Phi Retro Recruitment

CZAXOTerp · #1 06-14-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alphagamphi

I went to a school where legacy did not really mean that much - its was more on connection but definitely not as competitive as other friends of mine recruitment. I did not have gpa problems out of high school and i got invited back by a possible 8/9. We saw all 12 houses on greek day and now I know three chapters have left since i went through rush in 1997. chapters in round 1. And i pledged a top chapter at my school.

Legacy policies are set by the individual organizations not by the campus. Each organization has it's own policies on how many times legacies must be invited back, etc. I believe some orgs are prohibited from cutting legacies at all (barring academic issues,) others can from the get-go and most probably fall somewhere in the middle. Chapters typically must follow the policy set by their HQ with regards to legacies- these policies typically have little to do with the campus environment.

AlphaFrog · #2 06-14-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAXOTerp

I believe some orgs are prohibited from cutting legacies at all (barring academic issues,)

I don't know how this would be possible, as some orgs could fill quota AND MORE with just their legacies...

CZAXOTerp · #3 06-14-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I don't know how this would be possible, as some orgs could fill quota AND MORE with just their legacies...

Maybe there are provisions for situations like that- that wasn't an issue that ever came up in my chapter- but I do remember hearing through the rumor mill on my campus that certain chapters had very tough times getting rid of legacies.

violetpretty · #4 06-14-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I don't know how this would be possible, as some orgs could fill quota AND MORE with just their legacies...

I doubt it this is the case at Oregon State.

AlphaFrog · #5 06-14-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JessSigKap

I doubt it this is the case at Oregon State.

My point was that I don't know for sure, but I doubt that there are any orgs that have rules against cutting a legacy for any other reason except grades. Some make it more difficult than others, but I don't think any make it impossible.

OtterXO · #6 06-14-2007, 11:31 AM

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I don't know how this would be possible, as some orgs could fill quota AND MORE with just their legacies...

I agree, over the years on GC I've seen legacies to almost every organization getting cut. It seems to me if a chapter has a problem with not being able to release legacies it may be that the chapter isn't very strong in recruitment as a whole. The problem isn't that they can't release legacies, it's that the girls they DO like aren't returning, so the chapter ends up with the legacies they tried to release.

CZAXOTerp · #7 06-14-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OtterXO

I agree, over the years on GC I've seen legacies to almost every organization getting cut. It seems to me if a chapter has a problem with not being able to release legacies it may be that the chapter isn't very strong in recruitment as a whole. The problem isn't that they can't release legacies, it's that the girls they DO like aren't returning, so the chapter ends up with the legacies they tried to release.

I seem to remember as a collegian 2 of the top chapters at my school getting "stuck" w/ a few legacies (not sisters of in-house actives either) and then basically saying stuff about it- like oh we got a great pledge class and then mentioning the legacy as a one-off- or something like that...

OtterXO · #8 06-14-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAXOTerp

I seem to remember as a collegian 2 of the top chapters at my school getting "stuck" w/ a few legacies (not sisters of in-house actives either) and then basically saying stuff about it- like oh we got a great pledge class and then mentioning the legacy as a one-off- or something like that...

I just think it's hard to tell what goes on behind the scenes unless you're there. I sincerely doubt that if every member of a chapter was not thrilled with a legacy, that she would be extended a bid. Sometimes every active isn't in love with every new member, and that might be the situation with the chapters at your school.

CZAXOTerp · #9 06-14-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OtterXO

I just think it's hard to tell what goes on behind the scenes unless you're there. I sincerely doubt that if every member of a chapter was not thrilled with a legacy, that she would be extended a bid. Sometimes every active isn't in love with every new member, and that might be the situation with the chapters at your school.

I would agree except for the fact that I remember 2 cases at 2 separate but very socially strong chapters, where it was very obvious who the legacy in the pledge class was- it was like playing that game of "one of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong..."

OtterXO · #10 06-14-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAXOTerp

I would agree except for the fact that I remember 2 cases at 2 separate but very socially strong chapters, where it was very obvious who the legacy in the pledge class was- it was like playing that game of "one of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong..."

haha, I know what you mean. Wouldn't we know if an organization has that policy though? It seems like that would be an aspect of MS that would be tough to keep a secret.