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2025 Application Deadlines
Early Admission Deadline
January 10, 2025 – Online Application Forms Due
January 17, 2025 – All supporting materials are due
February 14, 2025 – Students will be notified of their admittance status by 5pm CST
Regular Admission Deadline
March 14, 2025 – Online Application Forms Due
March 21, 2025 – All supporting materials are due
April 18, 2025 – Students will be notified of their admittance 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
- Rank academically in or near the top 30% of your high school class
- Meet a high standard of character, dependability, and intelligence
- 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.
