First off I would like to say most of the people who have posted here are sorority woman. The two fraternity men that did gave the same piece of advise. Just go for it, because it won't hurt you. And since I have a feeling you were referring to me, I will say this. I would say the same to anybody, male or female who wants to know their chances to get a bid. I myself rushed three times before getting a bid to the place I now consider my second family. If somebody told me, "oh your a junior and wouldn't have a good chance." and I listened, I wouldn't be proud to wear the Garnet and Gold of Psi Upsilon, and know that I am part of something much bigger then myself.

PS I read all the thread on this site for a simple reason. I like to learn, especially about greek life. I have learned more on this site about sorority recruitment here then my years at school. And also if I shouldn't be in the thread, then why isn't that prevented. Trust me in that it's not difficult to create user groups to hide forums from certain groups of members.

but that's the thing, we HAVE BEEN posting "something informative" for people in "your position." "Your position," however, has become everyone's "position," and its hardly unique.

So I can agree, this was a semi-productive thread, and it's on your part because you couldve taken the time to read what's already there. That wouldve given you the "honest response" you were looking for.

(and sidenote: i feel like i need to add the "i just wanted an honest response" to the GC newbie poster checklist." all in favor?)

Aye!

Hey, is "I already read all the other threads but my situation is totally UnIqUe!!Eleven!!!!" on that checklist?

wow, you guys need to get a life. Look, I posted a "greek" question on a "greek chat" forum. All of the recent posts questioning chances for getting bids were about people who are married, or freshmen who are 19, etc. None that apply to me. Maybe threads from days/weeks ago were similar to mine, but sorry, I don't really care to search that far back when I can simply create a new post! If I had known posting such a thing (God forbid) would've created such a backlash, I wouldn't have posted it. So, I apologize to all that I have irked, but seriously, if you don't have anything informative to say, why post?

LOL. I was waiting for this post.

Look, chick77, UGA is a competitive school. Being a junior will likely hurt your chances. You'll never know unless you try, though. You won't get a response like "You have a 32.45% chance of getting a bid!"

No need to get all defensive. Keep it moving.

Just an FYI -- There's a search function to help you look through older threads. If you use it, there's a good chance that you can an answer to your question, whatever it may be. That's not to say people aren't allowed to ask questions, but many answers are already out there.

Thanks for the help; I'll be sure to look at that. I do want to rush, and probably will.

But still, the 'it never hurts to go for it' advice still applies. Whether someone gets a bid or not at any school, you meet a bunch of new people and have a great time while doing it!

Yeah?

Not for free. IIRC, at some schools, PNMs pay a (mostly insignificant) amount to go through recruitment. Not to mention buying new clothes/shoes for the rounds.

ETA: Registering for recruitment (which, by the way a PNM only has until Saturday to register AT ALL for recruitment at UGA) is $160 at UGA.

Do you know other girls at school who are in sororities or have rushed? It may be too late to talk to girls who are in houses due to rush rules (I'm not familiar with UGA's rules), but if you know other girls there who have gone through the process, they may be helpful too.

Remember, this website has many helpful posts, but it represents only a very small percentage of us greek members out there. It may help to talk to a real live person as well. Good luck!

FWIW, you can get information about recruitment at UGA here.

PNMs can no longer talk to members of sororities after Saturday.