NSHSS Invitations: How many students get invited?

Hey everyone! I was just curious, does anyone know approximately how many students get invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) each year? I'm trying to figure out how exclusive this organization really is. Thanks in advance!

Hey there! While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact number of students who receive invitations to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) each year, it's worth noting that the organization is not as exclusive as it may seem. NSHSS has had more than 1.7 million members from over 170 countries since its inception in 2002.

Admission to NSHSS is primarily based on a student maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or scoring within the top 10% of their class. The organization also takes factors like community involvement and demonstrated leadership into consideration, but the primary driver is academic performance.

If you'd like to know more about the criteria for joining NSHSS and the organization's prestige (or lack thereof), check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/is-nshss-legitimate-or-a-scam

It's important to keep in mind that while having the NSHSS membership on your college application might help underscore your commitment to academics, it falls under "Tier 4" of the 4 Tiers of Extracurriculars that colleges use to evaluate applicants.

Being in Tier 4 means it's not considered a particularly selective or prestigious honor, and likely won't separate you from other applicants. For more on the 4 Tiers of Extracurricular Activities, check out this CollegeVine article: https://blog.collegevine.com/breaking-down-the-4-tiers-of-extracurricular-activities/

Overall, while there's nothing wrong with having NSHSS on your resume, focusing on more unique extracurriculars and experiences that demonstrate your passion, initiative, and leadership abilities will make a stronger impact on your college application. Good luck!