Do colleges care about honor society?

So don’t get so excited about being in the National Honor Society. Colleges don’t care about meaningless honors. They care about passion, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, determination, hard work, and talent. There are other meaningless associations and honors that we’ll be discussing in future blog posts.

Do colleges look at National Honor Society membership?

Being a member of the National Honor Society shows that you are among the best students in your class, not just in terms of academics but also in terms of leadership, service, and character. College admissions committees like to see anything that sets you apart as a top student, and this is one of them.

Is joining an honors society worth it?

Many people who join college honor societies only do it to boost their resumes. If you’re actively networking through the society in order to obtain scholarships and job opportunities after graduation, there’s a good chance that joining will be worthwhile for you.

What GPA do you need for National Honor Society?

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. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)

How can the national honor society be improved?

Organize a book drive for local libraries and schools. Volunteer at a local library. Start a community service organization at your school. Organize a team for a walk to raise money for charities.

How many service hours do you need for National Honor Society?

10 hours

What does Njhs do for the community?

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

Does volunteering at a church count as community service?

For example, being an altar server, an acolyte, a Sunday school teacher, or performing music during a religious service does not count as volunteer service. However, participation in community outreach (soup kitchen, food drives, etc) sponsored by the church does constitute community volunteer service.

What can be considered as community service?

Helping the Hungry and/or HomelessBuild a house with Habitat for Humanity.Donate your old clothes.Volunteer at a soup kitchen.Donate old eyeglasses to an organization that collects that and distributes them to people in need.Donate non-perishable food to a food bank.Donate blankets to a homeless shelter.