Indiana University 2014 Recruitment

[cinder1965]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

To the IUmoms: I am so sorry that your daughters are disappointed. All we moms want is for our children to be happy. But......if they are able to put that disappointment aside today, they may find happiness in a chapter where they did not expect to. You all advised your daughters to go in with an open mind and heart and give each chapter they will see today a chance. If you are able to speak to them before they sign their bid cards, you might remind them that here on GC we have read several rush stories where the PNM accepted a bid somewhat reluctantly, but did accept it, and over time, they came to love and cherish the sisterhood they joined. It really can happen, but sometimes those PNMs must sort of make it through their first year, and the second year, as they work with their sisters preparing for recruitment, homecoming and other big events on campus, it clicks for them and they are sold: ABC was the right place for me after all.

THIS.

[carnation]

What percentage of PNMs usually get bids at IU? And I'm also wondering what % drop out before initiation.

[pinkmama]

I think it's about a 65 percentage get placed. If there is roughly 1500 or 1600 I think about 900 to 1000 get placed this accounts for those who drop out of rush, those who don't make grades and those who go bid less. With the newly added sororities it may be a bit higher now

[IUALUM]

As an IU alum who went through this painful process years ago and did not receive a bid, my heart goes out to all the girls today who are incredibly disappointed. But it does not define you! After my rejection I can still say I had a great IU experience with both girls in and out of houses. I know that may not help you today, but it will get better. Now fast forward to 2014 IU rush and now my daughter is going through it. I have dreaded this day ever since she decided to attend IU. I was very open with my story and tried to prepare her for utter disappointment. As moms know its better to handle our own disappointment than our children's. She kept an open mind and knew it would take mostly "luck" to get a bid. We have had cuts accompanied with lots of tears, but she is a better person from the experience. She still has some options but we know it is not over yet. I would encourage any girl that really wants to be in a house to pursue the new colony option….and do not dismiss any sorority because it doesn't have a house. Any chapter is as good as the girls in it….and each and every chapter has some great members. And don't forget all those great fellow students that are not part of the greek system. For all those girls feeling completely rejected today, cry, eat chocolate, cry some more and then move on. Life at IU is a lot more than Greek Life!

[cinder1965]

Originally Posted by IUALUM

As an IU alum who went through this painful process years ago and did not receive a bid, my heart goes out to all the girls today who are incredibly disappointed. But it does not define you! After my rejection I can still say I had a great IU experience with both girls in and out of houses. I know that may not help you today, but it will get better. Now fast forward to 2014 IU rush and now my daughter is going through it. I have dreaded this day ever since she decided to attend IU. I was very open with my story and tried to prepare her for utter disappointment. As moms know its better to handle our own disappointment than our children's. She kept an open mind and knew it would take mostly "luck" to get a bid. We have had cuts accompanied with lots of tears, but she is a better person from the experience. She still has some options but we know it is not over yet. I would encourage any girl that really wants to be in a house to pursue the new colony option….and do not dismiss any sorority because it doesn't have a house. Any chapter is as good as the girls in it….and each and every chapter has some great members. And don't forget all those great fellow students that are not part of the greek system. For all those girls feeling completely rejected today, cry, eat chocolate, cry some more and then move on. Life at IU is a lot more than Greek Life!

What a thoughtful and true post. Your daughter is lucky to have you as her counselor. I so hope she finds her place, wherever that may be.