Is it too late?!

texassweetie · #1 08-02-2006, 07:11 PM

Hey up until a few weeks ago, I had no interest in joining a sorority, but a few things changed my mind (actually meeting people who have been in one, orientation, etc). I really still have no idea what it is really like, but I'm interested. Now I'm wondering if it is still possible to get everything done in time to rush, or is it too late? I registered with my local panhellenic, and I have a list of people to call for recommendations, but is it really possible to go through with it and not look disorganized/like a slacker? I'm feeling overwhelmed, but I don't want to regret not doing it.

Any advice would be appreciated!

SmartBlondeGPhB · #2 08-02-2006, 08:58 PM

It shouldn't be but you may be very busy between now and then getting ready. I'd call those women ASAP so they have time though.....

But when is recruitment?

texassweetie · #3 08-02-2006, 10:27 PM

august 23-29

Stef the Pef · #4 08-02-2006, 11:31 PM

Make the most of those last few weeks, meet with those ladies in your hometown panhellenic, and most of all, have fun! If you're interested in going through rush, why not? Go for it and good luck!

adpiucf · #5 08-03-2006, 01:33 PM

You're very lucky that you can get help with recs this late in the game, especially if you're in TX! Many of the TX/LA/AL/OK schools want recs by July 1, but that date isn't set in stone. Good luck and please let us know how it all turned out! You may want to start a Recruitment Story up above!

ETA: You won't look like a slacker to the sororities for having recs coming in now, nor for having an application submitted later. Don't worry about that!!!

AlphaFrog · #6 08-03-2006, 02:03 PM

I would be very honest during rush and say about what you just said here. Let them know that you're not groomed from birth for rush, but you did meet some excellent people that changed your mind about sorority life.

lyrica9 · #7 08-03-2006, 04:59 PM

hey, i went through rush at a texas school, and i signed up the day before parties started, had no recs and was not prepared at all, and i fared ok. it depends on where you go, but most of the schools here aren't too hardcore greek, but you might be going to one of the 8 or so that is....

either way, i'm sure you can get it done!!

kathykd2005 · #8 08-03-2006, 05:06 PM

It is definitely not too late! People will definitely understand you signing up late--I knew people that didn't go through recruitment for months, or even years, because they had preconceived notions about sororities that turned out to be false. Have fun, and remember to be yourself!!! Good luck...

texassweetie · #9 08-03-2006, 07:38 PM

thanks for all your help! yeah i definitely decided to sign up today. yeah i'm rushing at UT, and it doesn't really have a due date for recs, so i'm just assuming i can still turn them in.

adpiucf · #10 08-03-2006, 08:12 PM

There is not a published due date, but here in Houston, the Alumnae Panhellenic advised PNMs to get them in by July 1 for schools including UT. However, this won't count for or against you-- our sorority alumnae group just sent off another huge stack last week to various schools including UT. I know they received the resumes and PNM info well well in advance. This deadline is more out of consideration for rec writers and the chapters to begin processing them sooner.

You will need one rec for each UT chapter. If possible, additional alumnae should write you a letter of support for that chapter as well. Recs will be helpful at UT. Before anyone goes spouting off at me that I'm scaring the PNMs, I would like to qualify this statement by saying: I live in Texas, I work with Longhorns and Aggies and War Eagles (Oh My!) and more, these people live for recruitment and I participated in this year's Alumnae Panhellenic open house for rising freshmen where some 500 eager young HS seniors learned all about recruitment from alumnae and Pan delegates from various southern schools. These schools, along with many others do take recs seriously. Thanks.

Best of luck, texassweetie, and GO LONGHORNS!

lyrica9 · #11 08-03-2006, 08:33 PM

Ok now that i know it's UT, that is one of the more serious ones in Texas. I've got a lot of friends who go there, and my grandmother is an alum from one of the chapters, so if you need any help or advice, let me know by PM or email!! and good luck with recruitment. DEFINITELY look into the what-to-wear information on their panhellenic website, and try to contact the austin alumnae panhellenic if you can, their website is http://www.austinpanhellenic.org.

(and i'm from and living in austin, so if you need any help with getting around or anything, glad to help!)

NYCAXiD · #12 08-16-2006, 01:12 AM

Hey there - I PM'd you.