DW got it for DD, but to me a more important consideration is whether there is any actual benefit to membership. And I think the answer to that is "No."
If college admissions placed any value on membership, there there would be some benefit. But I don't think they do. Most colleges look at GPA, weighted GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores, and/or extra-curriculars. I don't think a certificate you paid $75 for would have much weight for college admissions.
I think they do give a cord for the graduate to wear on graduation day, but some high schools do not recognize the organization and will not permit wearing their cord.
True, but colleges also provide that info and can probably provide more targeted information. It depends greatly on the college, but many have very specific scholarships which would not be available anywhere but through that college.Not worried about admissions. They claim to line students up with scholarship opportunities which might be valuable if they can field possible opportuniteis.
No, they send that letter to nearly everybody, preying on your vanity to get you to pay.
It reminds me of the “Who’s Who” bound books in the 80’s
My 3 children were perfectly average students. Never took a single AP or honors course. Scarecely an A among the 3 of them. They got those letters and bumper stickers too.
BTW the oldest two are college-age and thriving in their choice of degrees. Both even got merit aid at their colleges. That’s where you are going to find the bulk of “scholarships” not a clearinghouse.
Time spent on summer/after school part time jobs offered at least as much cash as writing scholarships essays.
It doesn’t have anything to do with NHS.We did not sign up for it for DD. She was already in it for her school. She did not need it for acceptance for colleges. She just graduated with bachelor degree. Save your money.