Like many non-profits they need to raise money to sustain themselves and so they can provide services to its members. NSCS has actively sought out partnerships with large companies to increase the number of opportunities it can provide its members. Many members of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) have begun to replicate NSCS’s policies and procedures because it is one of the few honor societies that actually does something for its members.

A lot of people who post about the organization claiming it is a scam have obviously never tried to get involved at the local, regional or national level. My local chapter was very in-active but the society still selected me to be part of the National Leadership Council from 2003-2005. While I was there I worked with the national office to send out monthly alumni newsletters and supervised eight alumni groups in major cities throughout the country (to provide social/networking opportunities for members beyond college). I am/was not a paid staff person at any point so I have absolutely nothing to gain from telling you this.

I hope if there are some students out there looking to become more involved in a national organization (and I do mean ACTIVELY involved) you could really build some great leadership experience here. I know my involvement with the NSCS helped me obtain my first job.

I am a member, I joined rather skeptically and should have trusted my better judgement. I received letter after letter and email after email from them urging me to join blah blah blah.

After having paid the 75 dollar registration fee I fell completely off of their radar. No welcome packet in the mail, no membership diploma, no release packet, no more letters or emails now that they have my money.

The members section of the site give you no further access than the standard user will get except you are given access to recruitment
materials to help sucker other students out of their 75 dollar fee.

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY

But what they don’t tell you is there is nothing to gain from loosing that $75. They are playing with the minds of young people who want to make a place for themselves in the world. Nothing will come of joining. This silly organization will not put you at the top of your class or on any “official” honor roll, let alone get you that job your dying for.

Take my advise, trash it. You’ll get more from pasting that silly sticker they sent you on your forehead than joining.