Outward Bound Costa Rica and The National Society of High School Scholars are pleased to announce a partnership that offers NSHSS members an opportunity to participate on our outdoor adventure programs in Costa Rica and Panama at a discounted price.   NSHSS members receive a 10% discount on each course. The discount can be applied towards published tuition for any of our courses, including our Summer Expeditions. Join us this summer on our exciting programs that will challenge you in ways that help you develop your leadership skills, increase your self confidence and provide much needed service to local communities as you live with local host families and learn traditional methods of cooking and farming. Explore our exciting 2016 Summer Expedition program options here! Membership in NSHSS is by invitation-only.  Qualified students may receive an invitation provided they are in high school and meet any one of the following criteria:

• 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• 1750 or higher SAT score
• 200 or higher PSAT score
• 26 or higher ACT score
• 4 or 5 on any Advanced Placement exam
• Top 10% ranking in class

If you want to take advantage of this opportunity to become a member, please contact NSHSS at [email protected] or call 1-866-343-1800. To learn more about NSHSS please visit their website at www.nshss.org. About the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS): Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving millennials through unique learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international study and peer networks.  NSHSS members become lifetime members.  At each step along the way – from high school to college to career – NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions. Currently, there are more than 1,000,000 Society members in 160 countries.