Question about the fact that you qualified with "on your own". Are aspirants looked down upon or rejected should it come up that they would receive the funds from a parent, for example?

If we stuffed you in a phone booth, would you come out as Captain Obvious?

I didn't know, so I asked. You're implying that the original statement is true, so then I ask why?

Yours is not to reason why, yours is just to do or die.

i think i hate you. LMAO

I would say that being able to pay for it on your own is a "best practice" regardless of how the contrary would affect your chances.

And that doesn't mean that some collegiate aspirants and members do not get financial assistance from their parents, especially if their parents are NPHCers. That sometimes happens because there are unforeseen costs and some parents are generous when they see their son or daughter has pawned all of his/her things and still doesn't have enough money. LOL.

It means that the expectation is for aspirants to research and save money as much as possible, in preparation for (potential) membership. That includes applicants who are under the age of 18 *it happens* and applicants who are over the age of 20.

This must be said, as well: There is a very good reason that you don't see links for parents' questions and concerns on the national and chapter websites of NPHC orgs. There is a very good reason that you don't see parents of BGLO aspirants and members posting on GC. Somebody's mommy betnot ever call me asking for an itinerary, timeline, how much something costs, why her daughter didn't get in, etc and etc. Betnot. I don't give a damn if the parents paid for everything. Their choice to pay for things doesn't translate to the parents having a stake or a role in anything on OUR end. If the parent is a member (the son or daughter is a legacy), the parent still has to follow the proper protocol. Being a member doesn't mean that you can call dibs on anything, even if you're paying for stuff (not every legacy has parents pay for stuff).

THIS x 1000

:)

Really? You mandate color for plenaries?

Royal blue and/or gold although neutral colors (black) is accepted as an alternative (however this can be frowned upon by some seasoned sorors). Most wear royal blue suits.

Yes. :)

I had lunch with a wonderful Soror today and we discussed some things that made me want to bump the hell outta this thread.

Oooohhhhh aspirants! Thou art annoying as hell.

Well, just don't sit there!! Entertain us with your stories, please!!!!!11!!!1!!!1!!:D

I know right. She bumps the thread and goes silent.