Scared about rushing as a sophomore for competitive recruitment HELP! - Page 3

Barbie's_Rush · #1 07-20-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

I heard that sometimes sororities make exceptions to the GPA rule and would just put that new member on academic probation. Is this a rumor, or is there any merit to that statement?

No. Maybe at a less competitive school. Maybe at a chapter where a pnm is already known and loved by all the members. But not in a situation where you're an unknown transfer at an sec school. Also, just because you meet a minimum gpa doesn't mean you'll automatically pass through to the second round.

Seriously. You just need to relax about this. There's nothing you can do about it or hope for. Just go through recruitment and concentrate on being yourself.

I'm trying not to be a Debbie Downer about it, but this is a situation that's very cut and dry.

hottytoddy · #2 07-20-2010, 02:34 PM

First of all, no one above knows that they will cut you even if you are above the minumum!!! That's crazy talk. There's really know way to know that. Your grades aren't that bad. It is still above the cutoff for some and that's all that matters. What was your high school GPA?

I don't know about the academic probation statement. I'm sure a lot has changed in the few years since I left.

Don't go through in the spring. Most SEC sororities don't even particiapate in Spring Rush. And I think it's usually the ones who don't make quota and it's very informal (you have to be invited, etc). I would definitely still go through with it if I were you. I still think you can end up with a good experience! Just don't be crushed if you have your eye on a particular house and they cut you. You could still end up with a great group of girls! I'll put it this way... If I had been in your situation at my school, I would've still rushed. Even if I had ended up in a house that was my dead last choice, it still would have been a great house! And I still would've had a great greek experience! I would've rather get a bid from my last choice then no sorority at all.

ExcitedPNM · #3 07-20-2010, 02:44 PM

True, very true.

Ok thanks hottytoddy, that makes me feel a bit better. I still really want to go through rush (not to mention, I have the perfect outfit for the first round!) so I'm going to ignore what my mother and everyone else says and just DO IT! haha :]

hottytoddy · #4 07-20-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

True, very true.

Ok thanks hottytoddy, that makes me feel a bit better. I still really want to go through rush (not to mention, I have the perfect outfit for the first round!) so I'm going to ignore what my mother and everyone else says and just DO IT! haha :]

Btw, my high school gpa was a 3.77. My college is a 2.88 but I decided to stick to my morals and not round up

It wouldn't do you any good to round up anyway. They will all require a transcript. Along with your recs, send your high school transcrips and your college transcript, a photo of yourself and an activities resume. I know this may sound over the top, but it is pretty much the standard for SEC schools.

FleurGirl · #5 07-20-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

True, very true.

Ok thanks hottytoddy, that makes me feel a bit better. I still really want to go through rush (not to mention, I have the perfect outfit for the first round!) so I'm going to ignore what my mother and everyone else says and just DO IT! haha :]

Btw, my high school gpa was a 3.77. My college is a 2.88 but I decided to stick to my morals and not round up

So long as you go in knowing that your GPA will most likely be an issue, there's no reason not to rush. I've said it a thousand times, but I'll say it again: worst case scenario, you don't get a bid, but you meet some new girls and make some new friends.
While it is quite possible that you'll get cut hard early, there may be a few chapters willing to look past some bad grades. Just remember that it's most likely not a personal reason if you do get cut hard early on. Keep smiling and enjoy the experience! Good luck!

UFgatorLove · #6 07-20-2010, 04:27 PM

I know last year in my chapter, which has a minimum GPA requirement just a tad below a 3.0, all girls deemed to be an "academic risk" were cut just before Preference round. Sadly, I believe most chapters at competitive schools will be able to also exercise such an option due to the larger pool of PNMs. But, we also did look at if it was high school gpa vs transfer gpa in many cases. I'm not saying the doors are shut to you in any way, just make sure you lat yourself shine past the gpa issue - if it ends up being one.

ExcitedPNM · #7 07-20-2010, 04:34 PM

Thanks everyone! Next time I post will be my recruitment story, so sit tight and I'll post it up live in a month or two

(i finally figured out how to do proper smiley faces haha) (and Im not giving a specific timeframe just in case

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agzg · #8 07-20-2010, 05:45 PM

Right. Just chill about the GPA thing because you can't change it at this moment.

At least you know one thing you need to improve upon during the coming semesters - bid or no bid. You can focus on your GPA when there's actually something you can DO about it.

gee_ess · #9 07-20-2010, 09:25 PM

I'm still wondering if some of the chapters at her school will have different gpa minimums for college students vs incoming freshmen. It does happen at some chapters. This may be a loophole for her...but I do not know specifically.

Barbie's_Rush · #10 07-20-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gee_ess

I'm still wondering if some of the chapters at her school will have different gpa minimums for college students vs incoming freshmen. It does happen at some chapters. This may be a loophole for her...but I do not know specifically.

Again, I don't want to tread into ms territory, but a low college gpa for transfers and current students is actually a red flag for a future grade risk by the chapters at competitive schools I am familiar with. You've proven that you've had grade trouble without the additional responsibilities of Greek life.

I really wouldn't want to give her, or anyone else in her position, the hope that there might be some "secret" other minimum gpa that could apply to her circumstances. This is the sec we're talking about, not a non-competitive school where there may be more factors that can come into play. For every Lucy Lowgpa, there are hundreds of Tiffany Threepointnines to chose from.

If things turn out differently, then that would be a great surprise for her. But I think it's prudent to be prepared for the worst.