I want to say my chapter had some rule about missing certain rounds affecting your chances of getting a bid... not sure exactly but I remember it being pretty specific. Also, I agree with you, Violet, it's unfair to automatically give invites back to girls who missed rounds when those slots could go to girls you actually had time with.

The Gamma Chi's (Rush Counselors) will give a list to each house of PNMs who will not be at a round because of class. Most houses aren't going to hold that against a PNM if she is in class. If her name is not on the list that's another story...so advice to PNMs tell your Gamma Chi's if you have class!

ETA: With the new release figures being used I guess a girl who couldn't make it to a house because of class....so I guess this is another reason why recs are important and making sure you know some active members in each house.

KSU is absolutely right! If we miss class because of a recruitment activity, we are automatically cut from recruitment, no questions asked. I did ask my lab teacher if I could switch to Tuesday, but I don't think she has a good attitude about Greek Life, and was very clear about how anything Greek related isn't a good enough excuse. So, I'm stuck in class. I did fill out an absentee form, and I just hope that the two or three houses I'm missing don't cut me just because I wasn't there, but if they do, I probably don't want to be there anyhow. I don't know. What happens, happens.

I met with my gamma chi's tonight and they looked at all my dresses and helped me pick. My roomie and I had already sort of decided, but I needed another opinion, and they picked the two we picked, so I am beyond ecstatic. Wednesday needs to hurry up and get here!

I'll keep y'all updated as best I can!

Afterthought- in addition to not being allowed to miss class, if we get caught with our cell phones during any recruitment activity, it's supposed to be confiscated until after bids are handed out.

HTC, how many parties are there for round 2 and how many can you see each day?

You can attend a maximum of 6 houses for round 2, which is Skit Round, and lasts one day. Round 3 is Pref Round; you can attend up to three parties and it is also a one day round. Round 1 (Philanthropy) is two days, and there are ten groups of girls. Some are going through with a 5/4 split, and some have a 6/3 split. There is a "break" house on either the five house day or the three house day, so everyone winds up with a 6/4 split with the break included. At least, that what I pieced together from everything we were told yesterday.

Oh silly me, I was thinking that philanthropy was round 2. Is there any way you could request to have a 6/3 split and have a party for the first party so you can at least go for 20 minutes (ie have your break at party 8, 9 or 10)? That way you'd only miss 2 parties.

I know that a girl in my Rho Gamma buddy's group had her schedule adjusted for class. She got 4 invites for round 2 (10 parties, 5 each night), but she couldn't be there on the first night, so PHA just moved all of her parties to the second night.

I don't think so. I think I'm only missing two anyhow. I want to say the rounds are about 30 minutes for Philanthropy, so I'm crossing my fingers that lab isn't too long. I just remembered I have a practical that day. And they are making us do an actual lab. I will probably just miss all of Thursday. I really hope not though. My new gamma chi's (not floor, but recruitment group) said to just pop in the first house, even if it is for only ten minutes, so I'll make it to one, guaranteed.

oh my gosh I am so excited for you! I love hearing Ole Miss rush stories! I am glad you're sharing yours with us! GOOD LUCK!!! Please keep us posted!

Tonight was awesome!!!!! I wish I could go ahead and post, but I think a delay is definitely the best thing to do. I can't wait for tomorrow, or for skit! First round story on Friday!

HTC

GOOD LUCK! 2 of my best friends are actives there, i don't know what "pie's" to tell you they are! but you really can't go wrong. i know great girls in ALL of the houses! stay open minded and have fun!! let me know how it all turns out! i'm sure we know a lot of the same people!

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!