Great response. I think one of the MAJOR problems at Ole Miss are the alumnae in SOME of the sororities. They are way too involved in the bid lists. It has backfired several times. This feeds the poor mothers intent on making sure their daughters find the "right house". Last year on bid day, there were several parents at the dorms moving their daughters out. A sad part of Ole Miss rush.
The largest freshman class this year is 61% in state. I do think the out of state students may have an impact on some of this eventually.

Not sure if I'm allowed to ask this here but here goes.

Are there any tricks of the trade to know that you really did have a good round or didn't have a good round if you thought you did? I have heard things about indicators being where you sit or if you met many girls vs. meeting one.

I know PNMs are supposed to relax, but girls are speculating and I'm nervous.

Generally speaking (not Ole Miss specific)
 

Each chapter has their own way of "doing" recruitment when it comes to their parties-chapters of the same sorority do things differently-even in the same state. I would try not to worry too much about what other PNMs are saying. Try to maintain your calm and your wits, and try to keep an open mind. Present yourself the best way you can, and try not to read too much into things that might happen at a particular house.

The girl who seems uninterested in you? This might be her first time rushing as a member and she is really scared and nervous. The girl you met who was bubbly and carried on a great conversation with you? She truly loves to meet people and is a great conversationalist. The chapter where you met the President? She tries to at least say hello to each PNM if time permits. Or it could be something entirely different. The uninterested girl might be distracted because she just received bad news. She could also be tired, sick, hungry, hate rush, or it could be that she is just not enjoying the conversation. You won't know which, so you just have to soldier on and deal with whatever the best you can.

No. You can't read into any of that stuff. It's just different from chapter to chapter, and often not NEARLY as systematic as you might think. For example, PNM's often think that it's a big deal that they get introduced to the chapter president. Maybe that's because the rusher signaled that things weren't going well and the chapter president came over to say hello. Maybe the chapter president said hello to the women who happened to be in the room she needs to be in so that she could be in proper position for the skit. You just can't assume anything until you get your invite list.

All that said, if it helps you be less nervous, know that very few women get entirely released from recruitment.

Thanks so much for clearing this up! I just wanted to know if there were things to look out for because I heard certain things but I will try to relax.

Ladies,
Just a reminder that Ole Miss has VERY strict silence rules - I'd hate for pnm (or an alumna!) to get in trouble for violating them. PNMs, I'd bet you can find answers for most of your questions here by doing a through search.

Good point. I'll be honest and say that in the 10 years I've been a member of my sorority, I never heard of or realized there was a rule like this put in place at Ole Miss. Now, I'm pretty Panhellenic and would not say nasty things about other GLOs on campus but, I get it. I just didn't even think much of it.

Sorry sorry and thanks for the reminder! I didn't mean it like that and it slipped my mind that posting on this website could violate that. I'll refrain from posting until rush is over.

Chapter numbers at Ole Miss
 

We have a young lady (daughter of my cousin) going through recruitment at Ole Miss this week. I read the posts about the increase in the number of girls. How does this affect quota in each chapter? Will the chapter totals increase to allow for the larger number? Saying a prayer and crossing my fingers that she will find a group she loves and that loves her!

Quota is based on the numbers of pnms going through recruitment. Higher # of pnms = higher quota.

And total isn't adjusted until AFTER recruitment.

Despite what is posted about Ole Miss...if PNMs are open to joining any of these wonderful chapters and have grades, they should have successful recruitments. Saw the new ADPi house under construction a few days ago.

If any PNM can't find a place in a chapter with 300+ members on this campus, then she will be happier being non-Greek or holding out for Alpha Phi next year.

Just my opinion, but adding new chapters on this campus is such a positive!

Sounds like last night's rounds were quite the soggy mess. My understanding was they were suspended for a couple of hours because of rain, but ultimately got concluded and we remain on schedule. Any other details?

The last party was postponed until today. My daughter did not get wet but was kept in a house for 2 hours. She thought it was an adventure.

WOOHOO!!!! LAST DAY OF RUSH.... PREF TONIGHT & BID DAY TOMORROW!