<p>I just a mail from NSLC saying that based on my academic achievements and demonstrated leadership potential I am invited to represent my school at 2009 NSL Conference... I am really confused why I got it because my psat was only 194 and I don't have any leadership positions...</p>
<p>NSLC is a complete waste of time and money.
Never go do it.</p>
<p>One of your teachers probably recommended you. It's a waste of money.</p>
<p>is it really as bad as you guys say? i got the letter today as well and i thought it sounded pretty cool. not only that, but wouldn't it help with your college application?</p>
<p>What really helps is the stuff that's competitive and free. Normally if you have to pay for that boost, it wasn't worth it.</p>
<p>for those of you who didnt like the program, what were you studying in it? was it the medical stuff? or something else?</p>
<p>you can do it if it looks interesting, but it's not something that will affect your application</p>
<p>I went to the JNSLC, it is the 'junior' version for 7th-9th graders. I liked it, it was pretty cool, but there are much better programs that cost the exact same that would look MUCH better on your applications and what not.</p>
<p>I got nominated for the junior program. I didn't have the money.</p>
<p>hmm, so if i didn't go to this, could i still put it on my app that i got selected to go to it? or should i not do that?</p>
<p>it's a money-making scheme.</p>
<p>only do it if you actually want to. don't do it to put on your app... it doesn't help at all. they are basically just asking for your money.</p>
<p>My child got the lit too, probably based on his PSAT (223 in 10th grade). I'm sure it's a fun program, and you might even learn something, but nobody is going to be in the least impressed.
I would disagree with musicallylatin - many very good programs are not free.</p>