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Originally posted by fatto
You know, it kills me to see how people change to this "elitist" mindset after they get on. Let's just rewind to freshman year when wearing the hottest clothes and dating the finest man/woman on campus were your goals. Thoughts of that kind made it a little harder to maintain a 2.5 or better.
I'm not gonna front like I had the bomb GPA when I went on line (yeah I said it, ON LINE). And, I'm not gonna tell you that it improved during my process, nor will I say that pledging (and I said PLEDGING too) helped me to increase my GPA thereafter (although it did improve slightly). But pledging did make me realize what is most important above all individual achievements and personal triumphs, and that is the love that only a TRUE BROTHER can show to another.
AND IF YALL DON'T FEEL ME, THEN FINE! (Hell, I only expect a handful of you to understand it anyway.)
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I agree. The GPA requirement should remain the same. There are many different variables that adds to a student's character other than GPA. Don't get me wrong, Alpha is about scholarship but it is also about being a leader in your community and race. Some people have a hard time comprehending subject material or learning. I have many chapter bros who just made the minimum and they are some of the most influential and upstanding leaders on my campus. They did more work for the frat than a lot of those who came in with higher GPA's. My dean told me that we look for QUALITY in aspirants not just intelligence. I'm glad that my chapter scrutinizes aspirants for more than their grades. Although students with high GPA's make GOOD members, they don't always make GREAT brothers! (if you don't know the difference, then you need to find out).
P.S.- As your Dean, Fatto you make me proud son!