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Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing & Submitting Biographical Sketch

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH INFORMATION (60-word limit)

Please note that you will not be allowed to update or edit your information once it is submitted. Therefore, we highly recommend that you edit and review your information before submitting. Your Biographical Sketch should be well-written and concise. All biographical information, including your photo submitted to Gamma Honors or of all Gamma Honors members may be made available to the public.

Remember, to qualify you must be a graduate of an accredited university, college, or high school who graduated with one of the following honors: Summa cum Laude (Highest Honors), Magna cum Laude (High Honors), Cum Laude (Honors), Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or Top One Percent of your high school graduating class.

Note: Applicants with a Master’s or earned Doctorate degrees must have a GPA in the 95th percentile or a minimum 3.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Note: To complete the Application Process:

  1. You must complete and submit the online MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
  2. You must prepare and submit your BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH with your online application.
  3. Two versions of the Biographical Sketch are requested: a PDF version and a Microsoft Word version (60-word limit).
  4. You will also mail your ACADEMICS HONORS VERIFICATION FORM
  5. You will also mail a copy of your FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
  6. Upload a copy of your PASSPORT PHOTO as part of your Online Membership Application Form.

Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing and Submitting Your Biographical Sketch

  • Prepare your BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH following the example shown below. For the body of your Bio Sketch, use the following 1–3 letter abbreviated codes: ht: sch: ed: g: gpa: h: pa: A completed BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH sample is shown at the end of this section.
  • Bold and uppercase the name of the applicant. Please note that the numbers (e.g., [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]) shown in the KEY are only a guide for the type of information requested under each number and code. DO NOT include them in your final sketch!

  • The final Biographical Sketch must be in Times Roman 12-point font.

    Note: You will be prompted to upload two versions — a Microsoft Word version and a PDF version.

  • The text must be right- and left-justified.
  • The page margins must be 1 inch on all four sides, with text right- and left-justified.
  • Your Biographical Sketch must be prepared using Microsoft Word software.
  • The contents of your Biographical Sketch must be factual and truthful.
  • Your Biographical Sketch must not exceed 60 words of text.

  • After completing and editing your Biographical Sketch, UPLOAD the information in the space marked BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH located at the end of the Online Membership Application Form.

    Note: Your Biographical Sketch cannot exceed 60 words of text.

  • Your submission attests that the information you have provided is truthful and accurate. Furthermore, you agree and accept that false or misleading information or entry will be grounds for disqualification and/or cancellation of your membership.

KEY FOR PREPARING YOUR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

  1. LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME
  2. ht: HOMETOWN, STATE, COUNTRY
  3. sch: NAME OF YOUR INSTITUTION, CITY, STATE, COUNTRY
  4. ed: TYPE OF DEGREE OR DIPLOMA EARNED, followed by FIELD/AREA OF SPECIALIZATION/CONCENTRATION
    • Examples:
      • Ph.D., Finance (for graduate with earned Postgraduate Doctorate)
      • MS Chemistry (for graduate with earned Postgraduate Master’s)
      • BSC Engineering (for graduate with four-year College & University degree)
      • AA History (for graduate with two-year Community/Junior College degree)
      • High School Diploma (for graduate with High School diploma/certificate)
  5. g: YEAR OF GRADUATION
  6. gpa: 3.5/4.0 (Note: This is just an example of the format you must use in indicating your GPA)
  7. h: HOBBIES
  8. pa: NAME OF PARENTS/GUARDIAN

Note: Applications that do not match the specific requirements mentioned above will be rejected. The Biographical Sketch must use the abbreviated headings shown in the sample. Your final version must look like the SAMPLE provided below.

SAMPLE OF A COMPLETED BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (Colleges and Universities)

KENEDY, JOHN KINLOCH; ht: Newark, NJ, USA; sch: The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; ed: BSC Nursing; g: 2013; gpa: 3.5/4.0; h: swimming; pa: Joseph Doe and Mary Doe.

SAMPLE OF A COMPLETED BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (High Schools)

WATT, JAMES TATE; ht: Towson, MD, USA; sch: Central High School, Towson, MD, USA; ed: High School Diploma; g: 2013; gpa: 3.5/4.0; h: traveling; pa: Peter King Doe and Rose Stewart.

Note:

  • Save & Upload your document as a Microsoft Word file when prompted on the Membership Application Form
  • Save & Upload your document as a pdf file when prompted on the Membership Application Form
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