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Yeah, my school (U of K) does it, and I think it works REALLY well. It's an established thing--everyone knows that the week before classes start is Fall Rush Week, and there's usually a pretty nice number going through, around 400-600 women. (The only bad thing is that all the crazies and bad people know this is when there are tons of young girls running around, so you have to be careful.) No tests to deal with, no conflicts with classes, so all we have to concentrate on is rush--and believe me, it's a big enough job as it is. I don't see how anybody could do it AND have to juggle classes, etc.
During the summer, registration forms and booklets detailing each sorority are sent out to all incoming freshman girls, which is pretty much how the word gets out to new students. There are almost always upperclassmen rushing, too. Rushees move in their dorms a day or two before rush starts, and they go to an orientation that explains bid-matching, what each function will be like, etc. Then rush begins. It's very organized, and in my opinion, is a pretty good way to go about what can be a confusing business!
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