Harriet Vane Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Dd received some propaganda inviting her to join the National Society of High School Scholars for the low, low price of $60. Oh, and she was also invited to purchase various NSHSS items such as clothing or a stuffed lion. :001_huh: Is this legit? Or is it one of those clubs that serves no purpose whatsoever but to take money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValRN Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 DS also received an invite from the National Society of High School Scholars. I googled the organization and read comments (there is a thread on College Confidential) about them. We came to the conclusion that although it is not a scam, the organization offers no real benefits. We also read that several "less than stellar" students have been invited to join. Those statements were made by the students, themselves. Because of that, DS decided not to join and that it is not worth mentioning the invite on his transcript. This is just our opinion. You may come to a different one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 DS also received an invite from the National Society of High School Scholars. I googled the organization and read comments (there is a thread on College Confidential) about them. We came to the conclusion that although it is not a scam, the organization offers no real benefits. We also read that several "less than stellar" students have been invited to join. Those statements were made by the students, themselves. Because of that, DS decided not to join and that it is not worth mentioning the invite on his transcript. This is just our opinion. You may come to a different one. That's my initial read as well, but thought I should check around and make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 DD got an invite also, and we tossed it. They probably bought a mailing list from the PSAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maus Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Is it kind of like "Who's Who Among High School Students" from my generation? I was invited to join that, and it was an "honor" you could write on your college application, but mostly they turned around and tried to sell our parents a very expensive set of books so that they could see the tiny paragraph about their kid in one book of a multi-volume set. My parents declined, though later my mom happened to find the volume I was in for .25 at a thrift store, so I do have it down in my basement somewhere. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Is it kind of like "Who's Who Among High School Students" from my generation? I was invited to join that, and it was an "honor" you could write on your college application, but mostly they turned around and tried to sell our parents a very expensive set of books so that they could see the tiny paragraph about their kid in one book of a multi-volume set. This is what I immediately thought of as well when I read the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 My boys had invites in their respective years. We tossed them. I see it as nothing more than seeking $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 My boys had invites in their respective years. We tossed them. I see it as nothing more than seeking $$. :iagree: That was the impression I got also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Dd received an invitation today. Honestly, I figured if they were searching us out, it likely involved money, but they weren't planning on giving me any. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 My boys had invites in their respective years. We tossed them. I see it as nothing more than seeking $$. Me too! I might even go so far as to say, putting it on your college applications might make you look like a dupe since I suspect they know what it is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverland Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 This stuff goes straight to the garbage can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 We got one too a few days ago! We Won't be applying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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