NHS/NSHS

[Anonymous]

My darling daughter did not include National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society in her 10 activities in Common AP for EA application. Is this a mistake? She truthfully didn't think they were that extraordinary.

[Anonymous]

OP: IE should she alert school that she was a member?

[Anonymous]

No, she shouldn't bother.

And it is too late now, anyway.

Really. Unless she was seriously into the organization with a leadership role, all membership says is her grades were good, and they already know that.

[Anonymous]

My kid didn't either and he got into several top schools. If she had 10 other activities that are more important to her than that's fine.

[Anonymous]

Nope. Practically every student is in NHS these days so colleges don't really see that as a major accomplishment. It's nice to have but definitely won't hurt you if you don't include it. Unless she was significantly involved in the groups (held a position, lead a significant project, etc.) then it really doesn't matter.

[Anonymous]

Neither did my son. In fact he refused to join despite gpa and community service done. Guess that means no honor cords at graduation. I don’t think he cares. I’m glad it doesn’t seem
Like it matters much.

[Anonymous]

Nobody gives two hoots about NHS. My son's high school didn't even have a NHS chapter and he's at Stanford.