<p>I just got a postcard saying that I was nominated because of my "academic achievement" . You know, the whole "this is such a great and prestigious honor" shtick. Does anyone have any detailed information about it? (Preferably from someone that's in it). Or what are its advantages, etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>I’m in it. It did absolutely nothing for me. I paid $30 to join (or maybe it was $35…don’t remember) and then paid a little extra for a T-Shirt. That’s all. I didn’t even put it in my college apps.</p>
<p>So its just a name brand thing?</p>
<p>^ Mouse, personally not something I would recommend. However to each his/her own. See thread below of the input of others.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/641473-what-national-society-high-school-scholars.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/641473-what-national-society-high-school-scholars.html</a></p>
<p>I’ve read some info about it on a few sites. Seems like a load of crap to me. I appreciate your guys’ input though.</p>
<p>I’ve gotten that same postcard many times myself and visited their website. There really is no advantage to being a member as far as I can tell, but as learninginprog said, to each his own.</p>
<p>Just a waste of money.</p>
<p>I got a letter about that in the mail about 2 months ago. I didn’t pay the $60 because I heard at my school that it is a SCAM. Now I have absolutely no proof, but the more I looked into it I really saw no benefit. Plus a lot of people at my school that got into it don’t even qualify for our NHS, so I didn’t think it was worth it if the organization doesn’t have a more selective qualifications.</p>
<p>Good luck kfinck10 with your story! I want the details on this.</p>
<p>@ohsnapitskira: You only had to pay $30-35? Have you gotten the t-shirt?</p>