<p>My son is a Jr. and was elected president of the National Honor Society at his school. Do you think this position will enhance his applicaton to the top Ivy's?</p>
<p>It probably will look good for Ivy schools, but also I’m sure that many of the other applicants are also president of some type of club (even NHS). Definitely add that on his application when he applies, it will look good but it wouldn’t stand out from anybody else applying.</p>
<p>It obviously will enhance his application, but nothing dramatic. Just another sparkle.</p>
<p>IT’s good to be the President. Now what did he do with it? Does he show his passion through his new position or is it only a title?</p>
<p>Many NHS presidents apply to places like Ivies, so just having that office isn’t going to impress such colleges.</p>
<p>What he accomplishes in his office may, however impress them particularly if he takes advantage of his position to organize a MAJOR fundraiser, community service or to do something else impressive that’s far beyond what most NHS officers do.</p>
<p>The NHS officer whom I met who stood out in Ivy admissions was the national president , a guy who also was an award winning artist, musician, and math competitor and organized some major service projects with his NHS office. He got into Harvard EA back when Harvard had EA admissions.</p>
<p>Yes, that’s what the competition is like.</p>
<p>I was elected president of NHS and I was wondering the same thing too -_-.</p>
<p>I guess I will try to do everything I can this fall</p>
<p>^Yes, positions such as NHS president are viewed favorably only when the person does something with the power they have. While the changes you implement may not be “amazing” by any means, they can show a degree of initiative.</p>
<p>As others have stated before, I will reiterate them to have a +1 added to my [hopefully] accending post count: Being elected NHS President and accomplishing groundbreaking activities as NHS President are two different things, although both have their due merit, I’m sure.</p>
<p>It is very nice that your son will be president of his NHS chapter. However, it will not enhance his application status. Sorry.</p>
<p>Really???</p>
<p>Just being an NHS school chapter president isn’t going to stand out at all in admission for top Ivies. There are many NHS school presidents and – for that matter - student government association and class presidents who apply to Ivies. Just having offices --even major ones – won’t make one stand out in such admissions.</p>
<p>What one has accomplished in one’s organizations can make one stand out.</p>
<p>if he accomplishes a lot that is well beyond what’s typical that could help him stand out. This means doing more than just continuing programs the advisor or others started or random community service because that’s what NHS requires.</p>
<p>However, to stand out that way, he probably would have needed to have been doing things with NHS --organizing fundraisers; starting tutoring programs and other community service – during his junior year, too. It takes a while to develop projects and to develop organization skills. These aren’t things that can suddenly be accomplished the first couple of months of senior year.</p>
<p>When he ran for NHS president did he put forth some goals and ideas? If so, now’s the time to get started on implementing them.</p>
<p>painless: you’re question is if his status as NHS president will enhance his application. Like NSM said, given the very high quality of applicants to the top Ivies, the answer is no. Is it bad? Certainly not. Your son has been duly recognized by peers and should be proud. </p>
<p>What we, who are experienced with Ivy admissions, are trying to say is for your family to not think unduly of this status as any great boost. Regardless, best of luck to your son next year.</p>
<p>This position is in addition to a 4.99 weighted GPA, top 2%, 34 ACT all 5’s on his AP’s and an average of 780 for his four SAT 2’s. Do you think he has at least a 50% shot at HYP?</p>
<p>hello, NHS presidents! I am one too :)</p>
<p>and it definitely cannot hurt his application, but don’t expect him to get into one just because he is one.</p>
<p>and holy crap, what stellar numbers! i guess statistically, yes, but there are simply too many factors that contribute to the elite schools’ admissions, so make sure he has polished essays, great LoRs, and good interviews as well!</p>
<p>Definitely he does! I mean, this does not mean he will get in, but it will inhance his resume.</p>