Alabama Recruitment Prediction (Fall 2008) - Page 10

AuburnMom08 · #**136** 08-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I don't know if they are officially invited but I remember back when my daughter was thinking about going to UA, I read on a UA parents forum that the moms always go down for bid day and they were telling the different places around Tuscaloosa where you can buy things with their new letters on them.

KSUViolet06 · #**137** 08-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Hope things are going well for our Bama PNMs.

uaMomtoo · #**138** 08-13-2008, 02:54 PM

Have we heard from Freshman Dad?

AnchorAlumna · #**139** 08-13-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by uaMomtoo

Does anyone know if mothers are invited to Bid Day like they are at Auburn?

Yes. But the girls usually spend the night at the house, so don't count on doing a lot with the daughter that day.
And if she doesn't get a bid...go. I should have been there after my daughter got her call.

DixieMom · #**140** 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

My daughter was recruited last year and her little sister and I went down for Bid Day. It was alot of fun to watch all the girls run out of the stadium, then to go to the house and watch my daughter and all her new sisters show their excitement (and relief) after an unbelievable week. As soon as we knew for sure what her sorority was going to be, we went to the Trunk and picked up a few little items for which she was thankful.....letters, you know! She won't be able to give you much attention, but take the camera and she'll be able to see just how thrilled she was.

Wipledale · #**141** 08-13-2008, 04:31 PM

My Daughter got 8 out of 11....Just a few more days to go. She did tell me that at Tri Delt (or whatever the abbrev is) nobody she talked to had them on there list....Said some where in tears because it is the one they really wanted...

Bamamom13 · #**142** 08-13-2008, 04:31 PM

uaMomtoo, go for Bid Day!! It is quite a sight to see. They are having brunch in the sorority houses and all parents are invited. As has been said, you will not get much time with your Daughter. She will be having lots of pictures taken and be meeting all of her pledge sisters, but it is so worth it to see the Squeal Run. The Trunk is a fabulous place to shop. They will be packed but very well stocked. You can also call them and they will make up a Bid Day Packet for your Daughter. I think they get the list of who went where before bids are even opened because they are delivering to the houses within 30 minutes of the Squeal Run. They were really nice to deal with and I have even called since, during her initiation week, and they delivered to the house then too.

Lamplighter · #**143** 08-13-2008, 04:41 PM

Yes, go for Bid Day (ok..I hate that...I still call it squeal day)! I promise, it is something you do not want to miss. Plus, even though you may not get to spend much time with your daughter, you'll get a chance to meet some of her new sisters, and get a feel for the house in general. Lots of other parents will be there, and you will be able to meet some of them as well. The Trunk is a great shop.

uaMomtoo · #**144** 08-13-2008, 04:43 PM

Thank you all so much for your insight into Bid Day at BAMA! I was planning on going whether or not she got a bid. She would probably need me more if she didn't get one but I will be so excited to see her face if she does. You actually brought tears to my eyes thinking about her running to the house and being with new sisters. I hope it comes true for her.

Bamamom13 · #**145** 08-13-2008, 04:51 PM

If your daughter does not get a bid, and I sincerely hope that she does, take her away from campus for a couple of hours. The area around sorority row, especially at Tutwiler, is not one she would want to see. It would only make her hurt more.

FreshmenDAD · #**146** 08-13-2008, 05:28 PM

My daughter spoke with me earlier today and was upset because she was cut from several sororities that she really liked but she did get invited back to 8. I know nothing about rush so this could be terrible or expected but my daughter was upset. I am somewhat surprised but I know things are tough at Bama and being from Tenn. and not knowing anyone probably hurt her. Well I am sure she will keep a positve attitude and make the best out of her opportunity.

#**147** 08-13-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshmenDAD

If anyone has any idea if 8 invites at Bama is good, bad or average fill me in and please be honest.

Having 8 invites is better than 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, or NONE. Remember that there are girls who have it worse off than she is.

She'll have 8 houses to visit, so hopefully she'll have a great time despite being cut by her favorites. Good to know that she'll make the best of her situation.

KSUViolet06 · #**148** 08-13-2008, 05:32 PM

I posted this in the Auburn thread but I thought it would be helpful if I posted it again here.

To all the worried mommies/daddies in the thread:

I think it's worth pointing out that while it's great to have a full schedule of invites, not everyone is going to have that. If your daughter happens to get less than the max number of invites everyday, try not to panic too much, because in the end, she can only get one bid (no matter how full of a schedule she has everyday).

In my opinion, this is something worth mentioning to your daughters, should any of them be upset by their invite list at some point.

Tex-A-Bama · #**149** 08-13-2008, 06:02 PM

FreshmanDAD
This is good news. She still has parties to go to.She'll find new favorites. Tell her to keep an open mind and have fun.

Titchou · #**150** 08-13-2008, 06:03 PM

How many could she accept? I'm not sure how many parties there are at this round.