Hi Jason, NSHSS is a legitimate organization, NOT a scam. Invitations are sent to students based on meeting one of the following requirements 3.5 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) or higher (or equivalent such as 88 on a 100-point scale) 1280 SAT score or higher 1150 PSAT score or higher 26 ACT score or higher Score 4 or higher on any AP exam Total combined IB test scores of 36 or higher IGCSE Grade A or higher Top 10% rank in class Or students are recommended by an educator more info here: https://www.nshss.org/membership/. The invitation would have included what requirement you met, but if you would like more details or clarity on how you specifically were invite, please reach out to member services who can provide those details for you:
[email protected] or 866.343.1800 M-F 8a to 9p EST or 10a-4pm EST on Sat. Our members experience real, academic benefits from the society such as scholarships (NSHSS awards more than 2M/year that range from $500-$5,000), free webinars, educational conferences, study abroad and internship opportunities, and more. Our members are students who are academically focused, active in their communities, and are goal-oriented. Unfortunately, there is misinformation circulating about NSHSS and we are doing our best to share real stories and achievements of our outstanding students, member benefits, and relevant information on our website at www.nshss.org and through our social media channels. NSHSS members (Ambassadors) "take over" our Instagram regularly sharing how they are maximizing on their lifetime membership, preparing for college and answering general questions - you can check them out @NSHSS. You can also review the publications and news clips featuring NSHSS @ https://www.nshss.org/. Like other academic or professional societies, NSHSS does charge a fee for membership that helps the society off-set costs of providing member communications and benefits. This one-time $75 fee for membership may also be waived for qualifying students without the financial means through our fee-waiver program. We are very proud to honor and academically engage all students who are striving for and achieving academic excellence, and that is really what colleges really care about seeing from potential students. Honoring and recognizing these students is a core value of the society. However, it seems some people confuse that with the sole benefit of the Society. Therefore, we say: Be Honored. Be More. NSHSS honors students for their academic achievements and opens pathways for high achieving students and their families to more. When you see the amazing students who have found great resources like scholarships, study abroad experiences or summer programs, a peer network, access to corporate, government (CIA) https://www.nshss.org/partners/partnerships-and-collaborations/central-intelligence-agency/ and educational opportunities, member conferences and events through their membership in NSHSS, you will know that were not a scam. A full list of our partners can be located at https://www.nshss.org/partners/. If you have other questions, again please reach out to member services, thank you!