I am a DZ legacy, but there is no DZ chapter on my campus. My mom said she couldn't stand the Zetas back when she was in college, but she was still happy for me to go ZTA.
I know with my chapter, we automatically invite legacies to the 2nd round of parties, but after that, we better like her! We do go out of our way to meet legacies, but we also make it a point to meet the girls who aren't legs but have really good letters of rec. Of course, letters and legacies are no sure bet for getting a bid. I think the quote goes, "You can get by on charm for 15 minutes. After that, you better know something." It's along the same lines as that. This past fall, we had a legacy come through. Her sister had been a member of our chapter, but had graduated. At rush workshop, we discussed how NOT to come on to strong, and whatever we do, DON'T call her by her sister's name! She did end up pledging Zeta. And NEXT fall, one of the active's younger sister will be coming through rush, and I am sure we will fight hard to get her b/c we've aleady met her and love her, and we think she likes us, too.
So I guess the point is (if there is one) that being a legacy is not a sure thing, but it will get your foot in the door. Of course, you can easily get a bid if you are not a legacy.
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"Seek the noblest."
Zeta Love! <3
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