It helps with name recognition. One girl (during the Chi O rush) knew from my application that my mom was a Sigma Kappa and so was her mom so she made the extra effort to meet and get to know me. Same with a Fraternity- if someone's dad is a Pike and your dad is a Pike- that will stick out in their mind and they will probably seek you out- [but- i come from a rush where only 70-75 girls were "cap" for the whole sorority- I don't know about the sororities that have 200-250 members-I admire those chapters - a lot of information so they must be really organized!!
[This message has been edited by Sue_XO (edited July 16, 2001).]