Phi Eta Sigma Rating, Reviews and Requirements. Is it worth it?

What are the requirements to be in Phi Eta Sigma?

On campuses with an active chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, any freshman meeting the following requirements are automatically eligible for membership:

• A cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of any full-time curricular period.
• A normal academic load acceptable toward a bachelor's degree.
• A class rank in the upper 20 percent of their class.
• Life-time membership is conferred upon induction, and maintaining the grade-point average is not required.

What is the history of the Phi Eta Sigma?

• Founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois, Phi Eta Sigma is the nation's oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines.
• Inspired by the past and dedicated to the future, the Society's mission is to encourage and reward academic excellence among freshmen in institutions of higher learning.
• The three Greek words appearing on their crest form the motto of the organization: 'Knowledge is Power'.
• Since its founding, more than 1,100,000 scholars have been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma.
• Phi Eta Sigma chapters are chartered on 378 campuses across the United States.
• Hundreds of college and university faculty and staff volunteers share their time to serve as advisers to local chapters.

What are the key benefits of being a member of Phi Eta Sigma? 

• Approximately $300,000 in scholarships is awarded annually by the national organization, and many additional thousands are awarded by local chapters.
• An important strength of Phi Eta Sigma is its form of government. It is governed by a Constitution and Laws generated by student delegates attending national conventions. At the biennial conventions, student delegates also elect the national officers and Executive Committee members.
• Phi Eta Sigma conducts a biennial national convention of student members and chapter advisers from across the nation.
• The official magazine of the honor society, The Forum of Phi Eta Sigma, is published annually and distributed to active members through the local campus chapters.

Based on the information, here is our review:

Our first observation is: that other than the national convention and scholarships, there aren’t many benefits listed.

Our second observation was: that this is a more general society, geared towards college Freshman rather than a major or niche community, making it more inclusive than other societies.

Our third observation was: that Phi Eta Sigma is quickly coming up on it’s 100 year anniversary, making it a long standing and successful honor society.