Sorority Shopping?

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by Adelphean

Alexandra Robbins? Is that you?! I see you're working on the sequel to 'Pledged'! Can't wait! I'm shaking with anticipation!

Pooped: The Secret Life of Preschoolers

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Pooped: The Secret Life of Preschoolers

LOL!!! that's great!

[tunatartare]

why thank you

[rho4life]

ok, when i saw the title, I thought it was about shopping for sorority related items......lol.

I think it makes sense to shop in terms of comparing different groups and seeing which fits better before you commit, ie wouldn't you do the same thing when you're looking for new shoes? You try a few on before you buy a pair.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by rho4life

I think it makes sense to shop in terms of comparing different groups and seeing which fits better before you commit, ie wouldn't you do the same thing when you're looking for new shoes? You try a few on before you buy a pair.

In terms of AI, it isn't about buying or choosing. It is about being invited. NPHC membership intake can be considered similiar to this-- you research the NPHC groups and then profess your interest in ONE. You then rush that one organization. The organization then may or may not invite you to become a member.

ETA: I admire the level of alumnae activity among the NPHC groups and the way they have structured their membership. If their membership intake process is a part of this pride and involvement, there is a lot to be said for rushing one organization.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

NPHC membership intake is like this-- you research the groups and then profess your interest in ONE. You then rush that one organization.

Yes, and even though I am not in an NPHC group, what I've gleaned on these boards from the posts of NPHC members, is that you'd better be bringing a lot to the table in terms of service/volunteering, good academic grades, etc.

[jessikay1922]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Yes, and even though I am not in an NPHC group, what I've gleaned on these boards from the posts of NPHC members, is that you'd better be bringing a lot to the table in terms of service/volunteering, good academic grades, etc.

True--- we expect that for undergraduate and graduate prospectives.

And it is also true that we expect our prospectives to be interested in joining our individual organizations, and not just one of the NPHC organizations. Again, however, this is on both levels. I could see however how a PNAM (of the NPC groups) might not think that there would be a problem "forum shopping" if they understood how rush worked on an undergrauate level.

Would you have less problems with "forum shopping" if the PNAM told the groups she was pursuing that she was interested in other groups as well???