Georgia Recruitment

[amenser]

I'm just saying that when girls are cut from larger systems, they often are negative and then promote the stereotypes that Greeks are mean beauty queens that didn't think she was "good enough" and cut her for stupid reasons (even though it might be for reasons like grades).

I understand that chapters have quotas and totals and can't take everyone that comes through rush, but I guess the arduous selection process is a necessary evil at larger schools...

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by amenser

I'm just saying that when girls are cut from larger systems, they often are negative and then promote the stereotypes that Greeks are mean beauty queens that didn't think she was "good enough" and cut her for stupid reasons (even though it might be for reasons like grades).

I understand that chapters have quotas and totals and can't take everyone that comes through rush, but I guess the arduous selection process is a necessary evil at larger schools...

Something to think about: What you are describing happens everywhere on some level. It's not exclusive to SEC schools or any other large recruitment environment. Cuts and selection happen everywhere, whether you have a ton of girls going through or you barely get 100.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Something to think about: What you are describing happens everywhere on some level. It's not exclusive to SEC schools or any other large recruitment environment. Cuts and selection happen everywhere, whether you have a ton of girls going through or you barely get 100.

Also with the various recruitment models being used currently, academic and internal requirements to even be eligible to pledge anywhere, and the policies on some campuses for guaranteed placement I'd go so far as to say that we can't please everyone. There are too many variables in today's recruitment practices and we have to set limits. Cuts happen everywhere, from the largest and most competitive traditional "Southern" recruitment, to the most casual and informal recruitment setting possible. It's not just SEC or Texas schools or places like IU and I'd hate for anyone to think that's the way it is.

[GeorgiaMom]

My daughter attends UGA and participated in recruitment last fall. The advice we found on GC was invaluable. She had her recs, the GPA, recruitment outfits and was as prepared as she could be for the frenzy that awaited her. She had a full schedule all week and had the opportunity to visit some great houses and meet tons of new friends.

She attended three houses during prefs including the house where I was initiated back in the “dark ages”-the late seventies. In the end-she loved them all and had a very difficult time making her decision.

When she received her bid, we were both surprised by the invitation.

Let me stop here and say my daughter is extremely happy and I couldn’t be happier about where she is at UGA. Her sorority is filled with wonderful girls and she has had the time of her life. If there was ever a case of “what is meant to be – will be”, this is it. She is definitely where she was meant to be!

My advice to mothers of future PMNs who have a legacy status, especially from the house where you were initiated, email the membership chair to confirm they have received your introduction. I am not a “helicopter” mom so I was hesitant in going to far. I have to say “I” was disappointed in the way my chapter handled my situation.

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMom

Let me stop here and say my daughter is extremely happy and I couldn’t be happier about where she is at UGA. Her sorority is filled with wonderful girls and she has had the time of her life. If there was ever a case of “what is meant to be – will be”, this is it. She is definitely where she was meant to be!

This right here is the only thing that matters.

Congrats to your daughter for finding her home and kudos to you for being supportive of her even if she didn't go to where you initiated.

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMom

My daughter attends UGA and participated in recruitment last fall. The advice we found on GC was invaluable. She had her recs, the GPA, recruitment outfits and was as prepared as she could be for the frenzy that awaited her. She had a full schedule all week and had the opportunity to visit some great houses and meet tons of new friends.

She attended three houses during prefs including the house where I was initiated back in the “dark ages”-the late seventies. In the end-she loved them all and had a very difficult time making her decision.

When she received her bid, we were both surprised by the invitation.

Let me stop here and say my daughter is extremely happy and I couldn’t be happier about where she is at UGA. Her sorority is filled with wonderful girls and she has had the time of her life. If there was ever a case of “what is meant to be – will be”, this is it. She is definitely where she was meant to be!

My advice to mothers of future PMNs who have a legacy status, especially from the house where you were initiated, email the membership chair to confirm they have received your introduction. I am not a “helicopter” mom so I was hesitant in going to far. I have to say “I” was disappointed in the way my chapter handled my situation.

That is wonderful news! Would love to know where she is of course being the nosy GC'er that I am!

And I can't tell you how many moms I have met in the past few years - including women whose daughters are now in their 30's or 40's even - who are still to this day bitter about how "their" sororities handled their legacy daughters. They refuse to have almost anything to do with "their" sororities now....although - oddly - one still is okay with writing recs for other PNMS

So it is refreshing to hear about your positive attitude!

[GeorgiaMom]

I'm the proud mom of a Gamma Phi!

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMom

I'm the proud mom of a Gamma Phi!

oooooh! somehow I just had a feeling... The chapter is wonderful IMHO!

I was up there to help with rush during prefs last fall (in the kitchen though...nothing glamorous) and was also there two weeks ago to present an academic achievement scholarship from our Southern Crescent area alum chapter. Then several of the UGA Gamma Phis came to help install our new chapter at Kennesaw this past Saturday. There are four girls in the UGA chapter from my hometown.