NSHSS Member Event at Columbia University

Be Honored in New York City!

On Saturday, September 20, NSHSS will welcome members and their families to NYC, New York, for a Member Event at Columbia University!

This one-day event will include a networking breakfast, engaging educational sessions, helpful information from Columbia students, and a College & Career Fair. The event will end with the NSHSS Member Recognition Ceremony, where each member will be honored and receive an NSHSS medallion for their academic achievements!

September 20, 2025
Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University
ColumbiaAlmaMaterStudents
ColumbiaUniversity

College & Career Fair Exhibitors

  • CollegeAdvisor.com
  • Horton Test Prep
  • Columbia University Pre-College Programs
  • HelloCollege
  • St John's University U.S. Army ROTC
  • and more to be announced soon!

Event Agenda

This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be sent to ticket holders via Eventbrite 2 days before the event.

Attendees will check in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets, and members will receive name badges.

Attendees will be able to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors. NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for all event participants to enjoy while they speak to exhibitors and other members!

NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus, and then members will hear some helpful information about Columbia University

You have questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvisor.com has the answers!

As a top admissions consulting company, they will draw on their experience working with more than 8,000 families to share their best tips and guidance for navigating the increasingly competitive undergraduate admissions process. Check back soon for more details!

Horton Test Prep will discuss the many changes with the exams going digital and the ACT making the Science section optional on their upcoming online version. Learn what an adaptive digital exam is all about and how it can help with earning merit-based scholarships! Because it’s not just about getting into your dream school; it’s about being able to pay for it.

Figuring out how to choose the right college can feel overwhelming. That’s why HelloCollege created S.A.F.E. to help you identify and research the four most important factors to build a college list and develop a strategy to make the process easier.

Check back for more details to be announced!

Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors, explore the Columbia campus, and visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own.

Check back for more details to be announced!

Learn about Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 by Fall 2025 can explore their academic interests by choosing from over 30 courses, ranging from Art to Artificial Intelligence, taught by leading experts.

NSHSS Members will hear from Columbia University students about navigating campus life, choosing an appropriate major, and other general information about the university.

NSHSS Scholarship Winners will be recognized on stage and will receive their scholarship checks!

Members will hear congratulatory remarks and be invited on stage to receive their own NSHSS honor medallion as part of their induction into the society!

Event Details

This event will take place on the 1st floor of Alfred Lerner Hall on the Columbia University campus. Please enter the event through the double doors off Broadway.

2920 Broadway, New York City, NY 10027

Due to the city location, event attendees should plan to take the subway to 116th St—Columbia University Station or rideshare to the venue. Parking is limited but may be available in the garages designated on the linked Columbia parking website. 

Attendees are responsible for getting to and from the event location. NSHSS does not assist with airfare or hotels. We recommend that you register as soon as possible. Seating is limited, and registration will close once we reach the venue's maximum capacity. Only those who register via Eventbrite will be admitted to the event.

Are you interested in volunteering at this event? As a volunteer, you can still attend the sessions you are interested in throughout the day while helping out behind the scenes to earn volunteer service hours!

Register for the event and check your confirmation email for the link to fill out the volunteer form!

Hotel Information

NSHSS will secure courtesy blocks of hotel rooms at surrounding Columbia-favored hotels. Check back soon for booking links to be posted!

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Interested in exhibiting at this event?

Click the arrow to learn more!