ADMISSIONS

APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20

FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2021 PROGRAMS

ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Admission to NTI is competitive; applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadlines. Early applications may receive early acceptance. NTI welcomes applications from gap-year students, undergraduate students, and post-graduates, and professionals looking for a broad-based theatrical training intensive. When selecting students, NTI looks for a proven ability to handle the demands of disciplined theater work and to be a positive and contributing member of an ensemble. Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of an intensive study and a determination to complete the chosen program in a conscientious manner.

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WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

Summer & Fall Semesters (Theatermakers, NTI, NTI-AD, NMTI, MATS) - Apply before March 20

Spring Semsters (NTI, NTI-AD, NTI-AP) - Apply before October 20

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Early applications are encouraged! Applicants who submit materials prior to March 1st for fall programs or October 1st for spring programs are eligible to receive priority interview slots and early admission. 

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WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

The online application takes less than 15 minutes to complete and requires:

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• Theater Resume

• Headshot (just a photo that looks like you)

• Two letters of evaluation, or the email addresses for your two evaluators

• Three short answer questions to get to know you

• $35 application fee

After reviewing your initial application, the admissions team may ask qualified candidates to provide the following additional materials. Details about additional application requirements can be found on the program pages for NTI, NMTI, NTI-AD, NTI-AP, MATS, and Theatermakers. Finalists for each program will be notified to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place via Skype or phone. 

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