Well - since we just finished up with the EXACT process you are getting ready to go through, I'll give you the down and dirty quick version.
They will not start advertising until the week before they come and then it'll be massive. Flyers, other sororites wearing "decide DG" buttons, and information booths will all appear. I was a little suprised that I didn't see them earlier, but they really do come all at once with a big presence. The information meeting will be really neat, you'll see pictures, and hear all about what DG is and what we stand for. You will meet Tracy Williams, who is in charge of expansion and she will bring a team along with her. After the information session you will sign up for your interview. They are 20 minutes interviews that are painless! Wear what you would to a job interview - I wore a business suit. They asked me questions about myself, my family, my major, they asked if I had any friends going through this all with me, they asked why I was going through it, and what I could do to help the chapter. The next day you go to see if you are invited to the preference party. Pref was amazing. The ladies from the Duke chapter came and did our pref just as they would do their own. I cried it was so awesome. Then you decide whether or not you want to sign the bid card. And the next day you go see if you got a bid! That afternoon is the new member ceremony and all sorts of bid day activities!! It's so much fun!!
This is an expierence very few girls ever get to have!! You are so lucky - as was I!!
I'll try to find my "Rush" thread for you to look at.
Let me know if you have any more questions...
CJ
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