Spend your summer steeped in the art of theatre and discover what’s possible.
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2024 Admission Deadlines
Early Admission Deadline
January 2, 2024 – Online Application Forms are due
January 8, 2024 – All supplemental materials are due
February 5, 2024 – Students will be notified of their admittance status by 5pm CST
Regular Admission Deadline
March 4, 2024 – Online Application Forms are due
March 11, 2024 – All supplemental materials are due
April 8, 2024 – Students will be notified of their admittance status by 5pm CST
Students will have one week to Accept or Decline their spot if admitted.
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Eligibility
The Theatre Arts Division of the NHSI is a competitive program. Application decisions, made by the Admissions Committee, are based on ability and merit. Enrollment is limited.
- Students must be current high school juniors who will be rising into their senior year of high school following their summer at Northwestern
- Should rank academically near the top 30% of your high school class
- Meet a high standard of character, responsibility, and intelligence
- Able to provide evidence of experience and/or substantial interest in the theatre arts
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How to Apply
- Submit the National High School Institute Application including $50 application fee.
- Receive a confirmation email from NHSI with instructions on how to submit supplemental materials, completing your application. You should receive this confirmation email within 2-3 business days of submitting the online app.
- Submit the supplemental materials as outlined in your confirmation email to complete your application. These include a resume, two essay responses, a letter of recommendation, current high school transcript, and standardized test scores (optional). Performance students applying for the MT Extension are required to submit a short video of themselves singing. Further details will be included in your confirmation email.
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“The activities were so enjoyable and educational. The other students were incredibly inclusive and talented. Valuable doesn’t even begin to describe this program.”
“I just loved it and I feel more confident in my creative ability as an actor.”
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