2026 Admission Details
Early Admission Deadline
January 2, 2026 – Online Application Forms are due (link to apply below)
January 9, 2026 – All supporting materials are due (details are sent once we receive your app)
February 6, 2026 – Students will be notified of their admission status by 5pm CST
Regular Admission Deadline
February 27, 2026 – Online Application Forms are due (link to apply below)
March 6, 2026 – All supporting materials are due (details are sent once we receive your app)
April 3, 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 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 apply in their sophomore or junior year, graduating in 2028 or 2029. Juniors are given priority consideration. Additionally, competitive applicants:
- Rank academically in or near the top 30% of their high school class, or have at least a “B” average.
- Meet a high standard of character, responsibility, motivation, and scholastic ability
- Provide evidence of experience and/or substantial interest in the theatre arts.
How to Apply
- Submit the National High School Institute Application including $60 application fee.
- Receive a confirmation email from NHSI with instructions on how to submit supporting materials, completing your application. You should receive this confirmation email within 2-3 business days of submitting the online app.
- Submit the supporting materials as outlined to complete your application. These include a resume, two essay responses, a letter of recommendation, current high school transcript, and standardized test scores (optional). Students applying for the MT track are required to submit a third essay. Further details will be included in your confirmation email.
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