<p>Our HS started foreign language societies last year; NHS is the only other honor society, with a 3.75 GPA for consideration (which is probably a third of the class). There is an essay, and teacher recommendations are required. I left it up to S if he wanted to join NHS. He did, and the required community service to remain a member is a good thing for him because it is the only service he does. He is not looking at highly selective schools, (but he is looking for admission to a competitive program at a not-as-selective school) and I am hoping the effort to join and stay a member will give him a little help when applying. He is probably the type of kid NHS would help the most - not a super-involved, leader in many things.</p>