Was Anyone in Phi Theta Kappa (or any other Honors Fraternity)?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>Hi, I am a community college student, transferring in fall 2010. I Have a 3.7 GPA, and I was invited to join the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at San Diego City College. They are asking for $75 as a members fee, and they say that being in Phi Theta Kappa will show up on your transcripts. My question is- is this worth it? I plan on applying to Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD, Cultural Anthropology major, and did a year of AmeriCorps. Is it really worth it to join Phi Theta Kappa on top in taking honors courses? </p>

<p>Thank you for all your help guys!</p>

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<p>I think it really is worth it. Not only does it appear on your transcripts, but it also gives you even more opportunities at different scholarships after you transfer. </p>

<p>If you have the opportunity, I really think you should go for it. [: You gotta have a lot more than the good grades to get into UCs, this will put you over the edge compared to other students.</p>

<p>Good luck with everything! [:</p>

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<p>I can't honestly say if it really matters. I know people here who transferred both with and without membership. It's obvious by the transcripts if you were a good student. Being an officer might carry a bit more weight though.</p>

<p>I personally joined because I wanted to wear the nifty drape at commencement. :)</p>

<p>Now, if you're offered Phi Beta Kappa after you get here.... take it.</p>

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<p>See if you can get into EOPS, they will pay the fee for you. That's what I did. Not sure if it helped me any on my applications, but I have put it on my resume and it seems to help.</p>

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<p>Thank you guys! I appreciate it! </p>

<p>b90, I am in EOPS, so I'll check with them tomorrow and see if that can be arranged at my school. Hopefully the process isn't too tedious.</p>

<p>Calbear2009, How was your transfer experience? </p>

<p>Sakurax, Thank you! :)</p>

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<p>I was invited to join and I would basically do it just for the access to scholarships... is this a good idea? Did anyone here get scholarships from them? I am transferring after this semester, will there still be benefits after I get to a UC?</p>

<p>Look forward to hearing from those that did join about the benefits, specifically in terms of scholarships.</p>

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<p>It is worth is for sure; not just for EC but for scholarship opportunities, and other involvements within and outside the school which again reflect as ECs.</p>

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<p>I am the VP of a PTK on my campus. Yes, it makes a huge differenece if you want it to. Just being a member makes you look like a phony just spinning the wheels, but if you become active, as a Berkeley admissions rep told me, “it adds a nice kudos to your application”.</p>