Getting into a NPHC sorority

[dnrc9328]

Hello I'm Rose,
I have a simple question that has probably been asked a thousand times and I apologize in advance. All the threads that I read we're similar to my question, but didn't quite answer it so I figured what's the harm in asking myself. I am currently finishing my freshman year at a private university in Texas and plan on transferring to a public university. I dream of joining a very specific BGLO and have done everything possible to put myself in a position to be a good candidate. I have a 4.0 GPA over 1000 service hours and I hold two leadership positions in organizations that I am in now.y biggest concern is that I am from a very small town in Texas and do not personally know any women from the sorority in which I want to join. The one member I knew, who was a mentor second mother and confidant to me passed unexpectedly in January. She was the reason I wanted to join this organization and becoming a member I feel would honor her better than anything else I could think of. But before I start crying let me get to my question. How can I get in the position to meet members who are eligible to write my letter. Because I am transferring I will not be rushing this following semester. If you have any advice I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[Sen's Revenge]

Former teachers are a good start. Go back all the way to Kindergarten and see if any of your teachers are members. Even if they aren't, use those connections to network to people who are. Same thing with church members.

Wherever there are college educated black people, there are Black Greeks.

[dnrc9328]

Thank you so much

[GammaGirl1908]

Agree with Sen. Work your network. You likely do know women from the organization (or are one degree of separation away); you just don't know who they are. Investigate your school teachers, dance and music teachers, coaches, parents' friends, friends' parents, friends' siblings, siblings' friends, church members, fellow volunteers, coworkers, and so forth. If you know anyone who was close to the lady who passed away, talk to them, especially because they may be sympathetic. Also, be highly aware that members of one group -- male and female -- know members of other groups.

Also, because there's an element of subtlety that is critical, look closely for clues that might not be immediately obvious. People that I've known for years often have no idea I'm in a greek organization until they suddenly notice the inconspicuous, faded, scratched-up, 16-year-old AKA keychain that I've carried the whole time I've known them.