrook Academy.

Here’s what’s up next for the ASP team:
Sept. 30: St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Oct. 1: Profile School
Oct. 1: Littleton High School
Oct. 2: Spaulding High School

At each stop, students will have the chance to meet and hear from Advanced Studies Program Director Michelle Taffe ASP’85 and/or Associate Director Donald Anselmi to learn about the application process, the academic program, and other aspects of summer on the St. Paul's School campus.

08/27/2026

Just 14 gifts to go! ⏳

ASP Giving Days end at 8 p.m. tonight, and we’re nearly three-quarters of the way to unlocking a $25,000 challenge gift for future ASP students. Hear what this summer’s students loved most about their five weeks on the St. Paul’s School grounds, then help us cross the finish line. A gift of any size gets us closer and helps your region climb the Granite State leaderboard. Click the link [in our bio] to make your gift.

08/25/2026

3 days. 50 gifts. $25,000. All for ASP students!

The ASP Class of 2026 is heading back to their high schools this fall, carrying a summer that changed them. Now you can help give that same experience to the next generation. A gift of any size before 8 p.m. Thursday helps unlock a $25,000 challenge gift for future ASP students. Rep your region on the leaderboard and rally your fellow classmates!

Click the link to make your gift: https://giving.sps.edu/asp-giving-days-2026/

07/29/2026

Congratulations to the ASP Class of 2026! 🎓

Over five weeks, you filled Millville with curiosity, energy, and a whole lot of new friendships. From your major courses and Writing Workshop to morning chapel and late-night serenades, you made this summer one to remember. Wishing you all a restful August and a great year ahead.

07/24/2026

As the sun sets on the final days of the ASP, students in our Astronomy class put their coursework into practice with an evening trip to the Hawley Observatory, where they observed the moon and stars under clear skies. 🌙🔭

07/23/2026

Earlier this month, ASP alumni from across the program’s 69-year history came back to campus to relive a little of their SPS summer during Alumni Day!

On a sunny Saturday, nearly 200 ASPers sat in on classes, toured the grounds, flipped through old photos in the archives, caught up over lunch, and ended their day with a young alumni panel and a special chapel service. The day’s attendees included a graduate from the very first session in 1958 and an enthusiastic cohort from the class of 2025.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day full of memories, connection, and summer tradition.

07/21/2026

Our annual ASP College Day was another great success!

Following a keynote address by Sam Prouty, executive director of admissions at Middlebury College, students had the opportunity to connect with admissions officers from more than 60 colleges and universities from across the country. Students and families also attended an admissions panel featuring representatives from Smith, Notre Dame, Bard, and the University of Vermont, as well as a session on financial aid with Concord-based education nonprofit Granite Edvance.

This year’s College Day also offered the option for students who attended last summer’s ASP as rising high school juniors to return as they actively begin their college searches. It was great to see some familiar faces back on campus!

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325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH
03301

Telephone

+16032294777

Website

http://www.sps.edu/asp

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