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As far as I can tell from both my kids, this is just something that sends a mailer to anyone who makes Dean's list. However, I think it's also very dependent on the college campus. One of my kids had a chapter that did absolutely nothing, so it was a $75 acknowledgment that my kid made Dean's list (could have put "invited to join..." on the resume with the same effect). The other kid had a chapter that actually engaged in lots of activities, so it was worth more. Your kids will encounter lots of honor societies in college. Mortar Board may be a good one for Seniors, since the number of kids who can join each school's chapter in a year is limited and selection is based both on grades and service/activities. Phi Beta Kappa is of course well-known. Whether or not any honor society is worth joining is a personal decision. IMO, just listing it on a resume doesn't do anything if it only duplicates a GPA that is otherwise apparent. If the society does charitable work, offers lectures or access to particular alumni who might not otherwise be available to undergrads, etc., then those activities may be meaningful.
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