You'll notice in her first post, the code names for the houses are pies.

I finally got my internet to work, and now I don't have my notes!!! I do remember my rankings, and I think I'm okay posting them, since everything is done for skit invites already, but I'm not sure.

As long as you disguise the names and characteristics of each house and are tactful in your comments, absolutely. If you don't click with a house, just say it politely. I think by now you have seen that bashing houses will get you nothing but grief on GC.

Good luck to you!

Thanks! Comments are going to have to be posted tomorrow, but I ranked my top 6 as Apple, Peach, Cherry, Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream, and Coconut. I'm really nervous to see where I get invited back to!

HTC -- I hope you are having a wonderful time today at your preference parties!! I am eagerly awaiting the conclusion of your story. Good luck!

Is coconut still in the running?

Here's hoping for good news for you!! :)

At my school there were two girls that missed nearly every day due to their athletic commitments. They ended up getting bids from the house they were able to visit most during recruitment.

Good luck!

The internet is finally working again! YAY! It's weird going back and reading some of these notes, especially since things are way different than I thought. But y'all are definitely right- things work out the way they are supposed to, not necessarily the way you expect it.

PHILANTHROPY ROUND

Peach- loved this house! It was so pretty and looked great! Awesome girls, almost home-y
Coconut- I wasn't sure about this. Very cramped for part, and probably didn't have to be. Awkward conversation, probably in my bottom three.
Banana Cream- wanted to get up and cheer and dance with the girls when they did their video. I loved the last girl I talked to and she definitely changed my mind. Their video was heartbreaking.

Pumpkin- Very energetic, could tell they adored their sorority. Not sure it's me though. Awesome presentation of philanthropy.

Apple- Loved the songs, and the philanthropy. Great girls, one was a little forced, but it was really hard to hear.

Lemon Meringue- Loved all my girls. Liked the philanthropy, kind of heart breaking video. Cute craft, very energetic. Homey, but not "omigosh!"

Key Lime- Only caught the first ten minutes because I had class. The conversation was really awkward though.

Cherry- I didn't get to go, but I put them in my top 6 so I could at least get to see them

Pecan- Sweet girls. Don't know if it was me though. Supposedly really hard to get into. I would like to go back though.

On my card I put my top 6 as Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream, Apple, Coconut, Cherry, and Peach. 7 was Pecan, 8- Pumpkin, and 9- Key Lime. I accidentally mixed up Coconut and Pumpkin. OOPS!

SKIT ROUND

On Friday, when I got my list, I only had three houses- Peach, Cherry and Key Lime. I was a little bummed, but really wanted to go back to Peach and was so excited I got asked back, and I was curious about Cherry since I didn't get to go for Philanthropy.

Peach was awesome- it was so pretty and energetic and my girl and I really clicked! Put it as number one for Pref.

Cherry was okay- it seemed kind of fake, but I almost wonder if it was just because I wasn't a freshman. Didn't feel it, so it wound up being number three at the end of the night.

Key Lime was so pretty! At first, I was bummed that I got an invite back, because I wasn't really that interested, but I'm so glad I got to go back. Their skit was amazing, and the girl I had this time was so sweet. She seemed so real and down to earth and you could tell she loved all of her sisters and loved this sorority. I put it as number two.

PREF ROUND

I waited all morning for the call to come in that I didn't get any invites back. When I got my list, it was only Key Lime. Once again, I was bummed, especially because I thought I really hit it off with my Peach girl. But oh well. I figured I would go through, and depending on how I felt at Pref for Key Lime, I would either sign or not. I loved it. I wanted to cry. It was so pretty, and the when the girls were talking they were tearing up, and it was amazing to see how much they loved each other and how glad they were to be in Key Lime. I recognized a lot of people, and the president recognized me from class and came up to me, I think at skit, and she was so excited to see me again. I know they all act excited to see the girls back again, but I could tell that she meant it. It made me feel so special. I had the same girl I had at skit, and was so glad, because I loved her so much.

BID DAY
It's almost eleven, and I haven't received a call telling me not to come yet, so I'm really excited! Once noon rolls around, I'll let y'all know which one Key Lime is, and if anyone wants the full list, I'll PM it.

Thank you so much to everyone who encouraged me to do this! I'm so happy, and I had no idea what everybody meant by you'll just know when you find it. I knew, and it felt amazing!

OMG... I'm crossing my fingers for you that the phone doesn't ring!!

best wishes!

No phone call still! I'm so excited!

ETA: I asked my girl yesterday about a lot of stuff, and she told me they don't let pledges wear letters until initiation, which I think is great. They have mandatory study halls for everyone, and over the past year, the average GPA has gone up almost a whole point (which is crazy!). Initiation is in five weeks, and big sis reveal is in four.

My mom told me yesterday if I live in the house, they will pay for that, and whatever the difference is between off campus rent and the cost to live at the house, they will cover in dues! YAY! She finally came around. My mom and dad are so excited for me!

Good Luck! It seems like you are very open minded and have a good attitude about it all!

You're online! You cannot be online and not be giving us the good news!

Good luck to you, I'm glad you realize everything happens for a reason. Since it's nearly 1 pm and you seem to be set for bid day, I wanted to also say how much praise you deserve for your attitude towards everything - I know the odds were stacked against you in terms of going through rush at Ole Miss, but you've taken it in stride and made the best out of the situation. Hopefully it has paid off for you and you've found your home :)

Let us know soon! (And I'd love to know who was who via PM!)

Still a few more minutes to go..... I hope this means a happy ending!!! :)

Okay, so, since I only went to one house yesterday, I have no surprise awaiting me when they hand out bids, but I still have not gotten a phone call, so I'm excited to tell y'all that I am going to be a brand new member of Kappa Alpha Theta!!!! I definitely found my home with these girls!

Let me be the first to say....

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Hope you enjoy Theta for the rest of your life!!

:D Like I said, you've proved that attitude is what counts and by keeping an open mind and heart you've found your home. CONGRATULATIONS HTC!

YEAH! :) I'll be next door at AOII Bid Day! I know you are going to have a wonderful Bid Day! Congrats!

Congrats to you and Kappa Alpha Theta!!! :) Enjoy Bid Day!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

congrats on your bid to Kappa Alpha Theta!!

Congrats for flying the yellow and black kite!

Congrats to you and Kappa Alpha Theta!!

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats to you and Theta!! :)

Congratulations to you and Theta - I love me a recruitment story with a happy ending!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!! Enjoy your new sisterhood!!!

hooray!! i am so glad everything worked out for you.

Congratulations, HTC! My cousin's cousin (we actually grew up together) is a KAT from LSU! She has been an alum for 16 years but is still so active with her beloved sorority. Enjoy! When you get a chance, PM the list to me! I love knowing the name behind the description...even if I have no direct knowledge of the campus involved!!;)

Isn't it funny that the Theta was rooting for her correct pie?!

I definitely laughed when I read her post. I kept wondering how many other people would accidentally pick their own pies.

Congratulations. Welcome to this siterhood. I Hope you enjoy being a Theta as much as I do. WElcome to Kappa Alpha Theta. Please pm me the code names.

Congratulations honey! I'm so proud of you :D

Congratulations to you and to Kappa Alpha Theta!! Ever since your first post, I have anxiously been waiting for your story. I am so glad you got a happy ending and beat the odds many had placed against you.

Congrats to you and Kappa Alpha Theta!!