WA state resident looking to rush at Ole Miss - Any Advice?

[candiceena]

Hmm. Thanks for the responses.

Not to sound rude (so I hope it doesn't come off like this) but are you saying I have no chance at all?

I was fairly active in high school, I played softball and was a cheerleader, and I am active in my community now as well. It's a no-go on the pageant titles, LOL, but I figure I won't know unless I try...

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by candiceena

Hmm. Thanks for the responses.

Not to sound rude (so I hope it doesn't come off like this) but are you saying I have no chance at all?

I was fairly active in high school, I played softball and was a cheerleader, and I am active in my community now as well. It's a no-go on the pageant titles, LOL, but I figure I won't know unless I try...

Nobody is telling you not to try, they're just trying to give you a realistic picture. Are you aware of what southern greek life is like, especially at places like Ole Miss?

[candiceena]

To be completely honest, Greek life is basically foreign to me. I'm not a legacy but it is something that I have always wanted to do. I definitely appreciate all the responses though.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by candiceena

To be completely honest, Greek life is basically foreign to me. I'm not a legacy but it is something that I have always wanted to do. I definitely appreciate all the responses though.

And it's probably NOTHING like your Tri Delta friend went through at Wazzu.

You should get in touch with the Overlake Panhellenic and they may be able to help you get recs. Their contact info is probably on the NPC website. www.npcwomen.org The Seattle APh works with the UW so they are going to be much less help.

[SigKapCoug]

Yeah, I'm going to second that it's nothing like Wazzu rush.

Rush here is VERY laid back. Pan day is like, t-shirt and shorts. Pref day is sun dress. Juniors regularly get bids.

[KSUViolet06]

We're just trying to be honest. I think it's better for us to be honest with girls so they're aware of what they're up against. It's not like any of the large schools in Washington.

Greek Life at some of the larger institutions in the south (i.e. LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn, and more) is a big deal. Girls start thinking about and preparing for rush as early as junior and senior year of HS.

Recruitment is extremely competitive because many of the girls are extremely well connected and prepared. Not to mention that most of them are freshmen.

These other GreekChat threads have good general advice for you since you don't know much about Greek Life (the first is somewhat specific to large southern schools):

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...rushees+advice

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=54403

[AlexMack]

DITY?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Greek Life at some of the larger institutions in the south (i.e. LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn, and more) is a big deal. Girls start thinking about and preparing for rush as early as junior and senior year of HS.

You mean junior or senior year of toddlerhood for some of these girls...

[SoCalGirl]

Definitely read all the Southern rush threads. While I would encourage you to go through rush for at least the experience of meeting all those people ... I would also say that if you're into prayer, you should start praying three times a day from now until bid day that you get bid.

[kdonline]

Ditto on what SmartBlondeGPhB said.

Overlake Panhellenic's website is http://overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org/

Contact them ASAP to get help with local recommendations. This could take a few weeks, so if you're serious about rushing, do it now.

If you need more information, PM me.