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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC's MCPS  high school in MCPS needs the following from the invited applicants (rising Junior and Senior) -
75 hours of SSL for graduation already achieved, 
60 hours of SSL done in HS and documented by the counselor at HS, 
5 teacher recommendations, 
3.5 GPA and 4.2 weighted GPA, 
2 leadership positions in EC activities  
1 Essay
Good moral character and no disciplinary actions in HS.

They also have to earn 10 SSL hours per semester doing society sponsored activities, not get into any trouble and maintain the GPA and wGPA, once inducted.

A lot of this is precisely what the colleges also want, so its not something to dismiss. [/quote]

All of which can be entered on the app separately, and all can be done without NHS.  Read the college confidential link posted above.

[/b]This is a perfect example of why people are surprised when great kids don't get into elite colleges.  They think it is about checking boxes when it's about standing out and being exceptional, not just like all the other great kids.[/quote][b]

Nailed it.[/quote]

Oops, meant to highlight the part that isn't highlighted.  #didntnailit.[/quote]

My kids mcps high school required almost nothing..she decided to apply the day before it was due.  Teacher rec was just checking boxes.  No essay.[/quote]

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