Question For Med School, Law School People (and others!)

[kiteflyersmom]

Hello all,

I must say, I am very impressed with how accomplished you people are! I am no slouch myself, in that I just finished my doctoral degree in education last summer (at age 46). However, as a teacher and a mom I am completely impressed with the young people on this board who are pursuing their dreams. It is also great to see posts from people who are already doctors, attorneys, as well as others who are tops in their field.

My question is this- I never had the opportunity to join a sorority and I really wish things would have been different. My daughter pledged and initiated this year (I guess that's the terminology). So, I am wondering. Those of you who maintained sky-high gpa's for med school and law school entrance, etc. Was this difficult, in addition to being a member of a sorority? I know the sorority (and fraternities) takes time- did it sometimes get in the way of studies?

Thanks so much for providing your viewpoint to someone who has no experience in this area.