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hey guys im looking to narrow down my college choices. im a senior in high school and jsut finished applying everywhere. i applied to arizona, alabama, michigan state, ole miss, south carolina, florida state, clemson, elon, miami of OH, oklahoma, and lsu. i was wondering which school has the best greek life. i am from the north so would it be better to stay away from the southern schools? if anyone has any insight on the greek/social life at these colleges please help me. i want a school with warm weather but im applying to some northern schools incase the southern thing is a bad idea. if you have any other recomendations for schools that would be helpful too

I really don't have the energy to bite on this...

Really.....

I recommend an appointment with your high school guidance counselor.

I recommend not making any decisions until you get some acceptance letters back. It's "all well and good" to choose based on Greek life, but there's no guarantee yet that you'll get into that school.

I would change your user name. You are not in a fraternity yet, and there is no guarantee you will be given a bid to join one regardless of where you go to school.

Have you actually visited any of these schools?

No. Greek life, if it enters the decision process at all, should be the last thing to come to mind. We have all heard stories of people who go to a certain school to go Greek, don't get a bid, and then transfer to another school.

I think she meant that once he gets accepted, if everything else is equal (which I'm guessing it sort of is) then Greek life can be the determining factor.

^Yes, this is what I meant. It's a moot point to be deciding anything (even comparing details of major programs, which should be the top priority) before knowing which universities sent acceptance letters.

1. See where you are accepted.
2. Compare programs for any majors you might be interested in. Narrow down the schools.
3. THEN look at things like campus life, Greek life, etc.

You obviously haven't been to Ohio in the winter....or early spring, or late fall. We have 4 seasons, just like SC, but they are: almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction.

Actually, most people would do #2 before #1.

Great, but he's already listed the schools he's applied to. Therefore, number two makes sense as number two.

Thank you for making me laugh out loud in the middle of class...this is too true!

Swanee?

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That's a song not a school. :confused:

Unless of course, you mean the University of the South, aka Sewanee.

As for your Ohio comment...that's one of the dumbest things I've ever read on here. You do know where Ohio is, right?

Pet peeve alert: Why are you reading GC during class?

This is too true for just about every northern state.. Sometimes I've heard "mud" thrown in instead of "still winter".

^ You still make no sense.

Although I do think homeboy needs to wait to see where he's accepted, if all else is equal then I think considering your social needs is not only an acceptable choice but a vital choice. Sure, you need to weed out schools based on what you're interested in (and even then, many go into college undecided), and you also need to allow yourself some safety schools. But all that said and done, you need to make sure the campus is a fit as a whole.

Do you want to play sports and want a school that has a lot of club teams and a great gym? Best to steer away from a smaller liberal arts school. Are you an avowed atheist? No way you'd consider a school with a Christian focus. If you really want to go Greek and are from the north, I can see asking if you have a realistic shot at getting a bid at an SEC school. From what I understand, the answer to the possibility of getting a bid is yes, but some chapters may make it much harder (or downright impossible) if you are not Southern. That's important info to know if you are dead set on joining a fraternity.

School is for academics, yes, but it's also about learning to live independently, balance several aspects of your life and learning how to socialize, meet new people and follow your passions. A school could exceed every requirement of your academic needs, but if the campus vibe is 180 degrees from your personality and it doesn't support your interests and/or lifestyle, then it would be a horrible decision in my book to go there.

If all else is equal, then all of that IS very important. If he finds three schools that suit his needs and have strong programs in whatever field(s) he's interested in factoring in the scene is totally legit.

And some chapters might not be all that open to a giving a Yankee a bid, but I know several men that came from up north to attend Alabama, Ole Miss, and Auburn, and they all got bids to fraternities (which is how I know them).

Dear Mensa,

As has been stated on GC many times, there are lots of schools that are in the geographical south that aren't necessarily stereotypical Southern.

Geez, just go and watch some powerpuff girls episodes and eat a bowl of cereal and leave us alone.

:confused:

Don't think about it too hard.. your head will explode.

It does make you wonder, though..

Idk I feel like after every post now I need to post:

Single Post.

Double post, now.

Why would someone do that?

/Triple post.

LOL @ construction! I do tend to notice that "season" when I drive through Ohio :)

Anyone else think 11 schools is a lot to appy to?

I applied to two. My brother (who is a junior) also applied to two. My sister (who is a sophomore) applied to four.

It's not too many if all of them tend to have low acceptance rates. At that point, it's just a safety margin. For example, the upper ivy leagues tend to have a ~10% acceptance rate. Even if you apply to a few safety schools to balance out the ratio, you still got to apply to enough places to have an expected number of admits exceed 1. Otherwise, you better hope you're really lucky.

I only applied to two, but that was because I knew from the moment I visited campus that I wanted to go to my alma mater, and the other school was where my parents went. But I remember telling my friends that and hearing many confused responses. Most of them applied to at least 5 and those applying to more competitive schools applied to more than that for safety.