I think the GPA should be raised. I'm not a member of a BGLO, but hope to be one day. If anyone wouldn't want it to be raised, you'd think it would be someone who isn't a member yet. However, raising the GPA would only make me strive that much harder to get a higher GPA. Which is what we all should be doing anyway correct? Working toward the highest GPA possible, not just the required 2.0 or 2.5 prerequisite set by the different Greek Orgs. If you TRULY want to be a member of a sorority/fraternity, you'd do what you have to do. Period. If every single BGLO were to raise their GPA requirements tomorrow to a 3.5, I'd bet interests who truly want it would make it a point to get that 3.5! Now, I know there are many reasons for people to have GPAs that may be 2.5 or lower...and each person and situation is different, but it would not be impossible to acheive what ever GPA it takes to get into an organization that you have in your heart and really want. Believe me, I know it can be hard. I am a full time parent,employee and student and I still manage to hold down a high GPA. (And I don't take "bullsh*t classes either). I work hard because 1) I NEED to get good grades in order to get grants to pay for school and 2) I know excellence in education is ONE of the MANY things sororities and fraternities look for in potential members. So, I say raise it and that's just my 2 cents worth. We're all entitled to our opinions...so please let's not turn this into a circus-like forum when disagreeing.
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