Ok, quick question.
This year I am (possibly) going to be a sophomore going through formal recruitment in fall 2008. It has really been a hope of mine to do this all year. I've made a ton of friends in all the sororities on campus (there are 7) and they're all really great girls. I just feel like I really missed out the first time and that this is something I would benefit from and could contribute toward. My school is also not very discriminatory toward sophomore PNMs.
This year I've been preparing a lot. I've found recommendations for all the chapters and I've gotten involved on campus. There is just one thing I don't know about right now that is bothering me:
First semester, I had great grades. I made the dean's list, was in the top 10% for my major, and I was invited and joined the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. This semester, though, was a lot harder for me. I went the whole semester and I was tired and couldn't focus, and I didn't know what was wrong. It turns out I was diagnosed with anemia at the end of April, right before the week of finals. Needless to say, my grades were not as good as the first time through.
My health, though, is back in order. I was told to take it easy over summer with no schooling, focus on eating well and staying hydrated, and take iron supplements. Thus, summer school wasn't an option for me in trying to make my grades prettier. I am doing everything I was told to do, and I have no concerns that I will do well next semester and boost my GPA back to where I know I can.
The thing is though, I know GPA is a big deal for sorority recruitment. I contacted the Greek life office and found out that there is no requirement to go through formal recruitment. I am just waiting to hear back about chapter requirements for sophomore PNMs. I am not on academic probation by any means, but I know my GPA will hinder my chances, despite other circumstances.
***I would like to add, even despite the circumstances I am still on the level of the average GPA for women at my school.
I am just wondering, is there any way I can let the sororities know about my situation? Is there anything I can do to boost my chances for success during recruitment? This might be my last chance -- my school doesn't participate in informal recruitment and chapters generally reach quota quickly.
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