Suicide/Too short?

[AlwaysSAI]

Suiciding is when a PNM chooses to put only one chapter on her preference card, even if she attended two preference parties. If that chapter does not offer her a bid, she will most likely go bidless--because she did not list any other chapters.

[KCsunshinec44]

but why wouldnt the PNM just put the one she liked more as her number one? :/ just to be safe...

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by KCsunshinec44

but why wouldnt the PNM just put the one she liked more as her number one? :/ just to be safe...

You still list the one you like MOST as your #1. However, if you would be willing to accept a bid from the other chapter you attended preference parties at (at some schools, the other two chapters), you can list your second choice (and possibly third) as #2 (and #3) on your bid card. That way, if your #1 choice doesn't offer you a bid, you could get a bid from your second and third choice.

If you aren't willing to accept a bid from the second choice chapter, you don't have to list it. That's a single intentional preference. But then you have to be willing to accept the fact that you might go bidless.

[SoCalGirl]

Originally Posted by tld221

i wanted first dibs, and i know its not my lane and all but here goes:

1. suicide/"Single Intentional Preference": when you intentionally fill in one and only one house on your bid card after prefs. So you would be saying "i would only accept a bid from XYZ house or nothing at all." from what i've read on this board, there are mixed opinions on it. on one hand, if you know what you want, then why not? but on the other hand, you should try to maximize your chances when going through rush/recruitment.

2. id err on the side of caution. not that ive gone through rush or anything, but you dont want to come off as "hoochy." i mean you dont have to wear ankle-length skirts or turtlenecks. but i think a skirt/dress that short would be a bit much. of course campus culture, region, etc comes into play...

but again, im going based on what ive read here on GC. there are many threads on here that address the suicide/SIP issue and the "what not to wear" issue.

sheesh, what an interesting combo for a post.

ETA: phooey, wasnt fast enough. no cookie for me.

You can have a cookie! You were accurate and detailed. A+