<p>I just got the letter saying that I am eligible for NHS and I was just wondering, does it really make a difference if you join NHS? I mean, people are always saying "it doesn't matter what your ECs are, just your DEPTH" and you really can't go into too much depth, unless you're like secretary, president, etc. I'm going to join but still, how do I make it seem like a really good EC?</p>
<p>NHS could really go either way. I joined, but it didn’t seem to help me in admissions at all. However, a friend of mine who didn’t join was actually asked in an admissions interview why she wasn’t in it. I get the feeling that NHS is usually expected when you apply to top tier schools, and since they expect it, it doesn’t really help to have it, but it hurts you to not have it. If that makes sense at all.</p>
<p>Yeah, I see what you’re saying. So basically, the only way to make it seem like a better EC is by being in a leadership position?</p>
<p>Yes, but only if it’s a real passion of yours. They want to know what you care about. Is it sports? College government? Equal rights? If leading NHS appeals to you, make it a priority. If you’re already involved in other groups that you find more enjoyable, then just be a member and leave it at that.</p>
<p>I don’t see why lack of participation in NHS would hurt you. I’m in NHS, but I don’t plan to list it on my application.</p>
<p>I agree with VoleurTrace. </p>
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Yeah, that actually did make sense, at least to me
Same here. I’m not too involved in the club, so I see no reason to list it as one of my ECs</p>
<p>So how would people involve themselves in NHS?</p>