JFSinIL Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looks to be an honor society for community college students. Anyone know of it, or have a kidlet who joined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well, I joined, way back in the dark ages. I went to the national conference once. I'm not still involved in any way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 It is a legitimate organization. They sponsor some scholarships and there are some schools (particularly state universities) that have specific scholarships for PTK members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I joined and it was a way to connect with doing some volunteer stuff. I didn't stay involved or become as active as I could have but it didn't hurt to join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakven Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My son is doing running start which is where they go to college and get college and high school credit. he joined Phi Beta Kappa this year he was invited when he got over a 3.5 I think GPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakven Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My son is doing running start which is where they go to college and get college and high school credit. he joined Phi Beta Kappa this year he was invited when he got over a 3.5 I think GPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My son is doing running start which is where they go to college and get college and high school credit. he joined Phi Beta Kappa this year he was invited when he got over a 3.5 I think GPA Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Theta Kappa are two different organizations. Phi Theta Kappa is specific to 2 year colleges. Phi Beta Kappa requires earning at minimum a Bachelor's degree. I regularly nominate my top students for PTK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I joined Phi Theta Kappa when I was attending a community college many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EducationX2 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I was a member at my community college, and because of my membership, I was able to apply for free to my 4 year school. I wasn't very involved, but I know that the PTK group at the community college near me now is pretty active in sending people to conferences, has an agreement with (my school) a state university, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 DS the older just got the invite to join, and we'll be signing him up for it. The DS of a friend who knocked off his gen. ed through the CC earned scholarship $$ through joining Phi Theta Kappa. Plus it is a good outside support of a high GPA for resumes, applications, etc. Here's to hoping for good things for all our DC who join! :) cheers, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yes; it's an academic honorary and also a service organization at Central New Mexico CC. It was worth scholarship $'s when ds transferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My daughter joined Phi Theta Kappa last year, and she occasionally goes to meetings and events. It was a nice way for her to meet some academically motivated folks in the community college setting. She wasn't able to take advantage of the scholarship opportunities, since she didn't apply to schools as a transfer student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 The chapter at the local cc has told DD that she may come to the first meeting and make up her mind later - - she is leaning towards joining as she is going to be applying to transfer to the local state u. after cc. Thanks for all the input here - I have passed it on to her. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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