gpa requirement

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by goosegirl

So, it was my first semester as a freshman in the spring and due to my depression and severe anxiety, I did BEYOND terrible. I still want to rush in August, and I would prefer not to rush as a sophomore. The gpa requirement is 2.5 to rush but I am well below that. Do you think I could send in my high school transcripts or do I have no choice but to wait... I will be beyond heartbroken if I have to delay this for next year

I am sorry, but you are going to face that you will not be able to rush or pledge in August. The minimum to RUSH might be 2.5, but I assure you that no sorority will offer a bid to a girl with a GPA that low. Not unless you have extraordinary credentials, like an Olympic competitor, Miss America winner, or something else exceptional.

[aephi alum]

Wait.

You don't have the GPA. If you don't meet the minimum GPA to register for recruitment, either you won't be allowed to register at all, or you will immediately be cut from all chapters following open houses.

Focus on bringing your GPA up. Your total GPA (including this past spring and this upcoming fall) will be taken into consideration, and, if it's not at least a 2.5, you will be cut across the board. Once you've completed a semester at college, your high school GPA is irrelevant.

Also, if you're not already seeing someone for your depression and anxiety, please find a good therapist. Look beyond your school's medical center. You may benefit from a psychiatrist (who can prescribe drugs), a talk therapist, or both.

Above all, take care of yourself.