[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

Do you think they're checking us out already on Facebook or MySpace? (Yes, I've always kept a nice presence on both sites.)

Yes, they probably will

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

I come from a small family and only have one rec letter from a cousin/alum who went to another school....is that bad?

No, it's not bad, but do what you can to obtain recs from other sources for the remaining houses. Have your parents ask friends, people at church and teachers if they are alumnae.

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

Also, I'm on a great academic scholarship to attend here; my parents are far from rich, but said they'll spring for the all the cost (they've read the literature) from savings just so I can have the sisterhood experience. Will I be an outcast at the houses if I'm on scholarship and loans or have to work hard during the summer?

Absolutely not; they will love the idea you are on an academic scholarship (and congrats). Grades are a large part of Greek Life, so you could be a great asset to the chapter. They will already know your grades, so you don't need to boast about it.

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

If the sisters ask what I did over the summer, I had to work really hard. Other than that, I took a family vacation to the mountains for only 4 days, hung out with my close friends. What if that's not "exciting" enough?

Since you worked during the summer, I would focus on what was really cool about your job or what you were able to accomplish.

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

I want to make sure I meet sisters and they meet me during my sets. Should I mix around like at parties or is that frowned upon?

You won't need to. Your Rusher will be bumped so that you meet more people.

Originally Posted by BellaJovi

Do some PNMs dominate conversations, and if so, what's the tip to see and be seen?

Don't talk their ear off, but they DO want to get to know you. Conversely, you will want to get to know them too.

And, good luck to you