Going GREEK!!! (ADVICE PLEASE, ALL ACCEPTED BUT ALPHAS PREFERRED)

HeartofGold06 · #1 09-08-2006, 05:06 PM

Alpha Males,

I have a huge issue I need your advice in solving. I am a sophomore in college and ever since before I started, I have wanted to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The interest is still present, however it seems as though last year the Alphas on my current campus would stare at me or if I knew them, they would ignore me sometimes and other times they wouldn't. I chalked this up to me being paranoid and left it alone. I still get that feeling but I've learned to just disregard it.
Also, my homeboy and I were talking about Greeks one night. His older brother attends our school and is an Alpha. Both of us would like to be accepted to pledge. His brother naturally assumes that my homeboy is going to try to pledge Alpha, and knows the same about me because his brother and him had had conversations about it before.
My biggest issue is that I only have a 2.58GPA. I know that you are only required to have a 2.5GPA to pledge an BGLO, but will the fact that I am right on that mark count against me...especially because they are the branded "intellectual" Alphas...or will it be based more on me as a person since I have met the required mark, am involved in community service, as well as my schools SGA, and feel that I bring a lot to the table.

I would appreciate responses ASAP seeing as the Greek Informational Session is on this upcoming Monday and afterward we are given the opportunity to go to break-off sessions for the GLO of our particular interst.

Thank You in Advance,

Lightseeker

Drolefille · #2 09-08-2006, 05:10 PM

Since you said you would accept all advice, I'd advise you NOT to ask on here, and instead go the Info session and talk to the gentlemen in question.

HeartofGold06 · #3 09-08-2006, 05:24 PM

I know but the thing is, I don't want to go to their info session when there is no chance for me, and make an ass out of myself.

Drolefille · #4 09-08-2006, 05:32 PM

Some may tell you that asking on here is making a larger ass out of yourself. The Divine Nine members have made it clear that membership info is private. It's an information session, I suggest going and getting information.

HeartofGold06 · #5 09-08-2006, 05:38 PM

are you part of the D9?

AlphaFrog · #6 09-08-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartofGold06

are you part of the D9?

Does it matter? She's giving you sound advice. Check the stickies at the top of the AKA and DST forums. Same thing applies. D9 or not, we've been around long enough to know what we're talking about.

Drolefille · #7 09-08-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartofGold06

are you part of the D9?

No I'm not. This does not change the quality of my statements in anyway. There's a reason that only two NPC members have replied to you thus far. At the very least conduct this inquiry over PM, but you probably won't have luck there either.

starang21 · #8 09-08-2006, 06:37 PM

LOL, i ain't mad

06pilot · #9 09-08-2006, 09:58 PM

Hold on, Hold on. I am curious here. Why cant a person ask basic questions on this forum? Isnt that its purpose? He isnt asking about rituals or grips or anything. This future aspirant is merely seeking how he can best field himself in MY organization. I have no problem with that. If we tell him to shu away and dont bother us. He will go away and we may miss a blessing of having what might be a good and productive brother.

I have been out of college for over 10 years and I am a professional so maybe I am outof touch, but I would think if we want positve good brothers we need to mentor them and grow them. Isnt one of our main goals to be leaders in our schools and communities and guide others in the right dierection? WHy jump onthis fellow for asking a question about how he can make himself more marketable? Thats should be our aim to build ALpha men. WHat exactly are these forums for? Just a social place or something or is it to inform and educate from informed and educated people.

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HeartofGold06 · #10 09-08-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

Hold on, Hold on. I am curious here. Why cant a person ask basic questions on this forum? Isnt that its purpose? He isnt asking about rituals or grips or anything. This future aspirant is merely seeking how he can best field himself in MY organization. I have no problem with that. If we tell him to shu away and dont bother us. He will go away and we may miss a blessing of having what might be a good and productive brother.

I have been out of college for over 10 years and I am a professional so maybe I am outof touch, but I would think if we want positve good brothers we need to mentor them and grow them. Isnt one of our main goals to be leaders in our schools and communities and guide others in the right dierection? WHy jump onthis fellow for asking a question about how he can make himself more marketable? Thats should be our aim to build ALpha men. WHat exactly are these forums for? Just a social place or something or is it to inform and educate from informed and educated people.

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

As a long time member of the D9 and the first BGLO, I find your screenname flattering and motivational

Thanks, that means a lot

ladygreek · #11 09-08-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

Hold on, Hold on. I am curious here. Why cant a person ask basic questions on this forum? Isnt that its purpose? He isnt asking about rituals or grips or anything. This future aspirant is merely seeking how he can best field himself in MY organization. I have no problem with that. If we tell him to shu away and dont bother us. He will go away and we may miss a blessing of having what might be a good and productive brother.

I have been out of college for over 10 years and I am a professional so maybe I am outof touch, but I would think if we want positve good brothers we need to mentor them and grow them. Isnt one of our main goals to be leaders in our schools and communities and guide others in the right dierection? WHy jump onthis fellow for asking a question about how he can make himself more marketable? Thats should be our aim to build ALpha men. WHat exactly are these forums for? Just a social place or something or is it to inform and educate from informed and educated people.

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I can only speak for Delta. But to discuss anything related to Intake at this stage of the game with a prospect period, much less on a public board could lead to disciplinary action.

BTW, what does you being a professional have to do with being out of touch with Alpha? Are you saying you no longer have time for your frat? Serious question, because I have been out of college much longer than you, I am a professional, and I am very much IN touch with Delta.

06pilot · #12 09-09-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

BTW, what does you being a professional have to do with being out of touch with Alpha? Are you saying you no longer have time for your frat? Serious question, because I have been out of college much longer than you, I am a professional, and I am very much IN touch with Delta.

No ma'am, you misunderstood. I am very much in touch with Alpha. I didnt say that becuse I am in the professional world I am out of touch with Alpha. I said that because I have been away from college maybe attitudes have changed. The original poster didnt ask anything the intake process. He asked about getinghis GPA up. I would tell any student to definantly get their grades up and try to atainthe highest they can get. Thats all I got from his question.

I am very serious about the development of all young people doing something positive withtheir lives. If I can be of any help I tryto make myself availiable

ladygreek · #13 09-09-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

The original poster didnt ask anything the intake process. He asked about getinghis GPA up.

If you notice in my response I didn't say anything about process I referenced Intake in general. This means discussing eligibility requirements and we would direct the prospect to our national website.

Also he started talking about being ignored, then asked about how would his GPA be perceived. No one on this board could answer for that chapter unless they are a member of that chapter. And surely they wouldn't respond on a public message board.

Lastly, if he has to be told on a message board to get his grades up and get the highest he could attain, then that's a whole 'nother issue.

Professor · #14 09-11-2006, 08:17 AM

Enough Said!!!!