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Who is the leader of Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO The President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner spends her time connecting many of the nation's hardest-working college students to life-changing scholarships and family-sustaining employment.
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Who is the CEO of Phi Theta Kappa?

Meet the President & CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner.
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Who are the famous members of Phi Theta Kappa?

Some famous alumni include Jeanne Kirkpatrick, former UN Ambassador; H. Ross Perot, entrepreneur and Presidential candidate; Jim Lehrer, host of PBS News Hour; Fred Haise, Apollo-13 astronaut; H Ben Kinchlow, host of 700 Club; and Sela Ward, Emmy Award winning actress.
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How prestigious is Phi Theta Kappa?

You can be confident in your choice to become a member — the American Association of Community Colleges has named Phi Theta Kappa the official honor society for two-year colleges. We are the only such honor society with this distinction.
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Is Phi Theta Kappa a real honor society?

When you join Phi Theta Kappa, you're joining a network of more than 3.8 million members around the world. We are the only honor society named by the American Association of Community Colleges as an official honor society for two-year colleges.
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Phi Theta Kappa - More than an Honor Society

How hard is it to get into Phi Theta Kappa?

You are expected to have a 3.5 GPA when you apply for membership. However, after joining Phi Theta Kappa you are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
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Who gets invited to Phi Theta Kappa?

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only. Students must complete 12 hours of coursework toward an associate degree, 6 hours toward a one-year certificate, or 12 hours toward a bachelor's degree and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA).
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What is the hardest honor society to get into?

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is one of the best honor societies, and is also the most selective honor society for all academic disciplines, accepting only members in the top 7.5% of their second semester. For graduate students, they accept only the top 10 percent of students.
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What is the Phi Theta Kappa controversy?

Former Phi Theta Kappa members accuse the community college honors society's leader of discrimination and sexual harassment, provoking an investigation and concerned letters from two college presidents.
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Should I put Phi Theta Kappa on resume?

When putting together a resume, don't forget to list the membership itself in addition to your other PTK accomplishments, including serving as an officer, participating in Honors in Action/College Projects, and attending international meetings.
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What is Phi Theta Kappa known for?

What is Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society? Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations.
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What GPA do you need for Phi Theta Kappa?

What are the eligibility requirements?
  • Be enrolled in an institution that has a Phi Theta Kappa chapter.
  • Have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or bachelor's degree or at least 6 hours of coursework toward a certificate of 1 year.
  • Generally, have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average*
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Is Jeff Bezos in Phi Beta Kappa?

In addition, he was the president of the Princeton chapter of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). He had a 4.2 GPA and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. Bezos graduated from Princeton in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE), summa cum laude.
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How many members does Phi Theta Kappa have?

The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation's colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
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Why join Phi Theta Kappa?

Some advantages of joining PTK are: Members have access to scholarship opportunities which in Ohio alone totals nearly $90,000. Members who decide to transfer to a 4-year school have the opportunity to get financial discounts. Members can receive letters of recommendation.
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Is Phi Theta Kappa for profit?

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is a non-profit organization that is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
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Does everyone get invited to Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa is basically the honour society among the 2 year college. You can only join by accepting an invitation and maintaining a GPA of 3.5 and above. The acceptance rate is around 11 percent.
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What does Phi Theta Kappa logo mean?

Phi Theta Kappa uses the Greek symbols Φ (Ph), Θ (Th) and Κ (K) which are the initials of three mystic Greek words meaning phronimon (Phi), thumos (Theta), katharotes (Kappa) and meaning “wisdom,” “aspiration,” and “purity.” For more information on Phi Theta Kappa, visit their website at www.ptk.org.
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Do you have to be Catholic to be in Phi Kappa Theta?

Though membership was originally restricted to Catholics, Phi Kappa Theta is now open to members of all races, creeds, and religions.
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What is the most prestigious honor society in the world?

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society.
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Is it worth joining Phi Kappa Phi?

From academic recognition to awards totaling more than $1 million each year to exclusive discounts from more than 30 corporate partners, members enjoy the benefits of accepting Phi Kappa Phi membership in many ways.
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What is the most prestigious medical honor society?

Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service.
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How long are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa?

Our one-time fee guarantees your PTK membership for a lifetime.
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How do I know if I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa?

If you are needing membership proof/verification, you can access a PDF copy of your membership certificate by going to our website at www.ptk.org. Log in and click on your name. Under Membership and Participation then Member Details, you will see a link to "Click Here to Generate Membership Certificate PDF."
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Does Phi Theta Kappa transfer?

With a 91% student success rate, Phi Theta Kappa members have a proven track record of success. Our members transfer at a much higher rate (72%) than the traditional community college student (29%).
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