Heaviest Cuts?

[violetpretty]

It depends on the chapter. Some chapters will cut the most PNMs after the first round. Others will make most of their cuts after the third round, before preference.

There's a really complicated system that many colleges use called the Release Figure Method, which drives when certain chapters make most of their cuts. There are a lot of threads about it on GC, and it could either clarify things or confuse you even more.

Just be yourself, be confident, and don't worry about it. You'll project insecurity if you worry about things out of your control.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

There's a really complicated system that many colleges use called the Release Figure Method, which drives when certain chapters make most of their cuts. There are a lot of threads about it on GC, and it could either clarify things or confuse you even more.

Truer words may never have been posted.

Sometimes I'm really grateful that I didn't know all this stuff before I rushed.

[gee_ess]

Try not to worry about technical details like this. Your side of the process is stressful enough. Good advice was given above about smiling, being yourself, having fun.
Also, another tip I always pass along is to really engage with the member you are talking to. She is just as tired as you are of idle chit chat. Answer with more than a "yes" or a "no".
And finally, remember, keep an open mind throughout the entire process!

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

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Also, another tip I always pass along is to really engage with the member you are talking to. She is just as tired as you are of idle chit chat. Answer with more than a "yes" or a "no".
And finally, remember, keep an open mind throughout the entire process!

This is so true. Especially if you're at a campus with a lot of groups, your round one conversation may be the same thing 17 times, but you're still trying to make a great impression the 17th time you have it. If you can make a point of seeming interested and following up on the stuff your rusher ask you, it's going to be so much more fun for both of you and you are so much more likely to stand out.

[KSUViolet06]

It depends on the school. The most cuts at my school usually happen after Philanthropy day, right before House Tours day.

I wouldn't worry about this though. If you worry about getting cut, you may appear nervous during recruitment, and you don't want that.