2026 Admission Details
Early Admission Deadline
January 9, 2026 – Online Application Forms Due (link below)
January 16, 2026 – All supporting materials are due (details will be sent upon applying)
February 13, 2026 – Students will be notified of their admission status by 5pm CST
Regular Admission Deadline
March 13, 2026 – Online Application Forms Due (link below)
March 20, 2026 – All supporting materials are due (details will be sent upon applying)
April 17, 2026 – Students will be notified of their admission status by 5pm CST
Students will have one week to Accept or Decline their spot if admitted.
Eligibility
The Film & Video Division of the NHSI is a competitive program. Application decisions, made by the Admissions Committee, are based on ability and merit. Enrollment is limited. If you would like to apply to the NHSI Film & Video Division, you should:
- Be currently enrolled in your sophomore or junior year of high school. Students must be rising into their junior or senior years the summer they attend the NHSI.
- Rank academically in or near the top 30% of your high school class.
- Meet a high standard of character, dependability, and intellect.
- Give evidence of special ability or substantial interest in the media arts.
How to Apply
- Submit the National High School Institute Application including $60 application fee.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the NHSI within 1-3 business days of applying. That email contains guidelines on how to submit the supporting materials required to complete your application.
- Once we’ve processed your supporting materials, which may include two essays, a resume, letter of recommendation, test scores, and current transcript, we will send you an email confirmation.
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