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Originally posted by collegegrl
But, I do not think I can go through formal rush again. I will be a junior and I feel I am too old. It is also disappointing to not receive a bid after rushing so many times. Why was I declined a bid? What advice/opinions/recommendations do you have for/against rushing again?
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Most importantly before I say another word, thanks for sharing your story. If you want to rush again, then do it. IMHO, perhaps informal would be a better fit for you instead of going through formal again. Make the decision that's best for YOU, no one else! If you decide to go through again, let your other sorority friends know you want to go through!
Having said that, I do have a couple of questions for you. They may not explain why you didn't get a bid, but may help you make your decisions about rushing again.
First, do you know if juniors typically get bids on your campus during either Formal or Open Recruitment? Unfortunately, on some campuses the most desirable new members are freshmen, as they will be active and involved for 4 full years. If that's the case, will you be graduating on schedule? If you'll be around for longer than two years (did you change your major? take time off to work, intern or travel?) then let the sororities know that. If you're on a campus where juniors and seniors do get bids, then more power to you!
Also, what are the GPA requirements for your school's sororities? Are your grades higher than that? Another "unfortunately" is that although a sorority may list that their minimum GPA to join is 2.25 or 2.5, in reality most sororities are looking for girls with a 2.75, 3.0 or even higher! Make sure your grades are where they really need to be, because if they're too low it really can hurt you in recruitment.
Good luck and please let us know what happens. We're all here for you, no matter your decision
