Who is a Qualified Member?

A Qualified Member is a student who graduated with honors, has registered, has submitted his/her signed, authenticated VERIFICATION APPLICATION FORM, and has been documented in our National Register as Qualified.

How do I know if I have qualified?

Qualified members will be notified by e-mail. The names of qualified members will also be included in the annual publication "BEST IN ACADEMICS AMONG GRADUATES"that will be registered with the U.S. Library of Congress and also made available to major Public libraries in the Country. (See the section on Publications for a full and complete title description of the book)

Who is an Aspiring Honoree?

An Aspiring Honoree is a senior in college or high school whose cumulative GPA would ordinarily qualify him/her for membership after graduation. This is a student, who at the end of the junior year earned a cumulative GPA that , based on the school catalog would have been viewed as having a GPA deserving of an honor status. Aspiring Honorees are not qualified members and would not be considered as qualified members until they graduate and meet the requirements for membership. Registering as an Aspiring Honoree will provide you some exposure but importantly will allow us to contact or send you a reminder upon graduation. You will also find that making the Aspiring Honoree List in itself is also an accomplishment. Unfortunately, it is one we can not vouch for, recognize nor certify since you must be a graduate to qualify, and membership has to be certified by your institution.

How Do I apply as an Aspiring Honoree?

Visit our website at www.gammagammamagamma.org and complete the online REGISTRATION FORM making sure you check the categories labeled ASPIRING HONOREE.

What else am I required to submit as an Aspiring honoree?
Nothing. Just complete the online REGISTRATION FORM as an Aspiring Honorees. Keep in mind that you are just an Aspiring Honoree. You are not a member of Gamma Gamma Gamma. Only qualified members are admitted to the club and only qualified members will receive the rights, privileges and benefits of membership.

Can I indicate in my resume that I am an Aspiring Honoree in the Gamma Gamma Gamma Club?

Yes, but keep in mind that you are not yet a member and we cannot vouch that you are. Should you chose to reflect that in your resume, we suggest the following line only "Aspiring Honoree, Gamma, Gamma Gamma Honors Club

Who is a Pending Honoree?

A Pending Honoree is a graduate who believes he/she has met Gamma Gamma Gamma's basic academic qualifications, except that a completed, signed and certified Verification Application Form has not been received and recorded. Keep in mind that you are just a Pending Honoree. You are not a member of Gamma Gamma Gamma Honors Club. Only qualified members are admitted to the club and only qualified members will receive the rights, privileges and or benefits of membership.

How Do I apply as a Pending Honoree?

Visit our website at www.gammagammamagamma.org and complete the the online REGISTRATION FORM, making sure your check the category labeled PENDING HONOREE.

As a Pending Honoree, do I still have to complete the online Registration Form if I have already completed and forwarded the Application already Signed and verified by my school?

Yes! All applicants must also complete the on-line Registration Form.

This will speed up the processing of your application and will minimize errors.

As a Pending Honoree, do I still have to complete the Verification Application Form to be signed and verified by my school even though I have completed the Online Registration Form?

Yes! All applicants must complete and submit the Verification Application Form to be signed and verified By Your Institution.

Who can use the VERIFICATION APPLICATION FORM?

Only Graduates with Honors who have completed the online Registration Form and Pending Honorees

What are the requirements for membership?

(1) You must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. University, College or High School (2) You must have graduated with one of the following honors : Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors), Magna Cum Laude (High Honors), Cum Laude (Honors), Valedictorian, Salutatorian or Top 10 of your High School graduating class (3)You must complete the online Registraion Form (4) We must receive your VERIFICATION APPLICATION FORM duly signed and verified by the appropriate Official of Your University, College or High School

How much does it cost to become a member of Gamma Gamma Gamma?

Absolutely nothing!

What are the benefits or potential benefits and Advantages of membership ?

Is membership Lifetime?

Yes. Once a member, always a member.

Can I be a member in more than one Category or Class?

No.

What is the Gamma Gamma Gamma motto ?

"Knowledge, Character, Excellence and Hope". Our motto is reflected in our unique name and symbol. - Gamma Gamma Gamma.

Gamma is the initial letter of the Greek word GNOSIS which means Wisdom/Education. As a Gamma Gamma Gamma you stand for Knowledge, Character, Excellence and Hope and you essentially embody the pursuit of wisdom, more wisdom, more and more wisdom. We believe that out of great wisdom comes all the great virtues of hard work, determination, excellence, discipline, respect, consistency, optimism and goodness that Gamma Gamma Gamma members embody.

How do I register?

Just visit our website at www.gammagammamagamma.org) and complete the appropriate Online Registration Form, making sure you check the category that you qualify for such as PENDING HONOREE or ASPIRING HONOREE.

What information will be published about me?

The type of information published about you depends on whether you are applying as a College or High School Graduate honoree.

For College/University graduates we will profile only the following (1) Your Name (2) Hometown, State and Country, if you are from another country (3) Name of your University or College (4) Type of Degree Earned (e.g. A.S. BA, MS etc), (5) Your major field(s) of study or specialization e.g. Finance, Electrical Engineering) (6) Type of Honors Earned e.g. Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude (7) Year of Graduation

For High School graduates we will profile only the following (1) Your name (2) Hometown, and State (3) Name of your High School (4) Type of Honors Earned e.g. Valedictorian, Salutatorian or Top 10 [i.e. Top 10 of the Graduating Class]. and (5) Year of Graduation

Will my GPA be included or mentioned in the book "Best in Academics…."?

No. We reserve the right, however, to provide this information when requested e.g. by a potential employer attempting to verify your membership or the GPA you reported to them.

If I am a Valedictorian or Salutatorian, and have registered do I need to also register or complete the form again in the Category "Top 10 of the Class?

No

Will my Class of Honors e.g. Suma Cum Laude, Valedictorian etc. be clearly noted in the book "Best in Academics…." ?

Yes

As a High School Valedictorian or Salutatorian, will the book also mention that I am in the Top 10?

No. We believe that would be duplication. As a Valedictorian or Salutatorian, it is well known that you graduated in the Top 10

What if I graduated several years ago can I become a member?

Yes, of course.

If I graduated several years ago will my name also appear in the publication "Best in Academics Among Graduates …."?

Yes. Your name will be included in one of the Special Editions of the publication that will profile qualified members who graduated before the formation of the club.

Who are Campus Reps?

Advantages/Benefits of being a Campus Rep.?

As a Campus representative, you may include the title in your resume. Your association with Gamma Gamma Gamma by itself is one that others will view with envy.

Can I still apply as a Campus Rep. even if I may not qualify as a future member?

Yes.

No. This is a part of our unique characteristics.

What are the Approved Formats for Recording Membership in one's Resume?

The following are the only formats we currently approve. It is important for members to adhere to these formats.

4 Year Colleges & Universities Graduates:

(1) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Colleges & Universities, Suma Cum Laude Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(2) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Colleges & Universities, Magna Cum Laude Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(3) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Colleges & Universities, Cum Laude Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

2 Year Community & Junior Colleges:

(4) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Community & Junior Colleges, Summa Cum Laude, Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(5) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Community & Junior Colleges, Magna Cum Laude, Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(6) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Community & Junior Colleges, Cum Laude, Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

High Schools:

(7) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American High Schools, Top 10 Valedictorian, Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(8) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American High Schools, Top 10 Salutatorian Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

(9) Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American High Schools, Top 10, Class of (Year of Graduation e.g. 2005)

Note: for those qualified graduates who graduated prior to the formation year of Gamma Gamma Gamma the citation will not include the current graduation year. Instead they will add the words "Inaugural Class" followed by the actual year they graduated.

For example, Mr. John Johnson Graduated Suma Cum Laude (highest honors in 1960). From Havard University. This was before the founding of Gamma Gamma Gamma. Mr. Johnson has been admitted into membership and is interested in including this information in his resume. Mr. Johnson's resume, in the appropriate field will read as follows:

Lifetime Member, Gamma Gamma Gamma (Graduates with Honors) Club, American Colleges & Universities, Summa Cum Laude Inaugural Class of 1960.

Note: Any other listing format is discouraged and disallowed!!