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[BeeBee23]

It's only appropriate for alumnae of the individual chapters to contact/send things to the sororities on your campus.

Is your recruitment competitive? Do you need recs?


EDIT: Shermanyh, I put down church activities on mine as well as camp volunteer stuff I did. If you think about it for a little while I'm sure something will come to you that you've volunteered for that you may not automatically think of.

[shermanyh]

Originally Posted by BeeBee23

EDIT: Shermanyh, I put down church activities on mine as well as camp volunteer stuff I did. If you think about it for a little while I'm sure something will come to you that you've volunteered for that you may not automatically think of.

Thanks Beebee and no i really dont have anymore volunteer thanks to certain at home situations but i do have an honor in culinary arts i could add and Junior achievement maybe i should explain what that one is

[CluelessIllini]

Well, the people I know said that its not too competitive. Recs are not required. We have a lot of chapters on our campus.

On here, people have told me that it is better to have recs if I can get them.

So I guess I should email it to panhellenic?

[BeeBee23]

Well, if you have women who are willing to write you a rec, just give these women a copy of you resume and a photo---you can even email these things to them. Then, the woman writing the rec will send all of that over to the chapter they are writing it for.

If you can't find women to write recs for you, contact your local alumnae association.

[KSUViolet06]

This thread is certainly not meant to freak PNMs out, or make them think that they need to run out and get involved in something new RIGHT NOW.

I think the point is to say that if you have some outstanding accomplishments, please list them.

You also shouldn't assume that because you're not a High School Mother Theresa or Serena Williams mixed with some Hilary Clinton, that you have nothing.

There are things PNMs did that they don't put down because they don't think it "counts."

Ex: I had a girl tell me, I didn't do alot in HS, I just worked at a YMCA camp during the summer. No, it's not saving starving orpans in 3rd world countries, but it is worth noting.

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This thread is certainly not meant to freak PNMs out, or make them think that they need to run out and get involved in something new RIGHT NOW.

I think the point is to say that if you have some outstanding accomplishments, please list them.

You also shouldn't assume that because you're not a High School Mother Theresa or Serena Williams mixed with some Hilary Clinton, that you have nothing.

There are things PNMs did that they don't put down because they don't think it "counts."

Ex: I had a girl tell me, I didn't do alot in HS, I just worked at a YMCA camp during the summer. No, it's not saving starving orpans in 3rd world countries, but it is worth noting.

KSU is right, this was not meant to freak out PNM's it was merely a caution to take the time when filling out the application. It might even be a good idea to pull it up see what type of information the school is asking for and think about it. I do not think that most people go through HS and don't have a thing to list on the application. Even my son who was not involved AT ALL in HS -seriously I could find stuff to put on his application. If your stumped ask your parents or friends, look at old yearbooks. I bet you can find some stuff. The point is don't leave it blank because all things being equal and you have one invite left; which PNM are you going to invite back?

[gee_ess]

Some suggestions - unless you went home and sat in front of the tv every day, then you probably DID do something that you can list.

Try to think of random, seemingly insignificant things. You will be surprised.

Church activities count
Blood drives (volunteer or participant)
Did you help your friend decorate for the prom/homecoming/etc? You were on the decorating committee.
Did you get nominated for Who's Who (where they try to sell you a book?) list that.
Teacher's aide
summer activities - definitely list camps, jobs, etc.

And, if you do have a particular situation that kept you from being very involved - maybe your mother was seriously ill and you had to come home every day and take care of the house, then that is definitely something your rec writers need to know. It should be included in your letters because it will shed light on your lack of activities and will help them get to know you.

Also, a note to tired/lazy pnms - when filling out their online applications, my daughters just cut and pasted their resume word document into the application. This saved a ton of time and ensured that the info was complete.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Also, a note to tired/lazy pnms - when filling out their online applications, my daughters just cut and pasted their resume word document into the application. This saved a ton of time and ensured that the info was complete.

And likely also ensures correct spelling (provided that the resume was proofread).

Yes, spelling always matters.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

And likely also ensures correct spelling (provided that the resume was proofread).

Yes, spelling always matters.

Yes.

Spelling always counts in recruitment.

It counts on your app, your resume, any other materials you submit to the alumnae panhellenic for rec help, or anything that goes to panhellenic concerning your registration.

[jordang312]

What helpful suggestions! I went back over my profile for rush and re-did it according to what was said. It looks so much better!

[shermanyh]

Activities-Leadership 9th , Drama 10th - I was a part of a play and worked on stage designs and backstage , Culinary Arts 11th and 12th - I Catered multiple events for my school including the area principal meeting, new teacher introductions, and top 25 seniors a formal event, Mentorship 12th - which was like an intern in an office where I would file paper, answered phones, escorted parents, students, and officials, call parents to verify and assisted office personnel,

Interests-Music, Reading, Learning more about Animal and body Science., Experiencing cultures varying from mine. Cooking and making people smile. Analyzing movies.

Honors and Awards-Student of the day twice Nominated by two different teachers for being an outstanding student and going above the call of what is expected from a student., Cardinal caught caring- I was seen doing a random act of kindness , Honors in Human Anatomy I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties. Multicultural Literature- I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties and Service Superstar- One of the few people in my department at work to receive the award for following the mantra and Making sure that every guest has a amazing experience at the park.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities- Diamonds in the rough- Church group volunteered at nursing home where we held events for them like purse day, and held church service for them.

This is good right?

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by shermanyh

Activities-Leadership 9th , Drama 10th - I was a part of a play and worked on stage designs and backstage , Culinary Arts 11th and 12th - I Catered multiple events for my school including the area principal meeting, new teacher introductions, and top 25 seniors a formal event, Mentorship 12th - which was like an intern in an office where I would file paper, answered phones, escorted parents, students, and officials, call parents to verify and assisted office personnel,

Interests-Music, Reading, Learning more about Animal and body Science., Experiencing cultures varying from mine. Cooking and making people smile. Analyzing movies.

Honors and Awards-Student of the day twice Nominated by two different teachers for being an outstanding student and going above the call of what is expected from a student., Cardinal caught caring- I was seen doing a random act of kindness , Honors in Human Anatomy I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties. Multicultural Literature- I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties and Service Superstar- One of the few people in my department at work to receive the award for following the mantra and Making sure that every guest has a amazing experience at the park.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities- Diamonds in the rough- Church group volunteered at nursing home where we held events for them like purse day, and held church service for them.

This is good right?

Yes, that is good!

[gee_ess]

Shermanyh and other pnms -

I like the way you are explaining the activities on your resume. I don't know what format you are putting it in,but I suggest bullet points and concise statement. Make it easy to glance at and see the highlights.

Honors-
*Student of the Day: awarded the honor twice; recognized as outstanding student by faculty.
*Cardinal Caught Caring: awarded to those recognized for performing random acts of kindness.
*Human Anatomy honor student - only student in senior class to receive this honor.

These are just examples but a good place to start.

[33girl]

Tri-Hi-Y has been around for a long time - my mother was in it. It's affiliated with the YMCA, and has multiple chapters across the country. I'd hardly call it a sorority, unless the members at a certain school attempt to make it one.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Tri-Hi-Y has been around for a long time - my mother was in it. It's affiliated with the YMCA, and has multiple chapters across the country. I'd hardly call it a sorority, unless the members at a certain school attempt to make it one.

Interesting.

It was definitely listed as a sorority with the west Texas girls. Every rush application from that area would have "High School Sorority- Tri Hi Y."

I don't think we ever pledged any of those girls so my knowledge ends at the rush application.