My Fall Recruitment Story (2008)

[AMH129]

Originally Posted by mittens

curiousity got me sorry AMH! Good luck in spring recruitment!!!!

HAHAHA...don't worry about it. I'd be curious too

[CuriousWildcat]

Sorry you didn't find a home this time! Sometimes that is for the best! I was very upset when I didn't receive any bids from rushing, but if I had I wouldn't be in the two wonderful organizations that I am in now!

[AMH129]

The following sororities are participating in spring recruitment:

Greg
Peter
Bobby
Carol
Cindy

I haven't decided which sororities I'm going to rush.
The events begin in January. I will keep you updated as spring recruitment begins.

[jebma]

Good luck! We'll be rooting for you.

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by AMH129

The following sororities are participating in spring recruitment:

Greg
Peter
Bobby
Carol
Cindy

I haven't decided which sororities I'm going to rush.
The events begin in January. I will keep you updated as spring recruitment begins.

If I were you, I'd go to as many events as possible for as many sororities as possible. Keep your options OPEN. The more sororities you rush, the more likely you are to receive a bid.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

If I were you, I'd go to as many events as possible for as many sororities as possible. Keep your options OPEN. The more sororities you rush, the more likely you are to receive a bid.

I agree. I'd suggest attending events for as many as you can, even if they weren't a chapter that you particularly liked during formal recruitment. You'd be surprised how your opinions can change.

[AMH129]

So informal recruitment begins on Tuesday. I can't wait! I have such a mix of emotions....I'm excited to find my home, yet nervous at the same time. I've heard a lot of girls are going through spring recruitment and I know the chances of receiving a bid are slim. So I've decided to rush Bobby, Greg, Peter, and Carol.

Here is my schedule for the week:

Tuesday
Bobby

Wednesday
Bobby (invite only)
Peter
Greg
Carol

Thursday
Peter
Greg (invite only)
Carol (invite only)

I'll keep you posted as the events take place.

[PBP1904]

Originally Posted by AMH129

So informal recruitment begins on Tuesday. I can't wait! I have such a mix of emotions....I'm excited to find my home, yet nervous at the same time. I've heard a lot of girls are going through spring recruitment and I know the chances of receiving a bid are slim. So I've decided to rush Bobby, Greg, Peter, and Carol.

Here is my schedule for the week:

Tuesday
Bobby

Wednesday
Bobby (invite only)
Peter
Greg
Carol

Thursday
Peter
Greg (invite only)
Carol (invite only)

I'll keep you posted as the events take place.

Please do Im very interested in hearing what happens...good luck!

[twinkle555]

Good luck tomorrow at Bobby!

[AMH129]

I had a blast last night at Bobby. I will post my story later. I just had a question for all of you GCers out there.

Should I tell the sororities that I went through recruitment in the fall? I feel like when I tell them that it brings my chances down. What should I say?

Thank you so much for your help.

[Merci11]

Originally Posted by AMH129

Should I tell the sororities that I went through recruitment in the fall? I feel like when I tell them that it brings my chances down. What should I say?

I wouldn't bring it up. But if someone asks about it, I would say "Yes, I went through recruitment this fall, but I didn't find anywhere to call home."

However, at my school, the sororities usually don't do informal recruitment, so this is just what I think would be the best thing to say. Hope it helps anyways.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by AMH129

I had a blast last night at Bobby. I will post my story later. I just had a question for all of you GCers out there.

Should I tell the sororities that I went through recruitment in the fall? I feel like when I tell them that it brings my chances down. What should I say?

Thank you so much for your help.

Personally, I wouldn't volunteer the information. But if someone asks, I wouldn't lie. If someone does ask about it, don't get awkward and look like you're worried. Just be calm, honest, and only divulge as many details about your previous rush experience as you'd like.

Also, be prepared for sorority members to recognize you. It does happen.

[AMH129]

On Tuesday, I visited Bobby. I really connected with the first girl I talked to. We talked about the most random things. The conversation just seemed to really flow. I told her that I went through recruitment in the fall and was trying again. She thought that was very courageous of me. She even introduced me to one of her sisters who also failed during fall recruitment but succeeded in the spring. This gave me a confidence booster. The next girl I talked to was very sweet. She was a new member, so she was having trouble keeping the conversation going. I just asked her lots of questions. I didn't connect with the last girl I talked to. She was very quiet and I had a hard time hearing her. At the end of the party, my Pi Chi from fall came up to me. It was so great to see her.

On Wednesday, I visited Greg and Carol. I never received a phone call from Bobby. I had an amazing time at Greg. I felt at home here. I talked to about ten girls; each of them was really sweet. We had amazing conversations. I even got a tour of their house. I had a blast! After the party at Greg, I walked over to Carol. I didn’t have fun there. I was rushed with another girl, who I found completely annoying. She kept talking about all of her friends from other universities who were in Carol. I had a hard time connecting with the girls in the sorority, but they were definitely nicer than I remembered.

On Thursday, I visited Peter. I didn’t receive a phone call from Greg or Carol. I really connected with the girls in Peter. I met about fifteen different girls. I found something in common with each of them. They also gave me a tour of their house. Although I was upset about not getting asked back to Greg, I could see myself at Peter.

In the end, I never a phone call from Peter. Two of my roommates who rushed with me received a bid: Bobby and Peter. I’m so happy for them, yet at the same time I wish it was me.

I'm so confused on why I keep getting cut…

[Senusret I]

Wow..... I am so sorry this is happening.

[KSUViolet06]

I know it may not mean much coming from people on the internet, but I'm sorry things aren't working out for you. That's tough.