How do i become a PBK member? what does the PBK society do?

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2. Who are some famous members of Phi Beta Kappa?

Famous Phi Beta Kappa members include but are not limited to:
Six of the current Supreme Court justices
presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Sr.
Benazir Bhutto
Elizabeth Dole
John Updike
Francis Ford Coppola
Stephen Sondheim
Jonas Salk
Rita Dove

3. How do I become a member of Phi Beta Kappa?

Candidates are nominated for election to by their chapters and cannot apply for membership. Students interested in Phi Beta Kappa are encouraged to contact the chapter officer early in their academic careers for guidance on requirements and curriculum. Generally, election to membership occurs at the completion of undergraduate study. A very few chapters at universities with doctoral programs in the liberal arts and sciences also elect graduate student members.

4. What does Phi Beta Kappa stand for?

Phi Beta Kappa are the initials of the Greek motto Philosophia Biouy Kubernetes, "Love of wisdom, the guide of life."

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