luke6smith
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Who else, if anyone, is getting inducted into NHS tonight?
I get inducted in AugustWho else, if anyone, is getting inducted into NHS tonight?
My apologies.You killed it, tommyboy.
Congratulations! NHS is a great accomplishment !!! It is a great building block on your resume!Who else, if anyone, is getting inducted into NHS tonight?
A lot of things can go on your h.s. resume, but as it relates to what matters in applying to an SA, they will be more interested in what you actually did as part of these various clubs/groups.
So true!
This is meant in kindness, and please understand that is my intention.
Being a member of NHS checks the box/square...awards
Being involved in NHS ( elected official) is what will stand out!
My NHS gave president to a girl whose parents made a massive donation to the school... This was not the first time that she won a school event through bribery.Sadly, the elections for NHS at our school gave the presidency to a guy who promised snacks.
I wish I was kidding.....
My son was elected President of his NHS, and won it despite two of his competitors handing out lavish (by kids standards) gifts to the NHS members the morning of the vote. Each was allowed to make a brief speach before the vote, and my son said, "I don't have anything to hand out in exchange for your vote, but I'll remind you, the gifts you were just given by the others can't be taken back at this point, and you owe them nothing for the gifts regardless of who you vote for. I just suggest that you vote for someone who's character isn't the type that leads him to pay for votes, and who relies on who he is". He won in a landslide, and several of the NHS kids told me later that it was really cool.Sadly, the elections for NHS at our school gave the presidency to a guy who promised snacks.
I wish I was kidding.....
Yeah, I ran for student government this year but lost a lot of votes because I am known as the kid who will not be seen within 5 miles of a "party". I put party in quotations because it is basically a drug and alcohol den at my school because all the kids are rich and can afford anything they want. Luckily I did get elected to my schools honor council because the teachers choose who they think are the most respectable and honorable kids to lead the school. It is silly how high school elections work, it seems like the worse the person you are, the better the chance you have.That's my frustration brovol. Admissions people see president of clubs and varsity captain positions as "leadership" when the strongest leaders in the club/team aren't always the most well known kids. It is usually a popularity contest. On my son's state championship football team, the captains (with 1 notable exception) were the kids who liked to party and were socially popular. It's especially hard for my daughter as she's a natural leader (albeit rough around the edges), but as a teenage girl she's seen as a bossy b*tch. That does not win you votes.
That's awesome! If you don't mind me asking, what were your strong points? I am in NHS but have a pretty low cumulative GPA due to a rather lacking freshmen year, I am very nervous because of this.If it makes anyone feel better, I received an appointment without being part of the NHS. There are many other factors involved, but it's not all over if you're not in.
I wish someone had told me this last year-I was so anxious about not being able to check that box on the app. I thought I'd put this out there in case it helps anyone else.