Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?

[Anonymous]

DD was invited to join, but it’s $95.

[Anonymous]

It’s only $95 for a recognizable signal of academic achievement. I don’t know whether it’s worth it, but would you really skip it to save $95, given all the other costs of college?

[Anonymous]

It's a tremendous honor and will help her resume

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s only $95 for a recognizable signal of academic achievement. I don’t know whether it’s worth it, but would you really skip it to save $95, given all the other costs of college?

“Only” $95? Check yourself.

[Anonymous]

If she was offered a spot, she should absolutely join. A lot of private colleges give Cum Laude to half the class now, whereas Phi Beta Kappa has a strict cut off in terms of percentage. I can’t remember if it’s 10% or 20%.

[Anonymous]

Yes. It’s a distinction that really matters to some people who are gatekeepers (employers, grad admissions) and may matter more in an era when there’s lots of grade inflation so GPA isn’t always a useful metric for distinguishing among students.

Is it really $95 to accept (vs buy the key)? I did the former but not the latter. Only membership benefit I’ve used is putting it on my CV. True of DH as well.

[Anonymous]

Graduating phi beta kappa for a top 20-30 College is a significant honor. It’s about top 10% in most places. Like being summa or manga, it’s a nice distinction to have on your resume. Ive had interviewers remark on it. It’s unlikely to get your kid a job, but it can help the resume stand out or get a second look. Especially in places like law and academia, where academic pedigree matters. And if it gives your kid’s resume a deeper look after $100k plus in tuition, yes, it’s worth $95.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s only $95 for a recognizable signal of academic achievement. I don’t know whether it’s worth it, but would you really skip it to save $95, given all the other costs of college?

“Only” $95? Check yourself.

Yes, $95 is a lot of money for some people. But, given what has already been sunk into the degree, in terms of time and money, get the gold star that makes the degree stand out.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Congrats to her!

[Anonymous]

Yes, especially if she is a junior phi beta. Is she in her junior year?

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

[Anonymous]

Worth it as opposed to many others. Congratulations to your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, especially if she is a junior phi beta. Is she in her junior year?

She is a third year student graduating in May.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

You sound very sheltered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s only $95 for a recognizable signal of academic achievement. I don’t know whether it’s worth it, but would you really skip it to save $95, given all the other costs of college?

“Only” $95? Check yourself.

Yes, $95 is a lot of money for some people. But, given what has already been sunk into the degree, in terms of time and money, get the gold star that makes the degree stand out.

Haha, that wasn’t me (OP) above ^^ I guess my thought was that she (and some we) have already put a lot of money into tuition, rent, books, etc. over the years, and not going to spend even more money on something if it’s not worth the money. $95 or not.