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[JABGBBB]

Thanks for all the great advice everyone, I really appreciate it! I feel a little more encouraged now.

I don't have a specific school in mind just yet, that's what I'm working on now. I'd had it figured out but I'm completely changing what I'm going into, so now it's not as clear. I'll be eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa after this semester and was planning on doing that anyway, so it's cool to know that's helpful. So I guess I'll work on maintaining grades and finding some other ways to get involved.

I'm not sure how big of an issue money will be for me, it'll depend on what the dues are. I am at community college for financial reasons, but it was more unpreparedness than anything else. I thought I had money for college and then it turned out I didn't, kind of a long story, but my finances are workable if it's something I really want to do. I know it varies, but can anyone ballpark a general range of what dues tend to be? And how often are they usually owed?

Sorry if I seem dumb, this is all a relatively new idea to me so I don't know much about it yet. My knowledge of the greek system is a work in progress.

[KSUViolet06]

Dues vary greatly by school and sorority. For example, dues at one school may be $1200/semester at one school and $350 /semester at another.

There isn't any real "ballpark" figure. All anyone here can tell you is what costs were like at their particular chapter at their school.

I would suggest checking out the Greek Life websites of schools you're interested in. They may have financial info posted there.

Generally, your first semester or year in the sorority is the most expensive because of things like new member fees, initiation fees, badge cost, and new member manuals/materials.

Costs also vary based on whether a sorority has a house, whether you live in the sorority house, and whether you have a sorority meal plan. Other things that affect costs include whether things like socials, formal, or tee shirts are included and also whether the sorority assesses fines for things like missing mandatory events.

There are other things that impact cost, but these are just the things I can think of right now.

[toyaline]

Greetings,

I have a couple questions. Im in the process of receiving my Grads degree and the school im currently attending does not have a Chapter. What do I do? Im very interested in joining AKA but I need to know what steps to make first.

Also, I have been told that you must know someone in order to be referred into a Grad chapter. What other qualifications should I know before hand????

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by toyaline

Greetings,

I have a couple questions. Im in the process of receiving my Grads degree and the school im currently attending does not have a Chapter. What do I do? Im very interested in joining AKA but I need to know what steps to make first.

Also, I have been told that you must know someone in order to be referred into a Grad chapter. What other qualifications should I know before hand????

Dear God,

Let this not be true. No one with a Grad degree should communicate this poorly in any forum, for any reason, ever.

Thanks,
AF

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by toyaline

Greetings,

I have a couple questions. Im in the process of receiving my Grads degree and the school im currently attending does not have a Chapter. What do I do? Im very interested in joining AKA but I need to know what steps to make first.

Also, I have been told that you must know someone in order to be referred into a Grad chapter. What other qualifications should I know before hand????

Please contact Barbara A. MacKenzie and write a letter or call
5656 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997
773 684-1282
Fax 773 288-8251.

She alone will assist you in all your efforts!

Good luck on your discretion!

[Leslie Anne]

Step 1 - delete your post

Step 2 - back away from your computer

[Thetagirl218]

Originally Posted by Zeta13Girl

I agree concentrate on academics. Plus I know most community colleges have an academic fraternity Phi Theta Kappa, which could look really good when you transfer, but you have to have good grades to get in.

Agreed! Phi Theta Kappa is great organization to be a part of that looks good on you resume in regards to academics. When I went through the membership process I had many nice compliments about being an alumna of Phi Theta Kappa.

[violetpretty]

It is not impossible to get a bid as a junior even at the most competitive SEC schools, but juniors that get bids usually have these things in common:

1. Good to excellent GPA: You don't want another strike against you. A junior with a bad GPA is pretty much a death sentence. Take the opportunity while at community college to get the best grades you can.

2. Campus involvement and leadership: Since a junior has less time to make an impact on the chapter, chapters will want juniors whose leadership skills/experience looks promising.

3. Friends in chapters: If you have friends pulling for you, you will be more likely to get a bid.

4. An open mind: This is really important. If you are telling yourself, "I'll take a bid from any chapter, just as long as it's not bottom tier," you don't have an open mind. (I'm not saying you wouldn't have an open mind).

5. A good fit with the chapter: This is the most subjective aspect. You might feel like you fit, but the chapter might feel otherwise. Even if you are at a chapter where you don't fit, they will want you to leave with a pleasant taste in your mouth, and some will try to make you believe you'd fit in perfectly.