MISTAKES

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by James

Probably because people are irritable and in bad moods. I doubt jovial happy people are snarky very much at all.

Nope. Silliness deserves lighthearded responses. Anyway, to everyone giving useful responses, no one has answered her question. She's not asking about what to do to be noticed or what to do when pursuing an organization. She asked "what should you avoid doing when pledging?" I don't know that this question has ever truly been answered on GC.

[SWTXBelle]

I think the problem is the way the question is worded. It is far easier to discuss what you should do than what you should not.
For instance, I could say that a big mistake to make in pledging would be burning down the chapter house. Technically I'm right, but how helpful is that?
I think the op should check out the threads on what TO DO for recruitment and pledging - and then get ready to do the absolute best she can in school and in her community for the next two years.

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I think the op should check out the threads on what TO DO for recruitment and pledging -

Valid point re: burning down the house, but considering the OP is considering an NPHC organization, the recruitment and pledging threads here aren't really going to be accurate to what she may experience if she is selected to pursue membership.

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

She asked "what should you avoid doing when pledging?" I don't know that this question has ever truly been answered on GC.

I can safely say "no", the question is not going to get an answer here, either. We do not, and have not in 6 or 7 years, discussed anything related to membership intake. I doubt that is going to change.