<p>I got a letter in the mail saying that I got an invitation for this program. Has anyone else joined this? I was trying to see what the benefits of joining are but the letter is very vague and confusing. Also there is a $60 membership fee. Is it worth joining? thanks</p>
<p>this keeps popping up over and over. IT IS A SCAM! My brother joined when he was in highschool and didnt receive anything. Its like they just took 60 dollars away for nothing.</p>
<p>also, pretty much every highschool student recieves this. Its just a way for them to make money. Im pretty sure alot of people can agree with me on this.</p>
<p>Yeah, threads like this keep coming up… It’s a scam. My mom wouldn’t pay attention to me when I kept saying so, but she wouldn’t pay attention since she isn’t as cynical as I am… anyway, the basic logic is that it’s a scam because you shouldn’t have to pay for merits.</p>
<p>I swear I just posted in a thread like this yesterday.</p>
<p>No.</p>
<p>Not really :)</p>
<p>I got this letter too. My counselor told me to ignore it. Eventually, they’ll ask you for money even though they tell you its free. I would just ignore it and throw it away if I were you.</p>
<p>Like most membership organizations, a fee is charged to help cover the organizational costs of fulfilling the mission of the Society. It is truly an honor to be invited and receive a congratulatory letter from Mr. Nobel. For those students who elect to join, the $60 fee is one-time only. There are no annual dues or renewals, ever. Member benefits include:
• Exclusive scholarship opportunities and academic competitions
• Member-only web content
• Free national events and college fairs for members and their families
• Dedicated member-services staff and volunteers to assist students
• Member communications including monthly e-newsletter
• Service and leadership opportunities
• Unique outreach from top domestic & international universities
• Unique offerings through our partners
• Personalized membership certificate
• Personalized press release for distribution to local media
• Peer Networking</p>
<p>^ignore this guy. he pops up in every thread about the NSHSS, and never posts anywhere else. obviously plays a part in the scam.</p>
<p>I received mail from them, too…So it’s really not worth joining & it’s a scam? Eh, just like every other letter I’ve received from other programs/organizations like that this year.</p>
<p>LOLLOL @ the NSHSS01 guy…“truly an honor” that made my day</p>
<p>Yeah “truly an honor”
All you have to do is get above a 3.5 GPA or get a 4 on ONE AP exam. Basically as long as you aren’t mentally disabled, on medical leave, or a druggie you can get in.</p>
<p>Apparently, I got an invite a couple years back and my mom just ignored because “It wasn’t important.” i guess mother knows best?</p>
<p>My brother, who is a high school drop-out, got this letter. It’s a scam</p>
<p>@biovball: you dont have to take an AP class or have a GPA above 3.5. One of my friends had a 3.2 GPA + no ap exams taken and got a letter.</p>
<p>Well their “official” requirements are that but they really just accept anyone</p>
<p>To clarify: NSHSS01 is an approved member for use by NSHSS. Our purpose is to provide facts and information about NSHSS.</p>
<p>Members must be a student in high school and must meet ANY ONE of the criteria below:
• 1750 SAT score or higher
• 200 PSAT score or higher
• 26 ACT score or higher
• Score 4 or higher on any AP exam
• Score 5 or higher on any IB exam
• 3.5 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) or higher (or equivalent GPA)
• Top 10% rank in class</p>
<p>1750 SAT? That’s utterly pathetic.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say a 1750 is pathetic. It’s well above average. However, I do agree that this whole honor thing is not worth it at all. Save your 60 books for half of a college textbook.</p>
<p>i think we’ve all come to the conclusion that this is a scam and not as exclusive as it seems.</p>
<p>^^lookes like NSHSS has made another account</p>