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NSCS is legitimate. As with any organization, participation is key. It is what you make of it. My son and daughter are both members. My son received a helpful scholarship from NSCS and is active in his local chapter at Clemson University.
I would also like to add something from the "Human Resources" perspective. When I see this listed on a resume I know beyond a doubt that this person received a 3.4 GPA or higher in their first years at college. An impressive feat! Those first semesters tend to be some of the toughest at college. I realize that you will put your GPA in your resume, though you would be surprised at the inaccuracies (polite term) we see (yes we do check GPA and membership verification). I also see some motivation in this person. This organizational membership alone doesn't show motivation. Though generally the individuals that list NSCS membership have many other impressive stats to offer. Does this membership make or break our hiring this individual? No. It is an eye catcher and does certainly add weight to their resume. If you have ever looked over 20-30 resumes in a day you know it is time consuming. Reading them word for word isn't plausible. One looks for certain key words: memberships, college attended (yes, at many places of employment, it still matters), GPA, to mention a few. Sorry for such a long reply. I felt it necessary, considering the misunderstandings and negative comments. $75 is such a paltry amount of money these days. It is well spent here.
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