Little White Lies?

sratted_out · #1 07-24-2011, 01:47 AM

Ok so I have a question regarding fall recruitment...I am from the West Coast and am moving to the East Coast this year...while in the west I went through recruitment as a freshman, I didn't get the sorority I had hoped for. I went ahead with the pledge process but dropped before initiation. Also, I didn't do so well in my classes and ended up with a 0.8 GPA. My question is, I have to register for recruitment process over here and didn't list that I was previously a pledge to another chapter. Will they be able to find out that I lied? Like I said, I never initiated to that sorority. Also, no GPA minimum was listed on the registration nor on the website, so will my low GPA hurt me?

hootyhoo · #2 07-24-2011, 01:52 AM

If you made a .8 GPA last year I would not be rushing as a sophomore. You need to focus on school before you add anything else to your plate.

KSUViolet06 · #3 07-24-2011, 02:03 AM

FYI, just because your SCHOOL doesn't list a GPA requirement, doesn't mean there isn't one.

Each chapter has a minimum of their own that PNMs have to have in order to get a bid.

With a .8 you are probs not getting a bid. The lowest min is probably a 2.5.

No you can't lie about your grades. They look it up.

No they're not going to make an exception for you.

No, there's no secret loophole.

No, I'm not like "omg so meannnnnn."

I covered all of your possible responses to this.

You need to get a bid to the library and pledge studying.

Good luck.

preciousjeni · #4 07-24-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sratted_out

Ok so I have a question regarding fall recruitment...I am from the West Coast and am moving to the East Coast this year...while in the west I went through recruitment as a freshman, I didn't get the sorority I had hoped for. I went ahead with the pledge process but dropped before initiation. Also, I didn't do so well in my classes and ended up with a 0.8 GPA. My question is, I have to register for recruitment process over here and didn't list that I was previously a pledge to another chapter. Will they be able to find out that I lied? Like I said, I never initiated to that sorority. Also, no GPA minimum was listed on the registration nor on the website, so will my low GPA hurt me?

I don't presume to know every college's regulations, but wouldn't you be on some sort of probation as a transfer with a 0.8 GPA?

AOII Angel · #5 07-24-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

FYI, just because your SCHOOL doesn't list a GPA requirement, doesn't mean there isn't one.

Each chapter has a minimum of their own that PNMs have to have in order to get a bid.

With a .8 you are not getting a bid. The lowest min is probably a 2.5.

You need to get a bid to the library and pledge studying.

LOL, I was about to say KSUVioletITY? I guess you changed your font color to make sure no one confused you with the OP.

KSUViolet06 · #6 07-24-2011, 02:10 AM

I'm actually posting from my BB and it's too hard to be pink on it because I have to type the code in for it. I'm lazy lol.

AOII Angel · #7 07-24-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I'm actually posting from my BB and it's too hard to be pink on it because I have to type the code in for it. I'm lazy lol.

Be truthful...your socking and trying to entertain us! JJ

KSUViolet06 · #8 07-24-2011, 02:18 AM

LOL. I wouldn't be caught dead in Comic Sans.

Every time someone types in Comic Sans, my soul dies.

ellebud · #9 07-24-2011, 02:21 AM

Just a quick question: (and I'm not being snarky) What school, other than a cc would admit a student with a D minus average? I believe in second chances..but this isn't computing.

And while you obviously should be concentrating on school work first your AGE might make you a sophomore. Perhaps your school is different, but an .08 gpa would indicate that you received an F or two. I don't think that you get credit for failed classes. So, I would think that you still would be a freshman.

PiKA2001 · #10 07-24-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ellebud

Just a quick question: (and I'm not being snarky) What school, other than a cc would admit a student with a D minus average? I believe in second chances..but this isn't computing.

And while you obviously should be concentrating on school work first your AGE might make you a sophomore. Perhaps your school is different, but an .08 gpa would indicate that you received an F or two. I don't think that you get credit for failed classes. So, I would think that you still would be a freshman.

I was thinking the same.

excelblue · #11 07-24-2011, 05:46 AM

I smell troll.

However, with the benefit of doubt, yeah, a sorority should be the least of your worries if you got a 0.8. Work on that GPA.

One of the things Greek Life organizations tend to value is academics. Focus on getting a solid footing in college and ensuring your ability to graduate before worrying about the other stuff.

FSUZeta · #12 07-24-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ellebud

Just a quick question: (and I'm not being snarky) What school, other than a cc would admit a student with a D minus average? I believe in second chances..but this isn't computing.

And while you obviously should be concentrating on school work first your AGE might make you a sophomore. Perhaps your school is different, but an .08 gpa would indicate that you received an F or two. I don't think that you get credit for failed classes. So, I would think that you still would be a freshman.

bingo!

DubaiSis · #13 07-24-2011, 10:26 AM

The actual question was about lying about having pledged a sorority previously. I wouldn't bother lying about that because they wouldn't necessarily hold it against you. That's why there is a difference between pledging and initiating.

But changing the subject to college admissions, would you be able to disregard a semester of school if you wanted to? Usually people would want to get credit for every possible class taken, but in this case, maybe it's better to just call it a life lesson learned and start over. Would anyone let her? COULD they?

Titchou · #14 07-24-2011, 11:30 AM

Some schools will let you do that and some won't. If I were her, I'd just start over too.

ellebud · #15 07-24-2011, 02:16 PM

A general comment on lying to a sorority or in life: Are you so stupid as to think a group of fairly sophisticated young women, who's "job" it is (at the moment) to perpetuate a group or business that they believe in won't check you out?

Of course they read your application and your recs because it is important to the sisters that their chapter remain strong.

As I mentioned in my daughter's recruitment thread my daughter knew a girl going through a second time. The girl was very vocal and proud that she had received a bid to Top Tier House, but turned them down. (This would presuppose that she had two houses at Pref, both excellent choices.) No......the girl was dropped by every house asap.

....and how (and why) would you become a sister to girls you lie to get accepted? You will always be on guard.