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Originally Posted by etadrisophila
Texas-
Think beyond the confines of your school - think of your involvement with the community - beyond the usual clearly defined memberships. Consider your involvement in places of worship, neighborhood projects e.g. playground improvement, clean-up days, etc. Ask others - family members, friends and teachers/school counselors help you to recall these involvements.
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I was going to suggest this too. Your resume is not limited to just what you do while school is in session. Include community and faith based activities. Teach Sunday School? Include that. Volunteer at the local animal shelter every Saturday? Good stuff. Involved with community choir/theatre/sports? Just as relevant. Organize soccer clinics for area youth? Perfect.
Also, as a rec writer, I am just as impressed (sometimes more impressed) with a PNM who has had significant leadership and involvement in just a handful of activities over the PNM who joined every club in high school but never served in a leadership type position. While it may be too late to obtain leadership/organizing experience with your high school activities, it is not too late to do something community based or thru your place of worship. Bulk those areas up. What will you be doing this summer? Start laying the groundwork for things that can help your resume. Get to campus this fall and choose a few activities that you can get involved with. Volunteer for some leadership opportunities within those groups. Don't get over-involved, as you need to have enough time to make excellent grades.
Finally, bear in mind that a resume IS important, and definitely can help your rec writers introduce you to the chapter. However, work, work, work on your conversations skills. You mentioned that your school does deferred recruitment. Be friendly, outgoing, and sociable during the fall. Meet lots of sorority women and present yourself well at every opportunity. This means watch yourself and your behavior in social settings. Don't be "that girl." To prepare for recruitment, practice talking to people that you don't know well. Specifically, practice moving from generic conversations (where are you from?) to a more specific, interesting, and engaging conversation ("oh, really? Nashville? I love the music vibe there and had a blast going to the Blue Bird Cafe last summer. Music has always been one of my passions....")