Admissions

Admissions Process

At Carrabassett Valley Academy, we believe the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence thrives within a supportive community. Explore our admissions process and discover why CVA is the perfect place to call home.
Begin your admissions process by completing the online inquiry form. Once we recieve your inquiry, you will receive a link to access the goCVA application portal, where you can track your application status.

Step 2 - Complete the Application

Log into the goCVA application portal and follow the checklist steps:
  • Fill out the application, including short response and essay questions.
  • Request recommendations through the application portal.
  • Upload your school transcripts.
If applicable, complete the Clarity Application for financial aid consideration. All qualified applicants are admitted to Carrabassett Valley Academy on a need-blind basis.

Step 3 - Campus Visit

Once application materials are complete, come visit us to experience CVA firsthand. For more information, contact Lydia Barbie, Director of Enrollment & Marketing, at (207) 237-4458.

WHY CVA?

Carrabassett Valley Academy is located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine's largest ski resort. Our student-athletes have direct access to world-class training venues, including:
  • The largest vertical drop east of the rockies
  • State-of-the-art snowmaking for an extended on-snow season
  • Dedicated surface lift to a centralized training venue
  • FIS-certified downhill course
  • USSS-certified A-level Moguls course
  • Olympian-designed Cross Course
  • Five terrain parks and new expanded Whiffletree park area 
  • 650 acres of backcountry-style glades
Application Fee
An application fee of $50 for domestic students and $100 for international students is required. 

Important Dates 
March 15 - Priority Admissions & Financial Aid Deadline

April 15 - Priority Admissions Decisions & Financial Aid Awards to families
May 1 - Enrollment Contracts & Deposits due
Lydia Barbie
Director of Enrollment & Marketing
(207) 237-4458
Piper Alexander
Assistant Director of Enrollment & Marketing
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