High School Students FAQ
Admissions- Before you Apply
Q. How do I apply?
A. Apply online at High School Application. All of your application materials may be submitted online, however your transcript(s) must be mailed to our office.
Q. Where can I find information on the admissions requirements?
A. Visit Admissions High School Students for information on:
- Eligibility
- Program Dates
- Application Deadline
- Notification Method
- Application Requirements
- Personal Essay
- Application
Q. Can I send in a paper application?
A. All applications should be submitted online. If you are having trouble with the online application system, please contact our office for assistance. Only in rare circumstances will a paper application be allowed. If you need a printed application, please call 212-998-1500 or send an e-mail to tisch.special.highschool@nyu.edu. The applicaton fee for the printed form is $90.
Q. When are the applications due?
A. The application and all materials must be submitted to the Office of Special Programs by February 13, 2009. Applications received after this date will only be reviewed on a space-avaialbe basis.
Q. I am a freshman- may I still apply?
A. No. Here at Tisch Special Programs we believe that it takes time to grow both academically and socially. Tisch Special Programs offers very competitive programs and the more academic and extra-curricular experience you have will make you stand out more to our admissions committee. We suggest you apply as a junior although we may accept sophomores on a case by case basis.
Q. What happens if I apply after the deadline?
A. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before the application deadline. Any application received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the admissions committee.
Q. What type of resume do I need to submit?
A. Students should submit a creative resume, listing all training, awards, projects, community service or employment completed in or outside of school.
topProgram Expenses
Q. Where can I find detailed information on program expenses?
A. Visit High School Program Expenses for information on:
- Required Tuition, Fees, & Housing
- Application Fee
- Travel
Housing
Q. Is housing available?
A. Students must reside in NYU assigned housing. Students will not be permitted to commute, visit or live with family or friends for the duration of the program.
Please visit High School Housing for information on:
- Greenwich Village
- Abroad
Scholarship/Financial Aid
Q. What type of financial aid or scholarships are available?
A. Currently, we offer a limited amount of need-based assistance. Scholarships are given to students who demonstrate financial difficulties and those with greatest financial constraints receive preference. Please contact the Office of Special Programs for full details.
Please visit High School Scholarship/Financial Aid for information on:
- Previous Scholarship/Financial aid assistance
Transcripts & Recommendations
Q. How do I submit my transcript?
A. You must mail an official transcript in a sealed envelope to our office by the deadline.
Please send to:
Tisch Special Programs
Summer High School Programs
721 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Q. If I applied last year and submitted two recommendation letters, do I need to submit new ones?
A. Yes.
Q. Can recommendation letters be mailed or faxed?
A. Recommenders should submit their recommendation using the online system. If they are having trouble, please contact our office at 212-998-1512 for assistance.
topAlumni Contact
Q. Can I be put in contact with a former student?
A. Once you begin your application, you will be e-mailed alumni contact information. If you don’t receive the information, please email our office directly with the following:
- Your Name
- Email address
- Telephone Number
- Program of interest
- Subject line: HS Alumni Contact Needed
High School Facts
Did You Know...
1. We receive over 500 applications for our high school programs in New York and Abroad.
2. We accept a limited number of students to each program:
New York
- Acting at Lee Strasberg = 16
- Experimental Theatre Workshop = 16
- Musical Theatre Performance at CAP21 = 32
- Filmmakers Workshop: Narrative = 56
- Dramatic Writing = 24
- Photography = 16
- Filmmakers Workshop in Dublin = 16
- Acting Workshop in Dublin = 12
- Acting Workshop in Paris = 16
3. Several of our programs have existed for many years:
- Acting at Lee Strasberg and CAP21: 17 and 16 years respectively.
- Experimental Theatre Workshop: 6 years.
- Filmmakers Workshop: Narrative: 13 years.
- Dramatic Writing, Paris, and Dublin programs: 8 years.
- Photography: 5 years.
4. This is a very structured program and students are highly supervised.
- They attend all classes, meals, and events together as a group and have very little free time.
- Teaching Assistants and Program Assistants are available to aid and escort students.
- Students from the New York area should be fully aware of this level of supervision when deciding whether or not to apply to the program.
Grading
Q. How can I get my grades?
A. Upon successful completion of the summer High School program, students earn six college credits, all fully accredited New York University courses. The six credits will be graded according to New York University's letter grading system. Transcripts are not automatically mailed therefore you must request one.
Please visit the NYU Registrar for information on:
- Academic Transcripts
- Grades
