[KSUViolet06]

GPA ALWAYS matters, whether it's fall or spring. It even matters at non-competitive schools. Chapters like to protect their average GPA, so it definitely matters if a PNM has bad grades, as taking on a low GPA PNM has the potential to drag down their overall GPA.

They also question whether those with low grades have what it takes to balance sorority life and school. They may ask "If she can't handle school, how is she going to do once she's a NM?" It's a valid concern.

Also: Even if you meet the 2.5 requirement that is set by your university, each sorority may have individual GPA requirements that are higher than 2.5.

Ex: There are schools where you only need a 2.5 to participate, but ABC's GPA requirement is a 2.7, DEF is a 2.8, and GHI is a 2.9. So even if someone has a 2.6, they CAN sign up and participate, but don't meet any chapter's minimum GPA requirement to be extended a bid.

It's worth knowing if that is the case for your school.

Also, even if you do meet the chapter's GPA requirements with a 2.6, know that you will be in a larger pool of PNMs during fall recruitment whose GPAs will be much higher. Ex: In a pool of PNMs who are above 3.0, a two time PNM with a 2.6 looks far less impressive.

Another note: legacy status doesn't guarantee a bid. Especially true if said legacy has a low GPA.

Just being honest, rather than sugarcoating. Good luck to you and I do hope it turns out well.