<p>I’m so confused by this thread. My daughter received an invite to join the chapter at Syracuse University. It is listed as an honor society on the SU website, and the advisor is an SU professor. Why would the school and a professor endorse something if it was a scam? Their facebook page shows an active group, with pictures of the advisor, the students, and their activities. In doing my own research, I have found plenty of professors at respected colleges who list nscs membership in their CVs? Why does everyone here bash it so?</p>
<p>Please re-read the posts. Pay particular attention to the prospective employers on this thread. They have stated that the membership to this organization on a resume is absolutely meaningless. In case you did not know, college has become a big business that is fighting for more students which translates into more money. The money generated to pay administrators, expensive buildings for sporting events and instructors is on the heels of the student through loans and the public through taxes. Unfortunately, these organizations like NSLS like to get in on the gravy train and set up organizations on campuses. These organizations supposedly aid the student when in reality they serve themselves and brain wash students into joining will be “good” for thier academic career.</p>
<p>My son just got an application today. I asked my husband why would you pay for an award? And why is there a deadline? </p>
<p>It’s like when my son was in middle school and played little league baseball, we received in the mail an offer to send in money because he earned academic/athlete honors. We’ve also received honors of Who’s Who and some others, but they want money.
All of my son’s school achievements have been awarded to him because he earned them, not because he paid for them.</p>
<p>Anything that is “earned” should be paid for by your hard work. If you have to buy your achievements something is shady.</p>
<p>Please use old threads for reference only</p>