How much is appearance weighed during rush?

[perfectinpurple]

I really was just trying to encourage her...

As someone who was in a similar situation at a fairly competitive school who ended up getting a bid to her first choice (which I know might not always be the case or whatever) I really was just trying to let her know that she shouldn't be so concerned about her weight.

You're right, I don't personally know her, and i also know that comments like "you can carry it" or "you dont look like you weigh ___" don't make you feel any better.

I never said she was going to get a bid, or going to get a top house or anything else. I also realize I also don't have 1,000 posts. And I'll be the first to admit I'm young and don't have a ton of experirence in this field... However; based on what experience I do have and some similarities between what I read about her and myself I have come to make some inferences. Based on her original statement I think she sounds like (at least here) an intelligent girl who just has a few insecurities... and who of us doesn't? I think if she puts her best foot forward during rush she has a great chance to find a sisterhood she can be a part of, and not to sound cliche, but who will accept her for who she is.

KSUViolet, I respect your opinion and I understand why you made those statements, but I was just trying to be encouraging... I'm just optomistic by nature I suppose. I never thought I was giving any sort of false hope, just stating that in my opinion I think she'll do pretty well, and that she shouldn't worry so much about something so superficial as her weight.