Admissions

Admissions Process

We are excited to meet and welcome applicants for the 2024-2025 school year.
Start the admissions process by completing the online inquiry form. Once your inquiry is received, you will receive a link and username to access the goCVA application portal. This is the best way to track your application status.

Step 2 - Complete the Application

1. Log into the goCVA application portal and complete the application checklist steps:
-application with short response and essay questions
-request recommendations through the application portal
-upload school transcripts

2. If applicable, complete the Financial Aid application. All qualified applicants are admitted to Carrabassett Valley Academy on a need-blind basis.

Step 3 - Campus Visit

To schedule an in-person tour, contact Lydia Barbie, Director of Enrollment, (207) 237-4458. 

Carrabassett Valley Academy is located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine's largest ski resort. CVA student-athletes have direct access to world-class training venues including:
- Largest vertical drop East of the Rockies
- State-of-the-art snowmaking for extended on-snow season
- Dedicated surface lift to centralized training venue
- FIS certified downhill course
- USSS Freestyle Moguls course
- Olympian-designed Cross course
- 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 and Financial Aid Deadline

April 15 - Priority Admissions Decisions and Financial Aid Awards to families
May 1 - Enrollment Contracts and Deposits due

The Admissions Committee will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline on a rolling basis when space is available. Candidates will be notified once all elements of the application have been reviewed.
Lydia Barbie
Director of Enrollment
(207) 237-4458
Jeanne Rose
Enrollment Marketing
(207) 237-4459
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