What do I put on NHS application?

Work hard on your application. Include all the experience you have related to NHS’s core values: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Include things like work on school clubs, experience with sports, volunteer work, after school jobs, and any awards or achievements.

What are the requirements for NHS?

Eligibility Requirements 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.

Is the NHS important?

The purpose of the National Honor Society is to elevate students’ and schools’ academics, leadership, and community engagement. NHS benefits students, communities, and colleges. Colleges have a way of seeing the academic and service commitment of an applicant through his or her membership.

How do you describe NHS on common app?

In general, National Honor Society (NHS) should be included in the Activities section, especially if you made a meaningful contribution to the club, no matter if it was in the form of leadership, community service, etc. That way you will be able to describe in further detail how you contributed to the group.

Should I put hobbies on common app?

Admissions officers really are trying to get to know the applicants. Thus, if you have a hobby you really enjoy, that’s an important part of your life that they should know about. Don’t include a hobby you started last week just to list it on your Common Application.