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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Colorado Academy!

Choosing a school is an important and impactful decision. We are delighted that you’re interested in applying to CA, and we are eager to get to know you during the admission season. Let’s get started!

Key Dates and Information

  • Apply today: Start the application process for the 2027-2028 school year by creating an account and submitting Step 1: Student Form. 
    • There is no fee to apply to CA.
    • Once Step 1 is submitted, families may log back in to their account to view the remaining steps of the process.
  • Schedule a Parent Tour and/or Student Visit: Parents/guardians may register for a Parent Tour and/or Student Visit through the calendar on the checklist after submitting Step 1: Student Form.
  • October 24: Save the Date for our Admission Athletics Open house! Register here.
  • November 3: Register for CA's Fall SPEAK event featuring Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor. Learn more and register.
  • January 15: Deadline to complete ALL steps of the process including teacher recommendations, transcripts, testing, videos, and visits. 
  • February 15: Deadline to apply for financial aid, if interested. With over $6 million in tuition assistance each year, we welcome students and families from all backgrounds to consider CA, no matter their financial circumstances. 
  • Late February: The first round of admission decisions are sent to families who completed the process by the January 15 deadline:
    • Grades 6-11: Friday, February 19, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. MT
    • Pre-K-Grade 5: Friday, February 26, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. MT

Select Your Division

The specific application steps for each division are outlined here: 

Lower School (Pre-K-Grade 5)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Upper School (Grades 9-12).

Please note, if applying after the January 15 deadline, the application is considered for the wait pool.

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