Theatre Arts Division – Cherubs (Northwestern University)

Known as 'Cherubs,' Northwestern's National High School Institute Theatre Arts Division is a five-week residential conservatory program open only to current sophomores and juniors in the top 30% of their high school class. Applicants submit a resume, two essays (three for the Music Theatre track), a letter of recommendation, and a transcript; standardized test scores are optional. Need-based financial aid exists (no merit aid is offered), though the pool is limited.

Who can apply

FieldsTheatre

SelectivityRestricted to current sophomores/juniors in the top 30% of their high school class

Logistics

Applying

You submitResume, two essays (three for Music Theatre track), one recommendation letter, transcript; $60 application fee