*SEC Recruitment!* - Page 2

SWTXBelle · #1 07-25-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Really?

I feel sorry for you ladies, it is way too hot out there. (of course, guys have it just as hard, except I don't think we sit outside as much, it's more go go go go, if I remember right)

Gotta disagree - unless you guys are wearing heels and make-up, it's not as hard.

hootyhoo · #2 07-26-2010, 01:14 AM

I'm worried about my voice lasting for the extra day. I heard girls were hoarse by the 2nd and 3rd day. But at the same time I'm very excited (and nervous) to be on the other side this year! Hopefully the AC in all the houses will be turned on high and luckily last year we were housed at the BCM and UBC during parties, although that walk all the way from the top at XO to the bottom of KD can be killer! Hopefully they'll have more buses running this year!

Elephant Walk · #3 07-26-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hootyhoo

I'm worried about my voice lasting for the extra day. I heard girls were hoarse by the 2nd and 3rd day.

Haha, I wouldn't be surprised.

Of course, the guys are mostly drunk during theirs (shhh! don't tell Parice), which I think makes you lose your voice much quicker. Whiskey does the weirdest things. My voice was done for after the first round of parties (2nd day) every year for three years. Screamin and yelling and running around will do that to a man. Shoot, I think I lost it early on as a rushee.

Titchou · #4 07-26-2010, 09:06 AM

A word to all those looking for recs - if you know anyone at all in an NPC group, use them to find recs for the other groups as well. I ALWAYS ask if the young woman needs recs for groups other than my own. Why? Because I know women in those other groups! And I'm glad to ask my friends to rec someone. Also keep in mind that if you have a connection who belongs to a group not at your school, she still might be able to help you locate others. I often help friends get recs for Alabama. My group is no longer there, but I can get a rec for ALL 15 of the groups there...actually, all 16 as I can do SDT too. So please, ask, ask, ask....you just never know who can help you.

DGAdDawg · #5 07-28-2010, 05:42 PM

I just sent in a rec for a woman I babysat when i was in high school! She'll be going to Auburn. I hope she keeps me updated(or I'll just bug her mom).

missblonde · #6 07-28-2010, 11:57 PM

I plan on transferring from my current college to a major college here in the south next Fall... If I have good recommendations and a good resume, will I have a good chance at being recruited?

As far as my resumes goes; I have volunteered at my local hospital, involved in alot of church activites, and helped at animal shelters... that's about it! Will I need more extracurricular activies to have a better resume? There aren't many clubs and organizations at my current college, so i'm left with only a few other options when it comes to more volunteering and such.

Also, I was home-schooled my 10-12th grade years. (The high school where I live wasn't 'up to par' according to my mother.)

I did do very well on the ACT though!

I know that Greek Life is very important at my future college and I really want to get into a sorority! Please give me tips and tell me what chance I have of getting pledged into a sorority as a sophomore.

Thanks in advance!

KSUViolet06 · #7 07-29-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by missblonde

I plan on transferring from my current college to a major college here in the south next Fall... If I have good recommendations and a good resume, will I have a good chance at being recruited?

As far as my resumes goes; I have volunteered at my local hospital, involved in alot of church activites, and helped at animal shelters... that's about it! Will I need more extracurricular activies to have a better resume? There aren't many clubs and organizations at my current college, so i'm left with only a few other options when it comes to more volunteering and such.

Also, I was home-schooled my 10-12th grade years. (The high school where I live wasn't 'up to par' according to my mother.)

I did do very well on the ACT though!

I know that Greek Life is very important at my future college and I really want to get into a sorority! Please give me tips and tell me what chance I have of getting pledged into a sorority as a sophomore.

Thanks in advance!

Traditionally, sophomores' chances are not the same as freshmen.

No one here can tell you what your chances are or whether you'll get a bid or not.

My best advice would be to GET RECOMMENDATIONS for every chapter on your campus and prepare as best you can.

It is quite late in the summer so if you are really planning on going through recruitment, you need to really get moving on trying to find recs.

Good luck.

missblonde · #8 07-29-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Traditionally, sophomores' chances are not the same as freshmen.

No one here can tell you what your chances are or whether you'll get a bid or not.

My best advice would be to GET RECOMMENDATIONS for every chapter on your campus and prepare as best you can.

It is quite late in the summer so if you are really planning on going through recruitment, you need to really get moving on trying to find recs.

Good luck.

Actually I will be transferring next Fall (2011). And would I get recommendations for every single sorority? I don't know many people that were/are Greek. How would I go about getting recs? Also, would I try to get more than one rec for a single sorority? Or just one rec for each?

KSUViolet06 · #9 07-29-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by missblonde

Actually I will be transferring next Fall (2011). And would I get recommendations for every single sorority? I don't know many people that were/are Greek. How would I go about getting recs? Also, would I try to get more than one rec for a single sorority? Or just one rec for each?

Yes. Every sorority. From what I have read on GC, some say 2-3 per chapter is a good number. If you can get more, then do.

As far as getting them, ask:

former teachers
coaches
parents
friends of parents
professors
etc.

Anyone you think might either be a sorority alumna or KNOW some sorority alumnae who can help you.

You can also contact your local alumnae panhellenic group for help.

See this thread for more rec related info:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=53908

missblonde · #10 07-29-2010, 01:12 AM

Okay thanks! And can it be someone who is currently in the chapter? rather than just alumni?

KSUViolet06 · #11 07-29-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by missblonde

Okay thanks! And can it be someone who is currently in the chapter? rather than just alumni?

Every sorority has a different policy on this. Some allow active members to write recs, while others allow alumnae only.

Psi U MC Vito · #12 07-29-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by missblonde

Okay thanks! And can it be someone who is currently in the chapter? rather than just alumni?

Also though Violet touched on this, also ask any men in those categories mentioned. They might know some sorority women who would be willing to help.

BeeBee23 · #13 07-29-2010, 02:13 AM

traditionally it is harder for sophomores to have a successful recruitment, but if you keep your options open it really helps. some sororities will be more open/willing to take sophomores and others will not. your school may even have an upperclassmen quota so I would suggest looking on the greek life website or contacting them directly.

Titchou · #14 07-29-2010, 07:43 AM

Someone currently in the chapter should know an alum who can write one for you.