University of Texas recruitment question

helimom · #1 11-02-2009, 10:11 PM

Hi. I am wondering if I should try to discourage my daughter from attending UT next fall. I have read the horror stories about how difficult it is to receive a bid at UT. My daughter is a great girl, she has great grades, good activities, and she is a legacy to my sorority but I did not attend UT. I mean, I am her mother, so I think she’s great, but I’m sure that every other mother with a daughter rushing at UT feels the same way.
Also, we live far from UT and there aren’t many girls from our geographical region that attend UT. My daughter's HS isn't large or well-known. She did not attend summer camp anywhere. She doesn’t really know many girls that attend UT right now. .
I can still remember when I went through rush and there was a girl in my group that didn’t get a bid. It was horrible! I feel like if she went to any of the other universities she’s interested in, she’d receive a bid without any problems. It is really important to her to become a sorority member. She’s grown up with all of my wonderful memories, and she has friends active in sororities at other universities…
I guess if there was a problem, she could rush as a sophomore, but then again, I don’t know how sophomores fare in rush at UT…Any suggestions? Also I was wondering what is a COB?

SWTXBelle · #2 11-02-2009, 10:45 PM

Has she been accepted yet? And does she really want to go through recruitment at UT?

Psi U MC Vito · #3 11-02-2009, 10:47 PM

Also I feel like I have to say, whether she choices to go should be entirely up to her.

KSUViolet06 · #4 11-02-2009, 10:55 PM

Some reading material for you (Texas threads):

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ighlight=Texas

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ighlight=Texas

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ighlight=Texas

33girl · #5 11-02-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by helimom

Also I was wondering what is a COB? [/SIZE]

COB = Continuous Open Bidding. Without getting too detailed, it is rushing that occurs outside of formal rush for sororities that don't make total.

Just interested · #6 11-02-2009, 11:40 PM

If she will only accept bids to CERTAIN groups then I would suggest she go elsewhere.
If the sorority is more important than the education she will receive? Then I suggest she go elsewhere.

helimom · #7 11-03-2009, 12:30 AM

Does UT participate in COB?

33girl · #8 11-03-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by helimom

Does UT participate in COB?

COB is a decision made individually by each sorority. If they are at total, they cannot participate. At a school like UT where Greek life is very popular it's one of those things you should not count on happening.

Hope that helps. Props to you, by the way, for your self-aware username.

LucyKKG · #9 11-03-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by helimom

Hi. I am wondering if I should try to discourage my daughter from attending UT next fall. I have read the horror stories about how difficult it is to receive a bid at UT. My daughter is a great girl, she has great grades, good activities, and she is a legacy to my sorority but I did not attend UT. I mean, I am her mother, so I think she’s great, but I’m sure that every other mother with a daughter rushing at UT feels the same way.
Also, we live far from UT and there aren’t many girls from our geographical region that attend UT. My daughter's HS isn't large or well-known. She did not attend summer camp anywhere. She doesn’t really know many girls that attend UT right now. .
I can still remember when I went through rush and there was a girl in my group that didn’t get a bid. It was horrible! I feel like if she went to any of the other universities she’s interested in, she’d receive a bid without any problems. It is really important to her to become a sorority member. She’s grown up with all of my wonderful memories, and she has friends active in sororities at other universities…
I guess if there was a problem, she could rush as a sophomore, but then again, I don’t know how sophomores fare in rush at UT…Any suggestions? Also I was wondering what is a COB?

How does she feel about the school? I love being in a sorority but *gasp* Greek life isn't everything. There are other important aspects of college.

srmom · #10 11-03-2009, 12:23 PM

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UNLT and UT have very different Greek systems. Don't compare apples to oranges.

THIS^^

But, to answer your curious question:

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Nike shorts, baggy t-shirt and running shoes (I think you call them cross trainers?)

No, in Texas, we call them "tennis shoes" whether we ever step foot on a court or not.

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Is this a trend?

Yes, just like when I was in school and we wore shirts with peter pan collars that buttoned up the back, and skirts with cumberbunds. We also wore sweats with our letters on our butts, and that was for comfort, but I'm sure my mom thought I looked like a slob.

To the opening poster: UT has so many things to offer besides Greek life, especially a fantastic education, so I would not dissuade my child from going just because of recruitment.

And, while there are girls who are heartbroken (just like there are at the many other competitive schools/Greek wise), there are many who find a home who have come from small towns, or unknown highschools. I know a TON of girls who fit that bill at UT, so it is not a lost cause before it's even begun.

Good luck to your daughter.

Titchou · #11 11-03-2009, 12:40 PM

But do keep in mind that she will need recs - 2 min for each group...even yours!

LXA SE285 · #12 11-03-2009, 03:02 PM

I know SEC rush is like Marine training at Parris Island, but what the hell is it about UT rush that makes PNMs and moms fear that if they get dropped or—horrors, get stuck with a so-called lower-tier house—poor sad PNM will spend the rest of her days sporting pink sponge rollers and swilling PBR in her abode at the Royal Cedar Pines Manufactured Homes Community?

SWTXBelle · #13 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LXA SE285

I know SEC rush is like Marine training at Parris Island, but what the hell is it about UT rush that makes PNMs and moms fear that if they get dropped or—horrors, get stuck with a so-called lower-tier house—poor sad PNM will spend the rest of her days sporting pink sponge rollers and swilling PBR in her abode at the Royal Cedar Pines Manufactured Homes Community?

LOL - Royal Cedar Pines.

violetpretty · #14 11-04-2009, 01:57 AM

It's hard for me to say, "Just worry about your education" when I couldn't imagine my life without my sorority. There are over 2,000 4-year colleges in the US; there can't be just one that fits a particular student academically. Choosing a college involves academic programs, but also location, setting, size, campus culture, price/scholarships etc. I mean, if I was interested in going Greek, I wouldn't go to Bowdin. I can't imagine being Greek at an SEC school, but those schools wouldn't be a fit for me for other reasons.

Basically, what I am trying to say is that if Texas is a good fit for her in all other areas, AND she could be happy regardless of whether she joined a sorority, then there's no reason not to choose it. I guess it's hard for her to predict how she would feel if recruitment didn't work out like she planned. Even still, I can't recommend going to a less competitive school for the purpose of going Greek because there are no guarantees. Just know that life does go on and if she really does like Texas for the school and not just the Greek system, she'll be able to move on and find her niche.

kristenp · #15 11-04-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by helimom

Hi. I am wondering if I should try to discourage my daughter from attending UT next fall. I have read the horror stories about how difficult it is to receive a bid at UT. My daughter is a great girl, she has great grades, good activities, and she is a legacy to my sorority but I did not attend UT. I mean, I am her mother, so I think she’s great, but I’m sure that every other mother with a daughter rushing at UT feels the same way.
Also, we live far from UT and there aren’t many girls from our geographical region that attend UT. My daughter's HS isn't large or well-known. She did not attend summer camp anywhere. She doesn’t really know many girls that attend UT right now. .
I can still remember when I went through rush and there was a girl in my group that didn’t get a bid. It was horrible! I feel like if she went to any of the other universities she’s interested in, she’d receive a bid without any problems. It is really important to her to become a sorority member. She’s grown up with all of my wonderful memories, and she has friends active in sororities at other universities…
I guess if there was a problem, she could rush as a sophomore, but then again, I don’t know how sophomores fare in rush at UT…Any suggestions? Also I was wondering what is a COB?

Rushing at the University of Texas is difficult, but if she is as wonderful as you knows she is she should have no problem finding where she fits in most. UT offers a 100% placement rate, so she will be placed! The University of Texas is the best school! (: she must come! If you want to insure she is placed join your local Panhellenic council to receive recommendation letters and of course, ask your friends, and family to write all the sororities! "Dirty Rush" does play a big part because it is very competitive. She will most likely be contacted before formal recruitment to meet with a sorority, and for some, legacies are taken very seriously. Use it to your advantage! Rushing as a Sophomore is extremely harder because it counts as 2 people for our Chapters, so she would be better off rushing as a freshman! Make sure her Facebook page is clean, emphasis is put on classy. And of course, there are so many groups at the University of Texas, Greek life is only 8%... pretty sure. I love the University of Texas and of course my sorority! <3