<p>I am going to be a senior in high school next year and I just received a “National Dean’s List” letter in the mail today.</p>
<p>I got the same letter too. I did not get the book or spend any money with them. I am wondering if there is any proof that we are even on any list. There has been no conformation or any type of communication from them. Have any of you gotten any reply from them.</p>
<p>I am keepig the letter as proof also. My GPA is 4.0 so I thought it was a ligit thing.</p>
<p>i just got that email(again) today…</p>
<p>If the National Dean’s List is a scam, is Who’s Who in High School also one?</p>
<p>Definitely a scam. Our transfer counseling office warns people against listing it on their applications because it makes you look “gullible.”</p>
<p>Regarding Phi Theta Kappa, however, it is entirely not a scam! I won’t repeat what others have said, but just to give some more insight, I received a $1,000 scholarship my first of college from Phi Theta Kappa (International, not my chapter) and am about to use my second full scholarship (including travel) to travel to the International Honors Institute as an Honors Scholar, so there are a lot of benefits even before you transfer. I’ve gotten to know some of the admissions officers at colleges I’m interested in because they come to campus to recruit Phi Theta Kappa students, plus I’ve received several fee waivers because of it. Really, it’s a good organization, and it is worth the application fee. Even Phi Beta Kappa charges to join, so it shouldn’t be that surprising.</p>
<p>who’s who is a scam.</p>
<p>How do you get a 4.0 GPA if you can’t spell “legit”? Only idiots boast.</p>
<p>Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two year colleges. It is highly regarded when transferring to four year colleges, which is why so many ask if you are a member on their applications. </p>
<p>Some people believe that Who’s Who and The National Dean’s List are scams while others profit from them. My high school nominated three juniors and three seniors each year while others were nominated by individual teachers or organizations. I know that at least two people were given scholarships by Who’s Who. Since they’re run by the same organization I can only guess that The National Dean’s List works the same way. </p>
<p>As far as fees are concerned: Many honor societies like Phi Theta Kappa have fees for joining. As do most organizations that require upkeep. Even most high school clubs have a small ‘dues’ fee every year. From my experience, if you’re joining any kind of club and DON’T have to pay anything it’s usually covered by an alumna’s organization or something else. </p>
<p>To receive an honor is different though. You should never pay to receive the honor, but may be required to purchase something only if you wish to document the recognition through their published means, ie the Who’s Who book.</p>
<p>I also got this letter…after the deadline…but still sent in my info, and I graduated college a year ago, still get stuff from them about ordering the book. </p>
<p>I was very skeptical of these people and was hesitant to buy the book. Thank goodness I didn’t, after reading what all of you had to say!</p>
<p>I also wanted to add something that no one else mentioned…did anyone receive a letter stating they had been chosen to attend an internship in Australia for the summer for roughly $2500??? I threw it away, but wonder if that too is some sort of scam?</p>
<p>im assuming the national scholars honor society is a scam as well? i just got that letter. dont worry, i figured it was a scam and i havent given any money. i realized when they asked for a GPA and i hadnt finished the semester yet. how can it possibly be based on grades?</p>
<p>^^ no people have put (dean’s list + number of semesters or national honor society) but i have never seen a national deans list</p>
<p>but im a freshman therefore have never been on the deans list or had any other college honor roll, so this has to be a scam. how would they know anything about me before the end of the semester?</p>
<p>I am a faculty member of Garrett College, in MD. The National Deans List is actually a real Honors Society. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA to be nominated. The registrars office of colleges sends the names of all students to this Society who have a 3.5 GPA or higher. You do not have to pay anything to be recognized and they send you a certificate. You pay only if you want to purchase the publication with your smiling face in it. It is rather nice keep sake to show your accomplishments. They also publish Whos Who in American Teachers, which is a great Honor to be nominated for, and is very impressive on your resume. So all of you people saying it is a scam, just do not know the facts. You should be proud of your accomplishment as if you get a letter and certificate from the National Deans List you must deserve it, and have worked very hard. Frame it and Hang it next to your Degree. Most people who are nominated also belong to Phi Theta Kappa as the national deans list is run by them.</p>
<p>I have been listed in “Who’s Who of American High School Students” all four years of high school. Each year, I knew the teacher who nominated me. When I went on to college, I was also nominated to “The National Dean’s List” after a GPA of 3.9 at the end of my freshmen year. Again, I know who nominated me then and continue to nominate me each year. Yes, these honors are legit. When I applied for colleges and summer jobs, and I listed it on my resume and applications, all recruiters and potental employers looked me up in the “Who’s Who” Book. Some made mention of my specific biographical information. Additionally, these books can be found in a library. </p>
<p>As stated, I am now entering my senior year. My GPA is a 3.84. This is the third year I have been nominated. When you are nominated you receive a form requesting biographical information, achievements and awards received. When you submit your biographical information, you are then approved. At no point, are you forced to buy anything. The certificate is given to you without a fee. It is your choice if you would like to buy the book and/or the plaque. </p>
<p>My mother insisted on buying all books: “The Who’s Who of American High School Students” and “The National Dean’s List.” Yes, I am listed and yes, my accomplishments are listed. </p>
<p>The counselor at our university encouraged me to list these accolades on law school applications. No, it does not make one appear gullible. </p>
<p>Just thought I would add my thoughts to this conversation. Every honor society and professional organizations require a membership fee to help with administrative expenses. Are we to consider these societies and professional organizations bogus? I think not.</p>
<p>For those of you who have doubts. Complete your biography. See if you are accepted and then check out the book before you buy it. </p>
<p>Just my humble opinion,
CrimJust09</p>
<p>I have been nominated for the National Dean’s List 4 years in a row, and I beleive its legitmate, although I do have a question. I did receive a letter each time I was nominated, but I never received a certificate. (I remember someone posting a coment saying that you’re supposed to get a free certificate as well.) Although there was no obligation for me to pay for anthing, was I still supposed to get a certificate along with the letter? I have ordered books and plaques from the NDL, and I’ve never had a problem–I have always received my stuff. When I was nomintated for Who’s Who, I received a letter along with a free certificate, and like the NDL, there was no obligation to purchase anything. I was just wondering if the NDL was supposed to include a certifcate along with the letters, because if so, I never got any.</p>
<p>Three consecutive gravedigs by 1-post users who all seem to love what most people here believe to be a scam? …Interesting.</p>
<p>If you notice, those three consecutive messages have been posted about a month apart. I am just like everyone else trying to find out if it’s a scam or not. The main reason I beleive it’s not is because I have received all of the books I’ve ordered from the National Dean’s List, and my Who’s Who award was given to me by the President of my university at an awards ceremony. I ordered a book from the Who’s Who, and I received it without any problem. You can even look at the books at your university’s library. I don’t think I’ve been scammed, but after listening to so many comments…I’m beginning to wonder. As far as receiving my stuff, I haven’t been scammed in that, but knowing for certain if the award actually has some type of prestige attached to it does leave some worry in my mind.</p>
<p>LOL…I smell something fishy. I wouldn’t mess around with any of that.</p>
<p>Everyone who joins Phi Theta Kappa is nominated to the National Dean’s List. These organizations have as much prestige as we give them. In a hundred years the National Dean’s List may very well be considered an honor - if it survives that long. Every idea has to start somewhere. However, with that said, I have seen reports online of people receiving this ‘honor’ who haven’t even been enrolled in a college course in over 30 years! </p>
<p>PTK is accepted as a legitimate honor society now. It has branches at most community colleges across the country. I bet that wasn’t the case 70 years ago (at least not nationally).</p>
<p>But, take a look at who is involved with the National Dean’s List… The parent company is Balfour. This is the same company that manufactures rings and diplomas (as well as fraternal jewelry and certificates). That immediately raises the question “Is a corporation truly interested in recognizing academic excellence, or is this simply a marketing ploy to sell books, jewelry, certificates?”</p>