<p>I have a friend who was prevented from entering NHS because he was caught "cheating" on a test, when really, it had just been an extremely unlucky misunderstanding. Does it matter if NHS isn't on your resume, and do colleges see why you weren't in NHS? (My friend wants to get into a very good college...maybe not ivy league level, but still a good college). He was extremely upset about this incident since it really wasn't his fault...hopefully something good can come out of this?</p>
<p>most people here say it doesn't matter at all. I feel that it can be very beneficial, but some strongly disagree.</p>
<p>many here will argue that NHS isn't all that important, but it definately helped my two for college acceptances. If your friend indeed was innocent, maybe they can appeal the decision and try again</p>
<p>Oh, nothing like a good "my friend is stuck in [insert bad situation], what should my friend do? This is my friend, by the way" post.</p>
<p>No, the reason for not being in NHS does not show up to colleges...I mean, I was rejected the first time I applied because I missed the leadership vote by like one teacher.</p>
<p>I do think (or hope) it does matter. What matters more, though, is if the school finds out he "cheated." That is way more detrimental than not being in NHS.</p>
<p>These posts are quite entertaining. Usually it's "My friend lied about all his extracurriculars. Will he get in trouble?"</p>
<p>To answer your "friend's" question, NHS doesn't matter unless you have an officer position.</p>
<p>I was totally ignorant of NHS at my HS. Frankly I was too busy and nobody cared to "tap" me either. Didn't hurt my college acceptances -- admitted to all schools applied, eventually matriculating at an HYP college.</p>
<p>NHS is really random at my school. Many very qualified students are rejected while others who aren’t as impressive are accepted. </p>
<p>I was rejected, an I was freaking out. But all i’ve heard is that NHS does not matter</p>
<p>I don’t the college would care/find out why he wasn’t in NHS, plenty of qualified people aren’t in it.</p>
<p>But NHS does seem different at the schools you all are talking about than at my high school. The only requirement we have to be admitted is a 3.5 UW GPA, and then to keep your membership you must participate in 3 NHS events over the year (food drives, campus clean up, etc…) and have 15 community service hours over the school year.</p>