When can I apply for NHS?
You can apply to NHS during the second semester of junior year.
What are the requirements to apply?
Applicants must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and be a current junior.
What's on the application?
There are three sections: Activities & Athletics, Community Service & Employment, and Recognition & Awards.
Activities & Athletics: This section asks you to list involvement you have had during high school. School and community activities & athletics count.
Community Service & Employment: This section asks you to list any volunteer work and/or jobs you have had during high school.
Recognition & Awards: This section asks you to list honors and awards, including honor roll, superior solo ratings, all-city sports teams, etc.
Additionally, students need a teacher reference and a community reference.
How are applications scored?
Applications are reviewed by administration as part of our final review process. Eligible applicants must complete their application within the timeframe allotted. Only fully completed applications will be considered for review by administration.Â
Am I competing against other applicants?
No. There is no maximum number of students who can be accepted. You are only "competing" against yourself.