Being a member of NSHSS opens doors, but knowing how to use that membership effectively in your college applications can make all the difference. Join former Admissions Officer Dr. Aya Waller-Bey to learn how to strategically leverage your NSHSS involvement to stand out to colleges.
In this webinar, Dr. Aya Waller-Bey will break down how admissions officers view honor societies like NSHSS and what truly makes them meaningful on a college application. You’ll learn how to highlight your NSHSS membership in a way that goes beyond the title by showcasing leadership, initiative, service, and intellectual curiosity.

We’ll cover how to connect NSHSS opportunities, scholarships, events, leadership roles, and service initiatives to your broader application narrative, as well as how to present your involvement on activities lists, essays, and supplemental questions. Families will also gain clarity on how NSHSS fits into a competitive admissions strategy and how students can use the organization as a platform for growth rather than a résumé line.

Whether you’re new to NSHSS or already actively involved, this session will give you clear, actionable guidance to help your NSHSS experience strengthen your college applications with intention and impact.
  • How to Leverage NSHSS in Your College Applications Presentation
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    Former Admissions Officer
    I am a proud first-generation college student passionate about college admissions and higher education, hailing from Detroit, MI. I earned my B.A. in Sociology from Georgetown University and joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions shortly after. I then earned my MPhil in Education at the University of Cambridge as a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. I have over eight years of college admissions, advising, and college interview experience. Currently, I am researching college admissions as a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan!