Get Candidate Dorchester School District Two National Honor

Don't worry. Being--or not being--in NHS should have little or no impact on your son's college-admission success. Colleges judge students on what they HAVE achieved, not on what they haven't.

Because almost every student who applies for admission to Princeton, Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Penn, Columbia, and Brown are members of their high school's National Honor Society. College admissions officers at highly selective colleges look for ways to distinguish applicants.

NHS national policy requires that each chapter set a cumulative GPA as their Scholarship criteria. (The minimum Scholarship requirement a chapter may set is a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent cumulative standard of excellence.

Generally, being a National Honor Society member does look good on a college application. It's a demonstration of academic prowess, good character, and a dedication to service, which are all positives to most admissions committees. However, NHS membership alone isn't going to guarantee anything.

Students in grades 10–12 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school's chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence.

The four basic requirements for membership are scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students are eligible to apply for NHS membership if they demonstrate academic achievement by achieving a 3.65 or higher. Grade point average will not be rounded to meet the minimum requirement.

As an NJHS member, you'll have exclusive access to robust tools and resources: College admission and financial aid planning options, including webinars and a mini-website called Honor Your Future Now, which you can browse by yourself or with your family for college preparation tips.

What Is the National Honor Society in High School? The National Honor Society recognizes high schoolers who meet high academic standards. The organization was founded in 1921. Today, over 1 million students participate in NHS, which has chapters around the world.