is it a degree or what?
2006-06-21 00:03:30 · 5 answers · asked by pista 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No, it's not a degree, it's an academic honor society, and a very selective one at that.
It was originally founded in 1776. Membership is granted to only one percent of college graduates. Currently there are 270 chapters and over half a million living members.
No member school may induct more than 10% of its graduating class. It's generally considered to be the most selective and prestigious of all college honor societies.
Election to membership one of the highest honors available to undergraduate collegians.
2006-06-21 00:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an academic honor society with the mission of "fostering and recognizing excellence" in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1776, it is the oldest such society in the United States. Membership is granted to approximately 1% of college graduates, and today there are 270 chapters and over half a million living members
2006-06-21 00:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by burbelicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an academic honor society with the mission of "fostering and recognizing excellence" in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences.
2006-06-21 00:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Hina♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An honor society, not a degree but a kudo for getting a degree.
2006-06-21 00:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by Pandak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fraternity???
2006-06-21 00:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Tezuka 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋