anyone know anything about Indiana's informal recruitment?

i wasn't going to say this, because i didn't think it was necessary, but now that i feel the need to defend myself, i will: i got invited back to four houses for eight party, all of them "upper tier" (which i personally think is bogus - no sorority is better than another because they have "hotter girls"). i got dirty rushed at two of them (and yes, i did report it) and the other two i didn't like based on OTHER factors besides the fact that our conversations were uninspiring. one of them had to do with their involvement (or lack of it) on campus, another had to do with their gpa. and i honestly can't say that i wasn't influenced by what i heard (reputations and such), but i can say that i gave them a fair chance despite it.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by sisterhood1

i wasn't going to say this, because i didn't think it was necessary, but now that i feel the need to defend myself, i will: i got invited back to four houses for eight party, all of them "upper tier" (which i personally think is bogus - no sorority is better than another because they have "hotter girls"). i got dirty rushed at two of them (and yes, i did report it) and the other two i didn't like based on OTHER factors besides the fact that our conversations were uninspiring. one of them had to do with their involvement (or lack of it) on campus, another had to do with their gpa. and i honestly can't say that i wasn't influenced by what i heard (reputations and such), but i can say that i gave them a fair chance despite it.

Of course you did.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sisterhood1

i wasn't going to say this, because i didn't think it was necessary, but now that i feel the need to defend myself, i will: i got invited back to four houses for eight party, all of them "upper tier" (which i personally think is bogus - no sorority is better than another because they have "hotter girls"). i got dirty rushed at two of them (and yes, i did report it) and the other two i didn't like based on OTHER factors besides the fact that our conversations were uninspiring. one of them had to do with their involvement (or lack of it) on campus, another had to do with their gpa. and i honestly can't say that i wasn't influenced by what i heard (reputations and such), but i can say that i gave them a fair chance despite it.

I'm glad I finally get to defend a "Popular" chapter. So you had "uninspiring" conversations with how many girls? Are these chapters filled with clones? Did you talk to every girl in the chapter? 3/4 of the chapter? 1/2? Less than 10 members? How do you really know how involved or uninvolved they are? Did you ask the "uninspiring" girl? Maybe she just doesn't know. She's probably a member like EVERY chapter has that must be FORCED to come to recruitment, doesn't know anyone or anything about any of her sisters. Maybe I'm wrong, but judging an entire chapter because of a few bad conversations is pretty silly.

As for a bad GPA...your GPA doesn't have to be effected by the chapter's GPA, and that is something that can be fixed rather rapidly. My chapter's GPA went from 3rd out of 4 to the top GPA on campus consistently while I was a collegiate. Chapter GPA is certainly not etched in stone.

Sorry if you felt attacked, but you spouted off a lot of code words that we all hate to hear.

[hoosier20]

Does anyone know which houses at IU are doing informal?

[Hoosierxgirl]

I figured it was about time I chimed in. Informal, to my knowledge, is over. I heard of many houses giving out snap bids if they had only one or two spots left and some houses you would never expect pulled in wonderful, full pledge classes. I think changing the party numbers really helped all the houses because people were "forced" to see more houses that they usually would've dropped based on first appearances. to the OP, I understand what it's like to "not have a connection" for BOTH of the reasons cited here. but if you don't even try to make it to preference round or bid day, there is nothing anyone can do. those four houses obviously saw something in you and unfortunately, I don't think you'll get another chance until next year. I'm sorry and if you have any more questions about IU, private message me and I can give you a more personal response. As a COR, I understand all too well how much informal is about a lot of luck and good-timing... Good luck and I hope you do rush again next year with a more open-mind. The sophomores I talked to during rush said even though it is a little harder, rushing a second time gives you a much better insight into the house you want and how you will fit into a house.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by sisterhood1

i wasn't going to say this, because i didn't think it was necessary, but now that i feel the need to defend myself, i will: i got invited back to four houses for eight party, all of them "upper tier" (which i personally think is bogus - no sorority is better than another because they have "hotter girls"). i got dirty rushed at two of them (and yes, i did report it) and the other two i didn't like based on OTHER factors besides the fact that our conversations were uninspiring. one of them had to do with their involvement (or lack of it) on campus, another had to do with their gpa. and i honestly can't say that i wasn't influenced by what i heard (reputations and such), but i can say that i gave them a fair chance despite it.

Blah, blah, blah. Next time you care to share your uninspired bullshit with Greekchat, do us all a favor and just talk to yourself instead.

Basically, you only had four houses left. And, you didn't want them. So, suck it up, sister.

You admit you didn't like them -- any of them... So, you feel remorse now? Which one of the groups that were giving you a chance (but that you felt no connection with) would you like to do informal with? Would you go for the two who "dirty rushed" you? Or the one with little campus involvement? Or the one who had a gpa that didn't meet your demands?

Wait... I bet you're gonna say that you're hoping for one of the OTHER groups? Lol. They didn't want you then. They won't want you now, even if they had an opening.

[pinkmama]

I know Adpi had 53 girls over for bid day and 48 went through the first ceremony. I believe they went through informal to grab a few more girls.

[IUHoosiergirl88]

I'll speak for ADPi we didn't do informal, per say, we just extended ~5 bids to replace the girls who dropped! I'm proud to say we'll be at capacity next year!

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by IUHoosiergirl88

I'll speak for ADPi we didn't do informal, per say, we just extended ~5 bids to replace the girls who dropped! I'm proud to say we'll be at capacity next year!

Congratulations! What fantastic news.