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Originally Posted by UofA Freshmen
Yes I am planning on it the first semester of my sophomore year and it is for Arizona.  |
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Originally Posted by UofA Freshmen
Thank you for responding. I just would like to get the opinion that if I don't get it that high, should I still try or not? Would there be a chance I could be like the girl who had a 2.9 who needed a 3.0 (which didn't qualify her for any houses but she still got one). Because as a college student I still qualify for 5/12 houses, the others ask for a 2.75.
(Sorry if my wording isn't making much sense)
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A word to the wise: you can't compare yourself to anyone else - you really don't know what her (the woman you describe) actual circumstances were. A LOT of factors go into membership selection. I wouldn't presume to comment on what any chapter's membership selection policies are (including my own) because that is privileged and confidential information. So I can't tell you whether or not you have a chance. I am comfortable saying this: Arizona recruitment is competitive and the first cuts after Open House round are for grades. And my Panhellenic sister Titchou already gave you the best answer we can give.
That said, here are my suggestions for a successful recruitment. Get your GPA as high as you can this semester. Get recommendations that will explain your situation. Make friends with women in various chapters. Don't get a reputation in the dorms or at fraternity parties. Read the threads on GC on rushing as a sophomore - lots of great advice already given. Keep your options open and be positive and friendly to every single chapter. Sophomores can and do get bids! But your grades really need to be much higher than they currently are.
There are NO BAD CHAPTERS at Arizona, despite the horrible tent talk. If you truly keep an open mind, there is a good possibility that you'll get a bid as a sophomore. But you have to get that GPA up. I wish you the best of luck.