By AlmostScdOtOf68Bucks - 07/04/2009 16:45 - United States

Today, I got accepted to the North America Scholar Consortium as a Member of the Highest Honor, which I had applied for a few weeks ago. Happy to be able to add something good to my resume, I called my mom excitedly, and then Googled it to ascertain the level of prestige. Turns out it's a scam. FML
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Supersonic323 0

OK, I'm the OP, let me explain why I fell for it: -I had very recently received invitations to join two legit honor societies (one I was just inducted to tonight at a formal ceremony at my school, the other has regular meetings and community service projects) -Believe it or not, I do actually have a 4.0 GPA as a junior and miscellaneous other qualifications, so being "accepted" to this honor society didn't seem to be a stretch or anything -As I'm ridiculously busy right now, I didn't Google it first or even look too deeply at their website, I just quickly completed the "application" (you go on their website, apply, and then wait to hear from them) which was free Once I actually got the "acceptance" I called my mom and told her about it. I got off the phone with her and Googled it to get more info about it (I'd never heard of it) and discovered it was a scam. I'm glad I did so because their "initiation fee" was 68 bucks, and I hadn't given them credit card info or anything yet. Obviously I felt stupid; I called my mom back a second later and told her. I'm just glad I didn't COMPLETELY fall for it... lol. I should have taken more time at the start, but #22 is right; I'm just lucky I didn't lose 68. I lost 10 minutes of time and a chunk of my pride. :P I was also pretty pissed/disappointed, but it's OK; I'm in two ACTUAL honor societies, so whatever... I don't need a fake one. ;)

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louisianagrrrrl 0

why didnt you google it BEFORE you applied?

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craigahh 0

It doesn't even sound real. YDI for not researching what you were applying for.

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ThatDarnBandit 0

This is the first time I have seen an OP post in their own thread. I am in shock and awe.

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xKattAttack 0

I don't understand. It says it's 'by invitation only', so why would there be an online application where anyone can fill in their information? And if you were invited, why would they have to screen you for acceptance? This site is silly. Sorry about what happened. Everyone makes mistakes.

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michelledaguila 0

Don't put that on your resume if you plan on applying to an ivy league or other top institution. It's ok, it happens to the best of us. Just make sure you screen before you apply.

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heatherjay 0

haha. you probably should have googled BEFORE you sent the application...

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embob 0

Why is this so obviously a scam? If I knew I had the potential to be considered for something like that, I would probably apply for it too! And so would the rest of you I'm sure! I don't think you deserved it!

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Anonchick 0

I just got an e-mail from them today. luckily i had already read ur post so i didnt fall for it and waste my time. thanks :)

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This is good news, at least you haven't paid or attended. Imagine this a few years later: "Today I graduated from a fake university with an expensive sham of a diploma FML"

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CDub7888 0

*sigh* It's kinda sad that people are giving you shit for this since I know a majority, if not all, have fallen for something and been tricked. Seriously, could you people act like douchebags any more acting like you know every ******* thing? Aside from that, sorry about what happened to you. It's also ****** up that people do that kinda shit on the net.

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IAmBridgette 0

Lol that sounds so fake to begin with. YDI.

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