Am I too old too rush?

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Originally Posted by x_meowness_x

Hi,
I'm 22 years and currently a 4th year student at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California. I've always dreamed of being in a sorority.
My first year, I missed recruitment because I found out about it too late.
My second year, I went through half of recruitment and had to drop out because of personal issues.
My third year I was going through some family issues and wasn't able to be involved in school & this year, my fourth year I was below the gpa requirement by .1

I have brought my grades up and I really want to try again. I am going to be a 5th year next year (senior standing) because it's hard to get classes in my major. I am going to be in school for at least another year.

I think I have a lot to offer and I will feel like I'll regret it if I didn't just try. I was just wondering if you think I am too old though and If I'll look bad or something.. Let me know your opinions

Thanks

Meh. By all means go through again if you feel like you'd regret not doing so.

However, understand that it probably doesn't look super great to chapters that you have waited this long, failed to have the GPA as a college senior (which is probably not an unbelievably high requirement), etc.

Also, sorority members may wonder what you can contribute if you're only going to be active for a year (as opposed to a freshman or sophomore.)

Or how one could "always want to be in a sorority" yet have a different excuse/reason for not rushing for every year of school.

This sounds harsh, but I'd imagine that sorority members will consider all of these factors. Just being honest.

Good luck to you.