University of Texas- Austin Rush

[EE-BO]

Originally Posted by YouTee

Also, don't forget about all the highly qualified students from top private schools which don't rank their graduates. They cannot take part in the top 10% rule, so they are included in the small percentage of "non top 10%-ers" who manage to get into UT.

That is correct. The way it worked for us (and still does post-Hopwood ruling) is that you are automatically in UT provided you achieve a certain class ranking within your own school plus have a certain SAT score. It is a sliding scale, so if you have a higher SAT score- you can get away with being in a lower percentile in your class.

About 20% of my high school went to UT when I graduated, and that figure is about the same today on average.

[breathesgelatin]

Also, it's *possible* that your status as an International student could benefit you. You'll certainly have a lot to talk about during the parties - it's an instant conversation starter!

[Southerngirl55]

Haha "wear magenta and puce. And take the armadillo as your mascot. "... I guess I can't wear that outfit anymore, huh? Just kidding...

Well I have heard "obvious color outfits" might annoy actives but it can also be a hint that you'd love to join their chapter!

If a girl wore (for example) a red and yellow dress... Would it annoy all the other sororities except Chi Omega? It seems like it might hurt instead of help. I have searched through some threads and am still debating one of my outfits for this reason.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Southerngirl55

If a girl wore (for example) a red and yellow dress... Would it annoy all the other sororities except Chi Omega? It seems like it might hurt instead of help. I have searched through some threads and am still debating one of my outfits for this reason.

Yeah, that's a color combo that I think is on the line - I would skip that one.

Some sororities/members would find that type of thing flattering, but others would find it pushy and/or creepy. Unless you know the majority of the chapter members well enough to know their minds (which of course you don't) better safe than sorry.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Southerngirl55

If a girl wore (for example) a red and yellow dress... Would it annoy all the other sororities except Chi Omega? It seems like it might hurt instead of help. I have searched through some threads and am still debating one of my outfits for this reason.

I could be wrong, but I think that there are so many PNMs at Texas that I doubt every sorority would think "OMG that girl sooo wants to be a Chi O and that's soooo annoying!"

I think they'd just think of it as what it is-- a cute red and yellow dress.

Of course this is me coming from a school that's not a Texas by any means.

[Southerngirl55]

I might also considering waiting until sophomore year to rush... would that be a terrible idea?

I'd like to get a feel of the school my first year before getting too involved.

But I heard rush is SO competitive for sophomores.... Does anyone know of any sophomores that had a successful rush at UT?

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by Southerngirl55

I might also considering waiting until sophomore year to rush... would that be a terrible idea?

Yes.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Southerngirl55

I might also considering waiting until sophomore year to rush... would that be a terrible idea?

I'd like to get a feel of the school my first year before getting too involved.

Waiting isn't a good idea. Texas is competitive, and it is not to your advantage to wait until next year. Your best chance of getting a bid is as a freshman.

[Southerngirl55]

That is true... So chances just go down the longer you wait? I am guessing juniors and seniors don't have a chance at all. Is rushing as a junior even heard of at UT? I thought sophomores still went with the freshmen quota. I will definitely rush this year, but I wonder if any sophomores make the cut?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Southerngirl55

That is true... So chances just go down the longer you wait? I am guessing juniors and seniors don't have a chance at all. Is rushing as a junior even heard of at UT? I thought sophomores still went with the freshmen quota. I will definitely rush this year, but I wonder if any sophomores make the cut?

I don't think it's impossible for a sophomore to get a bid, but like many of the other competitive schools, she would have to have good friends in houses, a stellar GPA, recs and support letters galore, in addition to being a leader on campus in other organizations. It's definitely not the norm.

[southern greek]

Convocation for UT Rush was last night. 796 girls are now registered. Good luck to all!!
First round started today at 9:30 a.m. 14 houses to go to today. Yikes!

[srmom]

Yay! Let the games begin!!

My son and all his friends are setting up shop at a local eatery where they can sit on the patio and watch all the lovely girls go by!

Good Luck Girls!!!!!

[tinydancer]

Good luck, Texas girls! How I wish I could be there to see it. (and I wish our chapter was still there.)

[kchaptergphib]

Originally Posted by tinydancer

Good luck, Texas girls! How I wish I could be there to see it. (and I wish our chapter was still there.)

You and me both, Tiny Dancer!

I'm hoping to be updated a lot during this UT FR!
Good luck, everyone, and hook 'em horns!

[I.C. a Pi Phi]

When is bid day? I wrote a rec for a girl going through at U-T and I want to know what their recruitment schedule is.