During formal recruitment, sorority members are not allowed to talk to PNMs.

But that doesn't apply to you now.

It never hurt to have someone on the inside who is pulling for you. I came from a school with a large rush and no photos, and a lot of girls flew "under the radar" and got overlooked - they weren't invited back to parties not because there was anything wrong with them, but because not enough people remembered meeting them or could think of a positive reason to invite them back. This rarely happened to PNMs who someone knew.

We're not supposed to discuss how sororities make a decision on who to keep and who to invite back, but speaking from my own experience, there was very little nastiness and cattiness that non Greeks might fantasize about.

I'm not telling any secrets to say that there is a focus on what a PNM can potentially contribute to an organization "oh, she's in my major, and she's a real leader" or "she was really active in different organizations at my high school - she's not joining just for the parties". If you have someone who has gotten to know you from your dorm or classes, they can speak up for you, and remind the other girls of who you are and why you might be an asset. This may go some way in offsetting the handicap of your class rank.

And by the way, 4.0 (especially while participating in a major time commitment activity) doesn't suck

brava!!
 

well said, liontamer

hello hello!
 

wow, I can't believe i'm gettin to this post so late...school's been stressing me out lately so I haven't been on here in a while! If you need anything though, let me know, since I go to UTK...and actually know tons of the 'marching band'ers'. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask! I PMed you, so check your box!

<3, Pam

Amen to that! It's great to see other UK girls on here. I went through rush as a sophomore as well, and got cut BIG time initially because of it. Luckily, I had a lot of great girls pulling for me over at the Tri-Delt house, which is where I wanted to end up all along.. and I did! Things really can work out for the best, and I didn't have the 4.0 going for me! :)

Amen to UK girls too!

GO CATS!

I think you'll be fine at UT..so long as you don't have your heart set on one sorority in particular. I'm sure there are several groups at UT that would be willing to give you a chance. Just get to know as many girls as possible. Since you have great grades and you are involved, I think you would be an asset to any organization. Sure, being a sophomore definitely makes it a little more difficult...but the hurdle isn't too high considering your grades and involvement.

I was on color guard and joined Tau Beta Sigma. You don't have to play an instrument.