2012 Summer Academy Application

Overview:

The SportsChallenge Summer Academy is a selective, national program that accepts 28 student-athletes into each of the five programs:

1. Girls Lacrosse
2. Girls Soccer
3. Girls Basketball
4. Boys Soccer
5. Boys Basketball

Candidate Eligibility:

• Currently in the 9^th-11^th grade
• Competes at the varsity level 
• Demonstrates distinct desire to grow as a leader
• Possesses strong work ethic and passion for their sport.
• Has the physical and emotional maturity to thrive in an intense, diverse and consistently challenging setting.

Admissions Policy:

• Admission is need-blind and rolling.
• Our Admissions Committee meets regularly to evaluate new applications.
• SportsChallenge encourages male and female student-athletes of any religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to apply.
• Decisions are based upon the Committee’s belief that the student-athlete is an excellent fit for our program with emphasis placed upon readiness for the athletic, classroom, dorm and leadership challenges that student-athletes will encounter at Summer Academy.
• If accepted after the program has reached capacity, you are placed on the wait-list. 

The Application Process:

1. Fill out and submit the application.
2. After the written stage is complete, selected students will be contacted within one week for a phone interview.
3. We will contact selected students with our admissions decision within one week of the interview. We send further program details to all accepted student-athletes.