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Originally posted by MermaidGirl
Hey guys, I was just wondering, should I rush for a sorority in second year that I didn't get into in first year?
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Yes! With a caveat...
If fall will be formal recruitment, you should go through sort of as though you were a freshman PNM-- look at each and every sorority, and give them *full* consideration in the first round or two. You may find that your third choice from last year has done a lot of restructuring without you knowing it, and might even be a better fit than last year's second choice! While you think you're a great fit for your second choice, they may see things differently and cut you in the second round. As with freshmen, if you look only at your "dream group", you may not see the other orgs that may be a good fit for you this year.
You'll have some stereotypes and knowledge about each group that can color your feelings about them, good and bad. Keep that in the back of your mind when you rush again. That said, if you know there's a group that just does *not* fit, like AB1 from last year, then politely decline their invitation to a further round.
OTOH, if fall is informal recruitment or COR/COB, then I don't see why you shouldn't keep your eyes out for XY2 events and try to mostly focus on them. Don't totally stalk them, but chat with the friends you have in the org and do normal stuff with them as often as possible (studying, movies, dinner, etc.). Being over-eager can turn some people off, but be genuine. If it doesn't work out, then go through formal in spring with the same advice as listed above.
Best wishes to you, whatever the outcome may be!
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