Is NSHSS real?Answered
I got an email from the national society of high school scholars (NSHSS) and after looking it up I have some doubts. Is it a scam? If it’s not really prestigious and won’t help with college admissions should I still do it?
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Unfortunately, NSHSS is a bit of a scam. Well scam is a harsh word because it is a legitimate organization, but it sends invitations to tens of thousands of high school students based on a very generous PSAT/SAT cutoff and tries to get kids to pay money for membership. Because it’s not competitive at all and more a signal that you can pay money, it doesn’t add any value to your admissions profile and won’t improve your chances anywhere.
NHS through your school is a much better honor society to associate with because it’s actually fairly competitive, based on real merit, and doesn’t require you to pay for anything (which is usually a sign that something is not competitive).
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Interesting I thought both were a scam NHS at my daughter school requires dues that have increased each year. When I called NHS to inquire based on the requirements on the website she said the school makes rules based on the NHS requirements but can charge fees which basically cover the fees the school pays to NHS. If my kid does not pay dues they can not participate. Doesn’t seem like an honor.