Bama Sorority Recruitment 2010 - Page 10

KSUViolet06 · #**136** 08-09-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by missblonde

Okay, and "Preference Day" you fill out a card with what sorority you'd like to be in... then you have "Bid Day" and you receive an invitation from the sorority that selected you... What if the sorority that sent you an invitation was not the sorority you selected on "Preference Day"? Or do I have it all wrong? I'm just a little confused about that. :P

Should you make it to Preference DAy, you will be invited to attend the Pref parties of 3 chapters who have invited you back based on previous days.

You attend them, then you rank them in order of which you would most prefer to receive a bid from.

At the same time, chapters rank PNMs who attended their parties.

You submit your rankings, the chapters submit their lists, and a computer program matches you with one of the 3 chapters you ranked for Pref.

Ex: if you are invited to ABC, DEF, and XYZ for Pref, you will submit a final ranking depending on how you feel about each chapter after Pref.

So you might rank:

1. ABC
2. DEF
3. XYZ

Then these chapter submit lists of PNMs.

The computer takes your first choice and tries to find you on their list. If it reaches your name before ABC hits quota (and cannot take anymore girls) then you get a bid to ABC.

However, if ABC is full before the comp gets to your name, you were too low on their list. It then moves on and tries to place you with DEF.

If the comp reaches your name on DEF's list before they reach quota, you get a bid to DEF.

TideMom · #**137** 08-09-2010, 05:57 PM

Ok - my daughter is through 7 of 10 first round parties for today. She just texted to say she had found a ride to Walmart to get a personal fan and other items on the suggested list. She also said there is plenty of water in between parties.

She has 5 more houses tomorrow for first round parties, so there are 15 sororities participating in formal recruitment. And 1642 girls going through!

I'd love to be a fly on the wall to see all that exuberant youthfulness on display!

Thanks everyone for participating - it does me good to come here and discuss all this stuff and not get her wrapped up in any of my concerns. I need to stay calm for her - it's crazy enough there!

Looking forward to our conversation tonight!
Thanks everyone for all the support & conversation!
Nancy

FSUZeta · #**138** 08-09-2010, 06:44 PM

you're welcome nancy. thank you for sharing with us.

Loyally Kappa · #**139** 08-09-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TideMom

I'd love to be a fly on the wall to see all that exuberant youthfulness on display!

You haven't seen exuberance yet ... just wait until Squeal Day! And it won't be just youthful exuberance!

Best of luck to your little sweetie!

bamamom14 · #**140** 08-09-2010, 08:55 PM

My daughter just skyped me & she looked absolutely beat! She finished her first round of 8 parties today, so she has 7 parties tomorrow. She said she was sooo tired but she thought today went well! I told her to stay cool & calm tomorrow & she would do fine. She did say she felt like she had good conversations in all the houses she visited today. One thing she did tell me that concerned me & her as well -- she said the girls in her Sigma Rho Chi group kept talking about they were going to do this & that on bid day & what sorority they were going to be in, etc. She said she thought, "How do you even know you are going to get a bid?" She is going into this with an open mind but knows with 1642 girls there is the possiblity she may not receive a bid.

FSUZeta · #**141** 08-09-2010, 09:51 PM

your daughter sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders-maybe she will rub off on some of her rush group! sounds like they could use some common sense. good luck to her, bamamom14.

bamamom14 · #**142** 08-09-2010, 10:10 PM

Thank you! I will keep you all posted on how it goes tomorrow!

Alumiyum · #**143** 08-09-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bamamom14

My daughter just skyped me & she looked absolutely beat! She finished her first round of 8 parties today, so she has 7 parties tomorrow. She said she was sooo tired but she thought today went well! I told her to stay cool & calm tomorrow & she would do fine. She did say she felt like she had good conversations in all the houses she visited today. One thing she did tell me that concerned me & her as well -- she said the girls in her Sigma Rho Chi group kept talking about they were going to do this & that on bid day & what sorority they were going to be in, etc. She said she thought, "How do you even know you are going to get a bid?" She is going into this with an open mind but knows with 1642 girls there is the possiblity she may not receive a bid.

Then your daughter is a smart cookie. Good luck to her! I've got a few friends/family members that are both actives and PNM's this year and I'm waiting on pins and needles to see how it turns out on both sides.

Theta2Mom · #**144** 08-09-2010, 11:50 PM

Worked at Recruitment today...we had 14 rounds and will have 9 tomorrow. I am exhausted and so are all the actives. The PMN's looked great even with the heat! I always love seeing the girls, their awesome smiles and beautiful dresses! I will work again tomorrow and be there Friday to move my son in and check in on Skit Day...then back Sat. for Pref. A busy and exciting week for all and my last, as my daughter is a senior. It has been a great ride with my daughters over the years. Good luck to all!!

Tuuthfairy · #**145** 08-10-2010, 01:52 AM

i'm not sure how much exuberance there was. it sounded like everyone was wilting. there was a feeling that the lunch break did everyone in going to the afternoon session and a few girls passed out. i pray for a break in the heat so the girls can enjoy themselves. i'm sure they will forget about the heat on bid day!

bama.mom · #**146** 08-10-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Theta2Mom

Worked at Recruitment today...we had 14 rounds and will have 9 tomorrow. I am exhausted and so are all the actives. The PMN's looked great even with the heat! I always love seeing the girls, their awesome smiles and beautiful dresses! I will work again tomorrow and be there Friday to move my son in and check in on Skit Day...then back Sat. for Pref. A busy and exciting week for all and my last, as my daughter is a senior. It has been a great ride with my daughters over the years. Good luck to all!!

I am helping at my daughter's sorority today and can't wait to see all the girls and outfits. My daughter and I spent so much time last year selecting her clothes for rush. I know they will look precious. Will post on heat and how they are holding up later. Good Luck Girls (and their sweet Moms).

bamamama14 · #**147** 08-10-2010, 07:59 AM

My daughter called last night exhausted too. She has 5 houses to visit today, all on Magnolia Dr. She said some of the houses did a great job of pairing her with girls with the same major, hobbies and ECs. I guess they really read all those recs.

I hope Wednesday brings good news for all.

FSUZeta · #**148** 08-10-2010, 08:05 AM

that is good news bamamama14!

Tuuthfairy · #**149** 08-10-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bamamom14

My daughter just skyped me & she looked absolutely beat! She finished her first round of 8 parties today, so she has 7 parties tomorrow. She said she was sooo tired but she thought today went well! I told her to stay cool & calm tomorrow & she would do fine. She did say she felt like she had good conversations in all the houses she visited today. One thing she did tell me that concerned me & her as well -- she said the girls in her Sigma Rho Chi group kept talking about they were going to do this & that on bid day & what sorority they were going to be in, etc. She said she thought, "How do you even know you are going to get a bid?" She is going into this with an open mind but knows with 1642 girls there is the possiblity she may not receive a bid.

my daughter is keeping an open mind too. i told her she was not under any obligation to pledge my chapter (of course it would nice of her to wear my pin

) i'm sure the rho chis did what they could to discourage "suiciding". she understands that there is a possibility of no bid at all so why would you drop your chances by picking just one? she is so excited for the next round

Beaumom · #**150** 08-10-2010, 01:18 PM

Last year my daughters room mate said she had heard one of the houses had over 500 letters of legacy! So I do hope the girls follow their hearts and go where they will be the happiest!

I also believe that every effort is made to match a PNM with a house, some girls have their hearts set on just one house. But girls who keep an open mind will find a match!