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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
Yeah I don't know what school you go/went to, but I have never heard of a girl getting a bid with a 1.9. At my school, anyone below a 2.0 was on academic probation and wasn't eliigible to get a bid from a sorority (formal rush or otherwise). The sorority GPA requirements at my school were all 2.75 and above.
I don't want PNMs to get the impression that they can rush with a 1.9 and get a bid because that is the exception, not the rule. At most schools, you would get cut IMMEDIATELY.
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I actually went to a small state school with low standards for admission. (I followed my older sister there because they have the best nursing school in the state. My sister is a nurse, not me.) Anyway, grades were important in my chapter...but, the other three groups on campus regularly pledged lower grade candidates. I don't think PNMs should have the impression that it is easy, but I think telling people that they will not have a chance no matter where they rush is false. If you go to a school where the GPA of a chapter has to stand up to the non-greek average which is higher due to high admission standards, low GPAs are more of a big deal. Even with chapters accepting these low GPA girls, the all-sorority average was still significantly higher than the all-women average at my university. And, just because you haven't heard of something happening doesn't mean it doesn't! Your own personal experience may be limited because of the type of campus you were on. I know this is a big deal in many places, but exceptions are often made at campuses like mine.
And...as for this girl with the 1.9 GPA, I remember her specifically because she was hated by one of my pledge sisters. They apparently dated the same guy! Hard to forget someone you talked extensively about. Also, I know for sure what the grades were in my rho chi group. I did advise them during rush that they should not be surprised if they were cut (I knew my own chapter's rules) but imagine my surprise (and relief!) when most of them got bids!