SEC rush: open vs. fall

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Originally Posted by theriver

I am a freshman at an SEC school. I was not able to rush in the fall. This was contributed to several reasons- primarily being that I agreed before I knew what school I was going to to be a bridesmaid in a wedding that interfered with rush week. I now really wish that I had been able to rush. I have numerous friends in sororities who have been very supportive of me and encouraged me to rush.

One of my closest friends has told me that her sorority will be holding open bidding soon. I am now unsure if I should do this or wait for formal recruitment in the fall. If I do the open bidding, I have a good chance at getting a bid as a second semester freshman. I do like the girls I know in this sorority, but I don't want to cut myself off from other options. The problem with rushing as a sophomore is that my chances of getting a bid significantly decrease. In fact, several sororities do not take sophomores at all regardless of their resume.

I'm looking for some second opinions, so that I can make the best decision possible. Thanks!

You have made some really valid points.

If you're at an SEC school, your best shot at getting a bid may very well be during informal/COB that's coming up (since you're still a freshman).

If you're interested in this sorority (for more reasons than just your friend being in it of course) and you think you would accept a bid from them, then your best bet would be to attend open recruitment.

However, if you feel like you simply must check out every sorority (and you aren't sure if you'd want to commit to this one), by all means go through formal. Just be aware (as it sounds like you are) that you are going to have a hard time getting a bid.

This is all up to you though, so good luck with what you decide.