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Ok moms of junior and senior high school girls. Listen up. I posted this just now on a sweet littlte girls' thread that did not have a good sorority outcome at I assume Alabama or Auburn. The more and more I see and learn about rush (it's a continuous process), the more I have come to the conclusion that these high school girls have got to meet actives in chapters BEFORE rush even starts. I know moms are hesitant to let their girls go stay on campus, go to parties, etc. But some of these hesitant moms are also probably consoling their daughters who didn't get a bid. Everyone has good grades, is cute, was active, volunteered, is bubbly, etc (for the most part). Girls have a much better shot if they've truly gotten to know a girl before rush even starts. Whether it be a visit in the fall on a gameday weekend or in the spring, they need quality time. Not just an introduction as the campus tour is going on. Let her stay with some girls from her high school or church youth group. An active that stands up in voting and says, 'We HAVE to have this girl. She stayed with me last fall and is so great" has a lot more weight that, "she seemed nice and liked our skit." Which sister would you trust more and knew more about the girl? And I say this especially for big schools. And don't just assume that because you know a girl from high school or your moms are friendfs, she'll stick up for you in rush. The active has forgotten abut high school. Please let your daughters do this.
Oh, and they'll probably drink a beer or two or more but they'll probably do that move in weekend just so you know. So it's now or later (sorry to break the news). :-)
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