2006-11-16 14:50:55 · 10 answers · asked by newcalalily 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
A person winning high scholastic distinction in an American college or university and being elected to membership in a national honor society founded in 1776. That is what Phi Beta Kappa is, what it means to one, depends on the one.
2006-11-16 14:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by on2lifesjourney 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that Phi Beta Kappa is a great honor. Congratulations.
Phi Beta Kappa Society is an academic honor society with the mission of "fostering and recognizing excellence" in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. Founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 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. Since election to the Society occurs on a school-by-school basis, membership standards are not uniform; nevertheless, no member school may induct more than 10% of its graduating class (most chapters invite a significantly smaller percentage to membership).
2006-11-16 14:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Snoopy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honor award that goes to the brightest, best in classes throughout the US College system...nominations by facultiy, chosen by members...trust that if you are a member of Phi Beta Kappa, you are smart as hell! I am not a member!
2006-11-16 14:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-29 05:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a high honor and you have earned the respect of educators.You also have an obligation to uphold a high standard of conduct so as to reflect well on your University.
I hope that is what it means to you but that is for you to decide.
2006-11-16 15:00:43 · answer #5 · answered by NuncProTunc 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I"m not one, but, I would imagine that they would have missed out on a lot of their college life... getting above a 3.85 is pretty hard.
2006-11-16 14:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sylvie M 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i think its meant to be impressive, its some honors society that you get into in college. my dad is one, because he likes to make me feel bad about myself.
2006-11-16 14:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by ajflkajfsalkfsalkfna 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When you get drunk and screw up you have lots of lawyers behind you.
2006-11-16 14:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by OldCripsWife 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that they are a member of a sorority or fraternity
2006-11-16 14:55:00 · answer #9 · answered by mandie 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
nothing
2006-11-16 14:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋