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umm generally speaking, a 3.4 isn't low for a college gpa..
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It's low for an honor society. It's a strong GPA for an average student but is very low for honors students.
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Would I be considered a candidate if there is no chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in my school?
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No, your college must have a chapter in order for you to be a member. You can find information on chartering a chapter here. PM me if you want some help. There is also information at
http://www.ptk.org/chapters/chartering/
Regarding Bill Clinton being a Golden Key alumnus: No, he isn't. It wasn't even founded until he was out of college. He is an honorary member. It's kinda like saying Eleanor Roosevelt attended and graduated from Russell Sage College because they gave her an honorary degree. It means nothing.
Additionally, Phi Theta Kappa was using "The Golden Key" as the name of its publication well before the Golden Key society was ever dreamt of. There are about $400,000 total worth of scholarships for Golden Key members; the total for Phi Theta Kappa is pushing $40 million now. Transfer applications often ask if you are a Phi Theta Kappan; I have never seen Golden Key mentioned.
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Who's Who Honors are not a scam. The books are legitimate.
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No one doubts that the books are real. What people are saying, correctly, is that they are meaningless. It is about as much of an "honor" as your mom getting a "My Child Is a Super Student at Podunk Middle School" bumper sticker.
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The National Dean's List is a legitimate honor. You must be nominated and have a high GPA.
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Every single Phi Theta Kappa member is automatically "nominated" for Phi Theta Kappa. The book company just buys the list of new inductees and spams people to join. It's not an honor if everyone else has it.
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It is a significant honor, and many places do look for it.
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Name one. Seriously. I'm curious.
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If you really are concerned actually go ask your college councilor or advisor.
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And any advisor worth their salt will tell you what others have said, which is that NDL and Who's Who are scams and somewhat embarrassing to list on your applications. We are specifically told not to do it.
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Btw for ppls asking, PTK is for community colleges only.
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No, it's not. There are plenty of junior colleges, like Landmark and Dean, that have chapters, and there are also chapters at colleges that offer Bachelor's programs in addition to the Associate ones. But yes, it is primarily community colleges.
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. If you are in cc and your school don't have a chapter, why not try to open one yourself? That looks incredible on apps 
I filled out information and everything, but I didn't buy any products, lol.
