rushing for the second time...

[SAIgirl009]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Ask yourself: what is different about me/my situation THIS TIME AROUND that would make things turn out differently?

well i didn't know anything about the groups before and i kept putting myself beneath them. i thought they all had money and more chances. and being a first generation college student, i didnt feel like i measured up. but now that i know a good bit of them and i know that isn't the case. i was so wrong! so now i am more relaxed, knowledgeable about who they are/and do and i have more confidence (i know my spelling is bad forgive me!). so i think i have all that working for me now.

[carnation]

There's a thread on the Recruitment Stories forum about Strawberry Gloss's repeat recruitment; it's stickied and it's near the top. She gave some great insights at the end of it about why her second recruitment was successful.

There are also lots of threads about good conversation topics, gorgeous dresses, etc. in the sorority recruitment forum!

[33girl]

Does the campus community in general understand what SAI is for? Are there members of SAI that are also members of NPC sororities? Or have the current colony members tried to make the SAI chapter as "social" as possible and frown on dual membership? You may have to choose one or the other.

[carnation]

That campus would be fine with dual membership.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by carnation

That campus would be fine with dual membership.

But didn't you just find out in this thread that they had an SAI colony? From what I've read on here, every SAI chapter is different as far as what I mentioned is concerned.

[carnation]

It is, but I now know that the colony has several members who are NPCs. I know the campus well.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by carnation

It is, but I now know that the colony has several members who are NPCs. I know the campus well.

Well, you didn't say that.

[SAIgirl009]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Does the campus community in general understand what SAI is for? Are there members of SAI that are also members of NPC sororities? Or have the current colony members tried to make the SAI chapter as "social" as possible and frown on dual membership? You may have to choose one or the other.

the community accept SAI how it is and would perfer for us to join with NPC as well as SAI. some of our officers are ADiPi. so i know i wont ever have to choose. thanks for the concern through.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by SAIgirl009

hey ladies (and maybe gentlemen):
i have an odd problem. i am going to be a sophmore in the fall and i plan to rush again. YES, you heard that right...AGAIN. formal rush last fall was my way of seeing if i belonged in a sorority. but it was a flop! and i didn't do too bad but i was cut two days before bid day, so i was a little heartbroken. but i am going to take a greek friend's advice and try again. so tell me, what should i do and how should i make my moves the 2nd time around? (other than being myself)

Originally Posted by SAIgirl009

the community accept SAI how it is and would perfer for us to join with NPC as well as SAI. some of our officers are ADiPi. so i know i wont ever have to choose. thanks for the concern through.

Your problem isn't "odd" in the sense that there are plenty of threads with women in similar situations.

As for what you can do differently, two areas that I can speak to with some authority are your grades and the way you communicate.

1. How were how your grades last time around and how they are now?

2. Check your application/resume. Did you use perfect spelling, punctuation and grammar? I know that some people communicate better in person than in writing, but unless you are just being really sloppy here, your written communication indicates that there's some room for improvement.

As others have said, you need to figure out what went "wrong" last time, or what you can do "better" this time around. Better grades, a more polished appearance (no dirty shoes, no heavy perfume, wearing clothing in the similar style as the other women), a stronger resume with activities and leadership positions, a better understanding of the process, stronger confidence, making yourself known to the sorority women - these all matter. The bottom line is to present yourself in the best way you can. Be yourself, but be the best version of you.

Good luck.

[SAIgirl009]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Your problem isn't "odd" in the sense that there are plenty of threads with women in similar situations.

As for what you can do differently, two areas that I can speak to with some authority are your grades and the way you communicate.

1. How were how your grades last time around and how they are now?

2. Check your application/resume. Did you use perfect spelling, punctuation and grammar? I know that some people communicate better in person than in writing, but unless you are just being really sloppy here, your written communication indicates that there's some room for improvement.

As others have said, you need to figure out what went "wrong" last time, or what you can do "better" this time around. Better grades, a more polished appearance (no dirty shoes, no heavy perfume, wearing clothing in the similar style as the other women), a stronger resume with activities and leadership positions, a better understanding of the process, stronger confidence, making yourself known to the sorority women - these all matter. The bottom line is to present yourself in the best way you can. Be yourself, but be the best version of you.

Good luck.

okay ladies! thanks for your comments, i will be sharing my recruitment story as soon as school starts. but feel free to give me more advise!