Selection credentials for PNMs emphasize which combination?

• A. GPA only
• B. Character and five pillars as the guide
• C. GPA and extracurriculars
• D. Attendance only

Answer: (B)

This item focuses on how PNMs are evaluated for membership: the emphasis is on character together with the organization’s guiding framework—the five pillars. The best choice signals that judging someone means looking at who they are and how they live out core values, not just numbers or appearances. Character captures integrity, accountability, and how a person acts under pressure, while the five pillars provide a concrete standard for those values in action. Together, they ensure a holistic fit with the fraternity’s mission and culture.

GPA alone or GPA with extracurriculars risks valuing performance over values; attendance only ignores both character and the pillars. Using character and the five pillars preserves consistency with the group’s principles and helps foster a cohesive, principled brotherhood.