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Originally posted by silmilek20
I thought you could only rank those that hadn't cut u. I'm confused. So I could just not put doug down and rank the other 2. Then possible still get a bid even though they cut me? That seems odd. And then if I don't get a bid what happens? Can I go thru again?
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As I said, it's a confusing system to someone who has never done it. You can list EVERY sorority, if you'd like. You can list only ONE sorority, if you'd like (but that's highly discouraged). You can list any number in between - but be sure to rank them in the order that you want to join them. Obviously, if you have ANY chemistry with Doug, I'd put them down, but maybe as third.
The sororities will be doing the same thing. Let's say that Lily, Rose, Violet, and Daisy are "THE" most popular PNMs. They may be at the very top of PepperAnn & Lizzie's bid list - so, whichever sorority they rank as their first choice, they'll get. BUT!! What if both PepperAnn & Lizzie do something so horrifying at Pref that Lily, Rose, Violet, and Daisy are grossed out by them? They may put Braveface or Doug as their first choice - which opens four slots in PepperAnn & Lizzie's bid lists! Now, let's say that, after the original Quota Bid List, you're the next one ranked by PepperAnn or Lizzie. Then, YOU would be the next person open to receive a bid from them - IF you have them ranked!
In a nutshell, what I'm saying is that there's no harm in trying. You may end up with Doug after all, or with Lizzie. But you'll never know unless you try. And again, with such a small system, I'd seriously jot that you're interested in COB on your Bid Card. I'd be shocked if all four sororities make Quota, and that one little statement will be a major step up for you. Sometimes, sororities are a little shy about contacting someone who didn't accept a bid, but saying that you'd consider COB will show that you're very approachable!
Edited to add: If I've given misinformation, for heaven's sake, somebody PLEASE explain it differently!! I do NOT want to mislead or misguide sILMIL20!!!