NSCS is based on GPA/academic achievement...so you have to have a decent GPA to get into the organization. Not everyone can apply-- you have to be asked to join-- and not everyone is asked-- just people who have done well academically. I would just skip the induction...not give up the whole thing just because you cannot make the induction. Believe me- it will look nice on a resume when you graduate...it may not seem like a big deal now but it will when you are looking for honors and achievements to put on your resume. Just my final 2 cents!!
From the NSCS website-
What Is NSCS?
Honoring and inspiring academic excellence and engaged citizenship for a lifetime.
- NSCS Mission Statement
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students and encourages members to develop leadership skills through community service.
The Society was founded in 1994 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. NSCS has active chapters at more than 205 college and university campuses across the United States. Chapters are involved in service to their campus and local communities, as well as scholastic and social activities.
NSCS members are also eligible to participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the Society. Scholarships and awards, leadership development activities, service programs, community building and information sharing are the focus of activities organized nationally. This Web site offers information about many NSCS programs and services. If you have additional questions, please contact us at
nscs@nscs.org.
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