<p>If that’s the case, why wasn’t it brought up earlier? Seems like policies, benefits, etc. are constantly changing just to get new members. It’s also really entertaining seeing the join dates of the people bumping the thread to say how beneficial the program is.</p>
<p>It may be legit but it’s not worth the money or time, really. “Meaningless on your resume” is a very accurate phrase here. Not accepting my invitation, that’s for sure.</p>
<p>P.S. - I lol’d at Hunt’s last post.</p>
<p>I received both an invitation to join that was addressed to me, the student, and a letter addressed to my parents informing them of my nomination and inviting them to “respond on my behalf.” If that doesn’t demonstrate their intentions, then I don’t know what does. No prestigious honor society would allow a student, who is a legal adult, to be confirmed as a member without his or her consent by his or her parents - unless, of course, their main concern is the $95 “enrollment fee,” in which case whether the student or the parent wrote the check and enrolled is irrelevent to them. I am a second semester freshman with a 3.95 GPA - if I am as good a student as this group is making me out to be, then I will be pursued by other, more noteworthy and legitimate honor societies in the future. I am not going to jump on this first offer, which, in my opinion, is a complete waste of time and money. In fact, I would be embarrassed to have this on my graduate or law school application.</p>
<p>I’m sorry to hear you feel this way. A letter is sent to your parents in order to help those students who may not live at home, or who are studying abroad, to stay informed of their nomination. NSCS is a non-profit organization, so that 95 dollar fee we ask for is actually to help fund scholarships, as well as volunteer opportunities in local schools and communities. As a recently accepted Graduate student, I can assure you NSCS is an excellent Society to have on your Graduate school application. With a 3.95 GPA, NSCS recognizes your academic success and hopes that you’ll change your mind later in your Undergraduate career.</p>
<p>Give me a break. The mailings are sent out making it look like you’ve won the lottery, they are so over the top. In contrast, my son recently got a letter inviting him to join Phi Kappa Phi (which I believe is the equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa for non-liberal arts), and I doubt anyone other than NSCS cheerleaders would argue with my saying it is a more prestigious organization. It came with a simple letter to my son, and nothing sent to the parents.</p>
<p>And their membership fee is less than $95. Which reminds me, my son has to accept the membership offer.</p>
<p>I see that you are very excited that your son has been offered the opportunity to join Phi Kappa Phi. Congratulations to your son’s achievement!</p>
<p>Phi Kappa Phi, which is not necessarily equivalent but is similar to Phi Beta Kappa, is another noteworthy organization. Honor societies have been established to recognize and promote academic excellence. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is just one of many prestigious societies that looks to connect and reward those who are standing on their own and looking to make real changes in the world. Being a non-profit organization, your level of involvement is entirely up to you, as is the decision to join. </p>
<p>Also, the one-time membership fee may also be slightly higher than PKP, but this fee is for a life-time membership with associated benefits.</p>
<p>Clearly they don’t actually have any data on the students that they give this certificate to. I received a “Bronze Membership” certificate during my last semester in 2004. My GPA after the first year was around 3.2, and 2.7 when I graduated (I was a varsity athlete all four years, in my own defense). Needless to say, if a 2.7 GPA is enough to get into this society, I’m not sure what the point is.</p>
<p>I attend a community college and was nominated for the NSCS. I supposedly only have two more days to join. I’m thinking of just throwing it away. What benefits can I get from them going to community college?</p>
<p>Here we go again.</p>
<p>Received a very similar letter in 2012. Some of language is identical, though it seems the board of directors did not require a lengthy discussion to grant the extension this time. “The good news is, that based on the requests from the chapter-the national office has agreed to permit a short extension of the membership deadline.”</p>
<p>Just a note on the oft-cited certifying organization, ACHS - </p>
<p>In 2006, four of the founding honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa - cut ties, apparently over disagreement with ACHS’ (presumably low) standards. see article: [Phi</a> Kappa Phi Ends Its Association with ACHS](<a href=“error404”>error404)</p>
<p>I received the NSCS invite, after taking ONE course at a participating institution. My GPA, accordingly, is a 4.0. Awesome.</p>
<p>Everybody drink!</p>
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Oh lordy. Hey, NSCS shills, your organization has been determined by the good members of CC to be a pile of nonsense. Now go away and peddle your baloney somewhere else.</p>
<p>I can’t keep drinking this much before noon!</p>
<p>Garbage in, garbage out!!</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Let me be fair: I think that this organization may spend some money on some campuses, and if you go to one of those schools, you might possibly get something out of it. But it’s not going to be a resume-builder anywhere. As I’ve said before, you’ll get more benefit by spending your money on a new necktie.</p>
<p>Just being non-profit is not an indication of its legitimacy. And it’s certainly not an indicator of its quality. Have they ever published their eligibility requirements? There are plenty of situations posted here where people who should never have been invited to join a top honor society got solicited to join.</p>
<p>NSCS is NOT a scam, and I definitely have found NSCS useful. Not only have I met people online and stayed in touch with them through social media channels, but my campus has its own chapter where I am able to spend time and volunteer with other like-minded members.</p>
<p>Sometimes it may seem strange to pay the fees to gain membership, but in the case of NSCS, it’s totally worth it since the funds are turned into scholarships–one of which I was blessed enough to receive through a challenge NSCS held.</p>
<p>Our scholarships are not limited to Universities - Community College members have the same benefits and opportunities offered to them.
Our eligibility re quirements are published here: [Frequently</a> Asked Questions | The National Society of Collegiate Scholars](<a href=“http://www.nscs.org/about/faqs/#q5]Frequently”>http://www.nscs.org/about/faqs/#q5)
NSCS is a collegiate society of like-minded scholars, who seek to elevate themselves, as well as others professionally, academically, and personally. If this is not a society you wish to be a part of then that is your choice.
Have a great day!</p>
<p>@shayquigley: the issue is not having to pay a membership fee. I think that most membership societies have them (my son had to pay to join a different one, and we had no problem doing so given their excellent reputation). The issue here is apparently lack of selectivity on the part of NSCS, as many people who should not be qualified for a real honor society have reporting receiving invitations. And I had a real problem with their over-the-top mailings, and how they mailed the parent separately in case the student happens to miss their mailing (or chooses not to join).</p>
<p>If you have to pay, NO WAY! Love all the new members posting just for this!</p>
<p>More garbage, been on here for over 12 years and it is still a scam. Garbage! Buyer beware, because you are buying.</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Agreed, these are shill posters. Not worth your money.</p>