Lawrence Schall
New England Commission of Higher Education
How NSHSS helps future focused students
Hear what some of our scholarship winners, corporate leaders, educators, and high-achieving students have to say about NSHSS. Membership in NSHSS provides students with lifetime access to a variety of experiences and resources, including scholarship opportunities, leadership programs, volunteer activities, and partner offers. NSHSS has much to offer a high-achieving student looking for a way to make an impact on their school, community, and the world.
Why NSHSS?
See why educators, parents, and others who support our members on their path from high school to college to career value NSHSS as a partner in helping students reach their full potential.
Kavita Saggar
Parent of NSHSS member, Gia Saggar
Brian Willett and Jim Crick
Encoura, A Division of ACT
Membership qualifications
NSHSS recognizes young scholars who have demonstrated excellence through their academic achievements based on objective criteria, including grades and test scores. Students must meet any one of the following criteria to be considered for membership.
3.5 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) or higher (or equivalent such as 88 on a 100-point scale)
1280 SAT score or higher
1150 PSAT score or higher
26 ACT score or higher
Score 4 or higher on any AP exam
Total combined IB test scores of 36 or higher
IGCSE Grade A or higher
Top 10% rank in class