Auburn University Rush--Fall 2007

[OleMissGlitter]

In the words of a very wise Director of Greek Life at Ole Miss, "Rush is not a guaranteed process." I will never forget when I heard those words when I went through rush at Ole Miss in August of 1996 (Before they moved it back!).

I have seen many wonderful PNMs go through rush at Ole Miss and they are released by all of the sororities. I wouldn't take it personally and I'm sure your daughter tried her best. Recruitment at any SEC school is competitive, especially Auburn where I'd say most of the sororities there are top chapters of their International Organization. This means it's going to be harder to journey through the entire process. And like some others on here have said, I bet at least 90% of the PNMs going through recruitment at Auburn, all have high GPA's, activities, legacies, lots of recs, etc....so they can't take everyone but that shouldn't reflect upon your daughter's character or any other PNM who was released.

I would tell your daughter to put her chin up and to get ready for her first week of classes at Auburn on the 16th. I would also tell her to get involved with other groups on campus. She also should sign up for COB with the Greek Life office. Auburn is an excellent university, so she should be able to submerge herself in everything else going on there.

[Army Wife'79]

Alas, no she did not. Our family knew zero about Greek life b/c I wasn't Greek in college (grew up in a family with 4 females and the LAST thing I wanted in college was to be around more estrogen) and her dad went to the U.S. Military Academy so we were bozos in the entire process. Being out of state with no connections she had no preconceived notions on "top tier etc." and would have joined any group as long as it wasn't full of serial killers. There was one sorority that was smaller than the others and the tent talk included "they didn't previously make quota therefore they will soon close down" so she felt she shouldn't join something that would disappear soon (like her entire life did in the military with each move) so she suicided. (Helpful advice from other 18 yr olds from that state who knew everything - NOT) Very bad move but back then we had never heard of Greek Chat and knew nothing about sororities except than they would be friends for life, encourage volunteerism and make a difference in the grander scheme of things. I told her I thought it would be like Junior League for college kids. Funny thing is, the smaller sorority is still there and she actually said they were the nicest, least phony of many of the groups there during rush. Go figure.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by Army Wife'79

Funny thing is, the smaller sorority is still there and she actually said they were the nicest, least phony of many of the groups there during rush. Go figure.

I think it's really rare for a chapter at an SEC school to fold these days, but that doesn't mean the rumors aren't always out there.

I'm glad it worked out for her!

ETA: me too about AuburnMom. She's probably hesitant to jump in with her good news, but we eagerly await it!

[mystikchick]

Here's hoping that Elaine and Auburnmom have good news...*fingers crossed*

[AnatraAmore]

C'mon Elaine and AuburnMom!!! <fingers crossed for good results!!!>

[MerryGPhiB]

... okay, to tell you how excited I have been to hear your results. I'm sitting in the Red Carpet Club in Chicago waiting for my next flight..... the first thing I did was get onto my computer to hear what the result were for everyone. At times the news is not good- for that I am sorry to hear. OK Elaine and AuburnMOM- hoping to hear something soon ( but no pressure)..... I am going to a very small town in upper PA-- no internet-- ahhhh!

Panhellenically yours- a traveling left coaster!

[WarEagle07]

Well, if you want to hear good news I'll give it. My daughter was invited to 3 pref parties and all are her top choices! She is excited and nervous and all full of emotion. She isn't sure how she will pick one above the others because she loves all three....I have told her that I will take her out to lunch before bids on Monday but after that i will leave her so she can meet and bond with her new sisters. I am very grateful that Auburn welcomes parents to bid day, I would have liked that very much when I received my own bid. I do have one question for everyone....If my daughter does not receive a bid will she be notified ahead of time? It would be very sad to find out in front of everyone that you did not receive a bid. I am driving to Auburn with a group of moms and I guess we would like to know before we hit the road!

[UGAalum94]

I'm pretty sure they let the girls know in advance with a phone call if they are released.

(In your situation, as long as she likes all the groups that she prefs, you don't have much to worry about. I think she'll be matched as a quota addition to one of her groups as long as she lists all three on the bid card. This would be true for any girl who maximizes her options through prefs. At this point, things look really good! )