Even if you are "that girl" don't let it get you down. You can only accept one bid in the end.

The placement rates at some of the most competitive SEC schools are very high, in the range of 75% or even higher at Auburn & Ole Miss. The number of PNMs who maximize their options, but who are cut from all houses, is tiny, in the low single digits. This suggests that the system is doing a good job of finding a place for qualified PNMs who are willing to take it.

I see a big difference between PNMs dropping out when XYZ cuts them (a problem at competitive campuses nationwide, including Q/T campuses) and PNMs being cut from the system altogether (which happens way more at Indiana than it does elsewhere). Yes, at the end of recruitment the number of women in houses may be the same. But in the first instance, the system has done everything it can to accommodate those women, and in the second, it has not.

My limited experience suggests that Indiana's system creates unusually bitter and anti-Greek independents compared to other Big 10 campuses.
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I'm getting the distinct impression that this poster WAS "that girl" her last recruitment.

And as several IU students on this thread have commented...the administration's attitude is "not that there's anything wrong with that."

Everyone - current members, alumnae, rushees/students in general and the school administration - needs to get on the same page to truly change things up at IU.

As far as the "placement rates" you cite, 75% of what? Women who begin rush or women who make it through to preference? Just wondering what figure you're using.

Women who begin rush.
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I'm so ready for this guys. A few girls on my floor & I found this site and are more than excited it has an Indiana U page. =D
I'm head over heals excited for this.
Is there any Indiana girls on here that have already gone past rushing? I have a question on my last outfit I bought for rush.

Yeah sure ask away! I went through recruitment two years ago so I'm pretty fresh with everything!

I haven't been here for a couple days so I haven't been following things- but IU's affiliation rate last year was about 53%-- I don't know if that's what 75% was referring too.

I wish I knew the total break down between drops after every round but out of the roughly 1500 women who begin recruitment, only slightly more than half will be extended a bid.

I would like to follow kirkwood's lead and ask a question or two about outfits as well. :)

1: I bought these shorts (link to photograph) and I was wondering if they'd be appropriate to wear to 14 party WITH tights and a tucked-in blouse and flats. I really like the outfit I planned, but I also don't want to be known as "the shorts girl" or something if everyone else is in jeans. Would they be appropriate? They look like this: http://i53.tinypic.com/23tjwqh.jpg

2. What do most people wear to 8 party? The fact that it's more formal than 14 but less than 3 makes it kind of tricky. I don't want to be over or underdressed.

CookiesNCream- I think the shorts with tights is very cute. I would expect a lot of people will go with nice jeans or dress pants but it's good to stand out as long as you feel confident and happy with your outfit. How you present yourself is more important that the clothes. For 8 Party, most people wear a pencil skirt (with tights or hose) and a nice blouse with heels. Utilize your Rho Gamma too! I know my girls have been sending me pictures and texts all break about outfits and such so I'm sure yours would be happy to help too! Good luck and don't stress too much! Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions!

I don't know the exact numbers, but from being an active member at IU, most houses range from 120-180, with a couple of houses falling a few members below the bottom range.

Most pledge classes are from 35-55 NM, again with a couple houses just a few spots less than the lower range.

I believe the smallest chapter is Tri-Delta, a full pledge class for them is about 25 women, and that meets their full quota.

The shorts are cute!! I'm not a big fashion girl but I think they're nice. Just so long as you're comfortable, go for it!!

And I agree with Hoosierx-- skirts are great! So are pants though. Just as a general rule to life that I always go to is "don't wear anything that doesn't flatter you." Wearing a flattering outfit that you feel comfortable in is more important than looking trendy for sure! Also-- you might want to bring a bag along to keep your boots in so you can change out your heels!

1st Question - I wasn't sure if I should go with one of these skirts for 8 party: http://tinypic.com/r/k505fk/7 or http://oi53.tinypic.com/1175xs7.jpg
With maybe tights/leggings under them [weather wise] and a tank top with a cardigan and flats. Is that 8 party wear or no? If not I do have a nicer skirt.

2nd Question - I was wondering about the cocktail dresses for 3 party. I'm tall so find a long enough dress is HARD! I was thinking of wearing a silky skirt/top out fit with maybe some flats or heals. I that an okay thing to do? If not I do have one dress that is semi cocktail but it's kind of low cut, so I'm not sure what I should do.

Also, I hope everyone got good news from their Rho Gammas today. Our whole group got invites to at least 3 house, so I hope everyone else gets about the same or better.
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