[TSteven]

Originally Posted by joescott

My thoughts on snap bids:

If you know you want it, take it. I got myself into a tight spot because I didn't accept immediately when I knew I wanted to. (that's a good story for another thread)

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

at some point the fraternity may have an invitation only event-usually toward the end of the recruitment period. if the 7 events are all open events, and you are still feeling it for this fraternity, as event #6 nears, tell the president and the rush chairman that you will not be able to attend #6, due to a class conflict.

don't go in on the first night and tell this group about your class conflict-it might come off as you are assuming that you will still be around at that point in time. and honestly, you might end up not gelling with this fraternity and might not want to attend any more parties there. just give yourself a little time.

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

No, you do not need to attend all seven. If I were you, I would attend the first two or three nights at each house and then see what happens. If the guys want you, they will make a point to invite you back each night. At that point, you can tell them that you would love to, but you have class. On the other hand, if you don't get that sort of vibe, you may consider exploring your other options.

Co-sign with all of these. Since there are seven nights of events, as a reminder I'm reposting something I wrote earlier regarding bids.

Originally Posted by TSteven

If you receive a bid or bids, and still want to check out other chapters, be discrete about it. Don't go to ABC's party saying you have a bid to XYZ. And don't tell XYZ that you are still going to check out ABC and DEF after they extend you a bid. Keep it simple and just thank them and let them know you will get back with them by the indicated time. Depending on the campus, and how the IFC rush is structured, a chapter may be able to resend their bid to you. And might do so if they feel you are not interested in them. The chapter that extended you a bid can get this impression (that you aren't interested) if they find out you are hanging out at other chapters and not coming around to their parties.