aggie rush! =)
 

Hey ladies! First of all i'd like to thank everyone who posts on this website! You have been so incredibly HELPFUL!

i noticed there wasn't much about us aggies on greek chat, and was hoping that i could get something started. aggies, please post questions on this thread so we can maybe get a little more aggie specific since every rush is different depending on where you are!

is recruitment at A&M extremely competitive? and how are the chances for sophomores? and i know it is on here just about everywhere, but what about attire for Day 2 and Day 3 (those seem the most vague in guidelines)?

My understanding is that A&M is pretty competitive. Being a sophomore will put you at a disadvantage, but a strong GPA and good activities will give you a reasonable chance. And you'll need recs.

If someone from A&M wants to confirm (or correct) this, please do.

TAMU is fairly competitive. Sophomores that have a good GPA is a strongpoint, which a handfull of sophomores do not have after Freshman year. Sarahsmilehawk is correct when she says that being a sophomore does put you at disadvantage, but having recs as well as a good CV will help.

As far as the dress code, I'm assuming you mean Philanthropy and Sisterhood days.
The dress is what I describe as Summer Casual, nice but not relaxed. No shorts! Sun dresses and pretty sandals are a plus.

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OMG, that second dress is ADORABLE - where's it from?

Nordstrom and they're having their anniversary sale :)

Those outfits are perfect for recruitment at A&M.
References, yes.
Competative, yes (although not as competative as UT)
Sophomores will have a bit of trouble but it is not impossible.
Usually 2 or maybe 3 in a new member class. Their houses are filled by sophomores so juniors and seniors live out (except for officers) Too many sophomores in a class makes it difficult to keep the house full as well as losing a year of you as a member.

this is such a big help! thank you! i understand you cannot talk about specific criteria for picking pledges, but doesn't personality and ability to click with the girls in the house EXTREMELY important?

Well, yes, it's important - but what are you going to do? Revamp your personality?:) Working on your social skills is always a good thing - but don't start to panic about things you can't do much about. My advice -

1.) Read, read, read GC recruitment threads - not just the "what to do" ones but the "what not to do" ones.

2.) Get good recommendations.

3.) Get clothes that reflect you, are comfortable and cute.

4.) If you are uncomfortable with the thought of having to "click" with the members, work on your conversational skills - there are many books that cover this topic. Check out your local library. Do you know any actives? If so, you might want to pick their brains about recruitment conversations.

Don't try to be someone you are not. You want to pledge a house where the real you will be appreciated and given a chance to grow and develop, and where you will feel at home. Good luck!

Co-sign!

Any specific advice as far as recruitment at A&M goes?

I've been trying to get together as many reference letters as I can, I have at least one for every house through a local alumni panhellenic, and I have another, more personal rec for 11 out of the 12 houses. I hope I am well prepared!

Does anyone know what quota usually is?

Any other advice is GREATLY appreciated, and any actives at A&M, please private message me if you would like!

They cannot contact you. My advice to you is to back off. Don't ruin your chances. Your references and letters are enough.

i apologize in advance for this question that is going to sound very stupid, but what exactly is quota? :confused:

Quota is the number of women finishing rush divided by the number of sororities.

Example: 500 women rushing - 10 sororities on campus - quota is 50.

Even if a sorority is at total or ceiling as it's called some places (total is the maximum amt of members a sorority is supposed to have) they can still take quota.

what if you only have 1 rec??

If you're rushing at A&M, you'll be at a disadvantage with only 1 rec. It's been suggested by those familiar with A&M rush that since rush is so competitive, a PNM should have one rec to each sorority.

Yes ^^^^

I don't know if you are participating TAMU's recruitment. I'm assuming you are since you asked the question about 1 rec in the Aggie thread. You need to go here where I've linked to the list of local alumnae Panhellenic associations. In registering with the local alumanae Panhellenic for your area, they in turn can introduce you to alumnae that can potentially write you a recommendation. It is suggested as optional on TAMU's recruitment website, but I highly recommed securing more than one rec.

I know people are tired of asking about what to wear, but shoes doesn't seem to be a worn out subject. I understand at A&M the second day of rush is farily dressy casual, with an emphasis on the casual. If casual looking heels are comfortable for us, would they still be a no-no?

It all depends on what you choose to wear as dressy casual. It is really encouraged on the second and third days to wear comfortable flat shoes. Most of the girls I've seen on these days are wearing nice "flip flop" style sandals--I'd actually save anything with heels for pref day. You will be hopping on and off the bus to attend each house's activities, which is why flat, comfy shoes are recommended.

From a Red Raider,
Good Luck During Rush!! :)

Get busy & start networking.

Bid day was Friday at Texas A&M. Does anyone know the results of bid day? I have been looking everywhere and cannot find too much information. Irishpipes gave me quota (thanks by they way!!), but I am just wondering how each chapter did.

FYI. after going through recruitment, everyone, "that maximizes their options" get a bid, because one house takes everyone left over!

I'm going to go put some popcorn on.

Pass it here, violetpretty, and bring some drinks while you are at it. :cool:

So I guess we all know where you and your one rec pledged. :rolleyes:

I have a feeling that the only "house" where she was welcomed was the International House of Pancakes.

(no, this is not a fat joke)

God help the house that took her.

Exactly.

Good job, LMD, you obviously "maximized your options" and prove the rule, then, yes? That poor chapter that got screwed by release figures and got stuck with you.

Wow.

Let me get this straight. You come on here several weeks ago looking for advice and information to help you with recruitment. Many women, from multiple different organizations, step in to give you information for no other purpose than to assist you.

You thank them by coming on here and posting this crap?

I am sure that IF you got a bid, that your organization must be proud of the class and maturity that you exhibit. :rolleyes: And- with the grammar issues in your post, you best worry more about your grades and how you present yourself than with taking the opportunity to make rude posts on a not-so-anonymous message board.

So LMD got a bid?? Do tell where, LMD.

This is a very old post and SO much has changed at A&M. Being SEC has really upped the competition and the struggling chapters have really improved (all chapters are nearly at total now).

Blinn Team is completely up to the sororities membership selection rules (secret). I know there are quite a few that cannot take members that are not fully enrolled in the university. Nothing against the BT girls, but they absolutely cannot get a bid until they are full-time students as per the national rules of those houses. And if they are going through recruitment as an upperclassman their grades need to be very high and they need to have connections in the houses.