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How to Apply

We are looking for talented, highly motivated students who are passionate about musical theatre and who are ready for a rigorous program. We mimic the Northeastern undergraduate application review process by performing a holistic review—reviewing all areas of the application equally (academic, extracurricular, etc.). Application requirements include:  

  • Online Application 
  • Transcript: An unofficial high school transcript or report cards 
  • Personal statement: a short statement (maximum of 250 words) describing your passion for the subject matter, your motivation for enrolling in the program, and what you hope to gain from the experience  
  • For Musical Theatre Intensive applicants:
    • Within the application, students must submit the name and contact information for at least one teacher, counselor, or performance coach as a reference. 
    • A headshot and theatre resume
    • An audition video consisting of two contrasting 16-32 bar song cuts from the Broadway repertoire. 
      • No pop or rock songs, please. 
      • Please state your name, hometown, and the titles of your audition selections at the beginning of your video. 
      • You must use live or taped accompaniment. Acapella audition will not be considered. 
      • Make sure your video shot is at least from the waist up. 
      • Please do not submit a video from a production. 
  • For Dance Workshop applicants:
    • A headshot and dance resume.  
    • A dance photo (either in first arabesque or tendu a la seconde). 

Students should be rising juniors or seniors in high school and at least 16 years old by the start of their program.

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Important Dates & Deadlines  

Priority Deadline

  • Applications Open – early December
  • Priority Application Deadline – January 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Priority Application Decision Release via email – end of January
  • Priority Application Deposit Deadline – February 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Final Tuition Deadline (Full tuition payment due) – May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Regular Deadline

  • Applications Open – early December
  • Regular Application Deadline – February 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Regular Application Decision Release via email – mid-March
  • Regular Application Deposit Deadline- March 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Final Tuition Deadline (Full tuition payment due) – May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Late Deadline

  • Applications Open – early December
  • Late Application Deadline – March 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Late Application Decision Release via email – early April
  • Late Application Deposit Deadline – April 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Final Tuition Deadline (Full tuition payment due) – May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET

PLEASE NOTE:

  • A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total tuition due (after financial aid/discounts) will be required to secure a space in the program for admitted students. All deadlines are set to Eastern Time (ET).
  • Deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity allows. As more students are admitted than there are spaces in each program and programs typically fill before the deposit deadline, we recommend depositing as soon as possible once admitted.
  • Families experiencing any financial concerns regarding deposits are encouraged to reach out to precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu. 
  • In the event of extremely high interest, a Pre-College program may become closed for applications after the priority application deadline. For students interested in a specific Pre-College program, we recommend applying by the priority deadline noted above.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Program Tuition
The tuition for the 2026 NYC Musical Theatre Intensive residential program is $4,895. This includes program tuition, course materials, housing, some meals, and social activities. A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total tuition due (after financial aid/discounts) will be required to secure a space in the program for admitted students. 

The tuition for the 2026 NYC Dance Workshop is $400. This includes program tuition, course materials, and lunch each day. A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total tuition due (after financial aid/discounts) will be required to secure a space in the program for admitted students. 

Financial Aid
Accelerate Pre-College Programs strives to work with families to make our programs financially accessible. Accelerate’s financial aid awards are typically in the form of scholarships or program discounts. Students can apply to be considered for financial aid within the program application. Families will be asked to provide the following information:  

  • Adjusted gross income from most recent federal tax return  
  • Number of dependents in the household 
  • There is also an open-ended question where students can provide any additional information that may give context to their financial need 

All admitted students will be considered for need-based aid. Students will receive their financial aid award information with their program admission decision.

Flexibility
Families experiencing any financial concerns regarding tuition or deposits are encouraged to reach out to precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu.

Scholarships and Discounts

  • Need-based scholarships awarded by Accelerate Pre-College Programs
  • High school and community-based organization partner sponsorships — visit our Partners page to learn more

More Information

Visit our New York City programs page for detailed program information and dates for our Summer 2026 programs. To keep up to date with the latest program announcements, complete inquiry form.