What are the chances of a candidate getting in if he or she is not in the National Honors Society?

@toomibat Perhaps, but this poster doesn't appear on that thread. OTOH, if you get involved in minor arguments here, then you might want to think about your presentation. Not saying you did anything wrong, but perhaps re-read a post before posting with the following question in mind: Could someone read this as sarcasm? (or some other thing). Sometimes things just aren't worth the argument and are better off ignored.
 
kinnem said:
@toomibat Perhaps, but this poster doesn't appear on that thread. OTOH, if you get involved in minor arguments here, then you might want to think about your presentation. Not saying you did anything wrong, but perhaps re-read a post before posting with the following question in mind: Could someone read this as sarcasm? (or some other thing). Sometimes things just aren't worth the argument and are better off ignored.
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A simple "Not every high school has the NHS so I don't think it matters" would have been a statement of fact. I stand by my assessment.
 
KYparent said:
A simple "Not every high school has the NHS so I don't think it matters" would have been a statement of fact. I stand by my assessment.
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Didn't challenge anyone's assessment. I simply stated We all read things differently online. No right or wrong here.
 
My DD is in NHS and DS is not. She has an MBA and works for a global company and along with her DH makes major dinero. My son is a company commander in the 1st MarDiv. Both are highly accomplished with different HS paths but both have resumes that included serving as team captain, staying out of trouble, and boo coo extra-curriculars.

At the high school in which I teach, the NHS induction criteria is straight forward. I served as a NHS application reader last year. In order to get to the readers, the applicant must have had the minimum GPA and earned a recommendation from a teacher. The resume ruled the day. High performing kids today are involved in things that makes one wonder when they sleep. It is required though in a highly competitive world.
 
Two things to think about: 1) Being inducted into NHS 2) Doing the things the make you eligible for NHS

Generally, to be eligible for NHS, you have to have the "4 Pillars of NHS":
  • Scholarship
    Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
  • Service
    This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
  • Leadership
    Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
  • Character
    The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
These are all things that a Service Academy would want. So I would think the most important thing is to have the scholarship, service, leadership and character. It is nice to be inducted into NHS..nice for parents and great for the school to honor students.

So if a candidate is not in NHS, why is that? No NHS at school? More of a popularity contest? Don't worry.
But if it is because they don't have scholarship or service or leadership or character...then that may be an issue.
 
bopper said:
Two things to think about: 1) Being inducted into NHS 2) Doing the things the make you eligible for NHS

Generally, to be eligible for NHS, you have to have the "4 Pillars of NHS":
  • Scholarship
    Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
  • Service
    This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
  • Leadership
    Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
  • Character
    The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
These are all things that a Service Academy would want. So I would think the most important thing is to have the scholarship, service, leadership and character. It is nice to be inducted into NHS..nice for parents and great for the school to honor students.

So if a candidate is not in NHS, why is that? No NHS at school? More of a popularity contest? Don't worry.
But if it is because they don't have scholarship or service or leadership or character...then that may be an issue.
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I didn't know much about the NHS until this year. It should not be called "national" in my opinion, Every school has different requirements to be accepted. My son was chosen as a candidate, filled out the mounds of paperwork, recommendations, had the GPA, etc. He did not get in. His very best friend goes to private Catholic school. He told us everyone gets in at his school as long as you have the GPA requirement.
 
I got in out of high school for the class of 2022 and was not a member of NHS. I don’t believe that it will make or break your application.
 
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