Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 16:55     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
I JUST got off a physician's webpage. He noted that he had graduated from college phi beta kappa, and later mentioned another honor society with the explanation "which is the medical equivalent of phi beta kappa." And this person was OLD!

So the cache continues.

Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 16:35     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:I was in it. Entry requirements may vary from institution to institution, but at least my college, all PBK really signified was that I got good grades across a relatively wide range of courses--something that was readily apparent in my transcripts already. PBK membership isn't an achievement in-and-of-itself, it is simply recognition of prior achievements. By all means if she wants to join and has $95 to spare she should go for it (and be proud of her awesome grades!) and she can list it under "Awards and Honors" in a CV or resume. That’s what I did, but I’m not positive it added anything to my CV that my Latin honors, GPA, and the classes/grades on my transcript didn’t.


There are a lot of circumstances where you share a resume or CV but not a transcript, and having PBK on a resume is a boost. A college may not have a class rank but PBK suggests you were in the top 10%.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 16:31     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Of course she should pay the 95 dollars to join phi beta kappa! This is not even a question. If it’s a financial hardship ask if there is a fee waiver.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 16:29     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

You sound very sheltered.


You sound very naive. If you know anything about the cost of this kind of thing on college campuses today, $95 is nothing.

NP. It is a legitimate question. My kid gets invitations for things like this all the time. Psi Chi. National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Phi Kappa Phi. Golden Key Honor Society. Order of Omega. The list goes on. Sure, $95 may not be a significant amount of money in the grand scheme of things, but we’re not going to throw $95 at every last organization that wants to flatter her. It is helpful to know what is and isn’t “worth it”, what is actually something that is legitimately impressive/valued to have on a resume for a workplace or grad school and what just screams “I’m a sucker.”

This!

Congrats to your DD, OP. What a great accomplishment.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 16:22     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

You sound very sheltered.


You sound very naive. If you know anything about the cost of this kind of thing on college campuses today, $95 is nothing.


You both sound kinda obnoxious.

OP asked a question.

Naive or not, she wasn't sure of something outside of her experience and she asked. I think that says good things about her. So just answer the question.

OP - it is definitely worth the money. Your child will get to put this on her resume forever, and people will care. It is quite an accomplishment so you should be very proud of her!

Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 11:31     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

You sound very sheltered.


You sound very naive. If you know anything about the cost of this kind of thing on college campuses today, $95 is nothing.

NP. It is a legitimate question. My kid gets invitations for things like this all the time. Psi Chi. National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Phi Kappa Phi. Golden Key Honor Society. Order of Omega. The list goes on. Sure, $95 may not be a significant amount of money in the grand scheme of things, but we’re not going to throw $95 at every last organization that wants to flatter her. It is helpful to know what is and isn’t “worth it”, what is actually something that is legitimately impressive/valued to have on a resume for a workplace or grad school and what just screams “I’m a sucker.”
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 09:52     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Yes, sign up. THis is one of the few honor societies that is not a scam.

It is legit, and meaningful to those in the known.

Congratulations to your DC!
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 09:51     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it is $95. It is not a significant amount of money. NP here

You sound very sheltered.


You sound very naive. If you know anything about the cost of this kind of thing on college campuses today, $95 is nothing.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2020 09:46     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
My school (SLAC, highly regarded among those who know SLACs but not as well-known as a big university) did not have Latin honors, so I was thrilled to be chosen for PBK. It is on my resume and 25 years later, I am still pleased to have it there.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 23:43     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
You put it on your resume for the rest of your life.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 22:43     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
I was in it. Entry requirements may vary from institution to institution, but at least my college, all PBK really signified was that I got good grades across a relatively wide range of courses--something that was readily apparent in my transcripts already. PBK membership isn't an achievement in-and-of-itself, it is simply recognition of prior achievements. By all means if she wants to join and has $95 to spare she should go for it (and be proud of her awesome grades!) and she can list it under "Awards and Honors" in a CV or resume. That’s what I did, but I’m not positive it added anything to my CV that my Latin honors, GPA, and the classes/grades on my transcript didn’t.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 22:37     Subject: Re:Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:Yes. At most schools, PBK is much harder to earn than any of the Latin honors.


The Latin honors are usually based on how you do in your major/department. PBK is for overall academic course work as an undergraduate.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 22:35     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
It's legit and difficult to get. It's a decent resume booster, however, it’s just based off your GPA and the classes you’ve taken — which would be seen on your transcript anyway. If she’s got $95 to spare then there’s no downside at all.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 22:31     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
Anonymous wrote:OP, are you serious? Do you have any idea what you're asking? OF COURSE PHI BETA KAPPA IS WORTH $95. It's worth $950,000. Minimum. No exaggeration.

Come on.

Lmao you’re crazy.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2020 22:30     Subject: Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it?
OP, are you serious? Do you have any idea what you're asking? OF COURSE PHI BETA KAPPA IS WORTH $95. It's worth $950,000. Minimum. No exaggeration.

Come on.