Best college honor societies?

I've heard that joining honor societies can be very beneficial. What are some of the best college honor societies out there? How do I go about joining them once I'm in college?

There are several reputable honor societies that are respected by colleges and future employers. Some of the best ones include:

1. Phi Beta Kappa (PBK): The oldest and most prestigious honor society in the United States, it recognizes students majoring in the liberal arts and sciences who have demonstrated academic excellence.

2. Sigma Tau Delta: This international English honor society recognizes excellent students in the field of English literature and language studies.

3. Golden Key International Honour Society: A global honor society that focuses on academics, leadership, and community service, inviting undergraduate students who are in the top 15% of their class.

4. Tau Beta Pi: An engineering honor society that recognizes top engineering students who excel in both academics and character.

5. Psi Chi: The international honor society in psychology that aims to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and promote the advancement of the discipline.

These are only a few examples; there are honor societies for specific fields and disciplines such as business (Beta Gamma Sigma), nursing (Sigma Theta Tau), and education (Kappa Delta Pi).

To join an honor society in college, you typically need to meet specific requirements, such as a minimum GPA, completed credit hours, and major or field of study. Once you meet these requirements, you may receive an invitation to join or apply. You may consider communicating with your academic advisor or department faculty to learn more about your school's specific honor societies and the process of how to join them.

Keep in mind that being a part of these societies can provide networking opportunities, access to exclusive scholarships, workshops, and conferences, as well as enhance your resume. However, it's essential not to rely solely on these memberships to bolster your application, but also focus on building a strong overall academic and extracurricular profile.