Located at Lake Tahoe, California, Sugar Bowl Academy is a fully accredited college preparatory high school for competitive skiers. It's a world-class ski academy for Alpine, Nordic and Freeride athletes.

Interested in Sugar Bowl Academy? Follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Complete a Student Inquiry Form.

The Sugar Bowl Academy Inquiry Form can be found to the right. Once completed, the Director of Admissions will reach out to you.

 

Step 2: Schedule a Campus Visit and Interview.

In-person visits are strongly encouraged. For those who are unable, an online video interview is required. Your visit will include a campus tour, classroom visits, on-snow and/or dryland training sessions and meetings with the Head of School, our admission team, and the appropriate head coach. To schedule a Campus Visit and Interview, you must first complete the Student Inquiry Form. You can find directions to our campus here.

 

Step 3: Complete the Sugar Bowl Academy Application.

Once you have visited and feel Sugar Bowl Academy is the right fit for you, complete the online Sugar Bowl Academy Application. You will be able to access it after filling out an Inquiry Form.

 

Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid

Sugar Bowl Academy offers need-based financial aid awards. Learn more here

 

IMPORTANT Admissions DEADLINES

  • If we receive your application by January 15, 2019, we'll notify you of our admission decision by January 31, 2019.

  • If we receive your application by March 15, 2019, we'll notify you of our admission decision by April 1, 2019.

  • The admissions team will continue to review applications after the March 15 deadline while spaces are still available.

  • Signed enrollment contracts and 10% tuition deposit are due April 15.

 

QUESTIONS?

For questions about the admissions process, contact the SBA admission team at admission@sbacademy.org.

For additional information about financial aid, please contact John Horsch, Executive Director, SBSTA at jhorsch@sbacademy.org.

The Admissions Process

Interested in Sugar Bowl Academy? Follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Complete a Student-Athlete Inquiry Form.

The Sugar Bowl Academy Inquiry Form can be found to the right. Once completed, the Director of Admissions will reach out to you to schedule a virtual meeting to answer any questions, talk through the next steps in the application process, and schedule a campus visit.

Step 2: Complete the Sugar Bowl Academy Application.

Once you have submitted the inquiry, you will receive a login from MySBA. When logged in, you will be connected to the application portal and can begin completing the application.

Step 3: Family Visit

In-person visits are strongly encouraged. Your visit will include a campus tour, on-snow and/or dryland training sessions, and meetings with athletic and leadership team members. If you are unable to visit in person, we require video of the student-athlete skiing and participation in a virtual interview. When possible, it is helpful to have a fully completed application prior to your campus visit.

You can find directions to our campus here.

 

Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid

Sugar Bowl Academy offers need-based financial aid awards. Learn more here.

 

QUESTIONS?

For questions about the admissions process, contact Taylor Combs, Advancement Association & Admissions Director, at tcombs@sbacademy.org.

For additional information about financial aid, contact Ursula Riina, Director of Business Administration, at uriina@sbacademy.org.