gpa required for the following chapters? - Page 3

Tom Earp · #1 04-24-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie_Hootie

Exactly. When we look at GPAs for our girls, we know how they measure up against the campus standard. Plus, as a guidance counselor, I know that what is an honor student at high school A would barely be in the top half in high school B. So this evens out the playing field a great deal.

But on the flip side...
Every year, we have a much larger number of girls sign up for Recruitment than actually go through--because grades come out and they are no longer eligible. I've always thought of it from the standpoint that if we had Fall Recruitment, we could work with these girls to get their grades up and have them in our scholarship programs from the beginning. Plus, quota would be higher and we could raise total back to where it was a few years ago. Now I acknowledge how wonderful it is that every girl who pledges is academically eligible to be initiated. Although we stress scholarship (after all, my girls better keep their #1 status on campus!!!), it's not a constant worry like it would be if they were in their first semester. I would hate to have to come to a new member and tell her she wasn't eligible for initiation with her class due to her first semester grades.

It is a luxory that you have am I right? Well for the moment? One never knows from Semester to another.

So, then maybe my question would be, they have great GPA, but what else can they do?

Are they totally well rounded?

Cutie_Hootie · #2 04-24-2008, 04:46 PM

Without speaking about M.S., I can say, yes, my girls are well rounded. Every girl at the college is well-rounded--they are so involved I don't know how they have time to get the grades they do!!

Grades are not the only factor we have, and I sincerely doubt any organization works that way. I certainly wouldn't have gotten in myself if that was all it was based upon!

SoCalGirl · #3 04-24-2008, 10:22 AM

Maybe she's referring to the fact that you only have to worry about one standard to judge grades. I know we had several frustrated advisers that couldn't understand why we'd "tsk tsk" at a freshman with a 3.7 but be in awe of a 2nd/3rd year with a 3.2 gpa.

sarahsmilehawk · #4 06-12-2008, 04:21 PM

I know several people here at Kansas who had a 3.0 or lower in high school but got in because they met minimum ACT scores. In fact, I graduated high school with a 2.75 but received a 3.7 this past semester at KU! So it's unfortunate that we have to judge by high school grades.

I heard one chapter at my school set a minimum of 3.25, and another set theirs at 3.5. It was just a rumor, but based on these chapters average gpas, it's probably true.

southernbell196 · #5 06-12-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahsmilehawk

I know several people here at Kansas who had a 3.0 or lower in high school but got in because they met minimum ACT scores. In fact, I graduated high school with a 2.75 but received a 3.7 this past semester at KU! So it's unfortunate that we have to judge by high school grades.

I heard one chapter at my school set a minimum of 3.25, and another set theirs at 3.5. It was just a rumor, but based on these chapters average gpas, it's probably true.

there and one post earlier

#6 06-12-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by southernbell196

there and one post earlier

They're talking about College Admission.

gee_ess · #7 06-14-2008, 10:22 PM

The ACT score as well as the hs gpa are listed on the Recruitment application. Sometimes, if a gpa is low-ish, then the ACT score is brought into the discussion to help form a better picture of the pnm's academic performance.

MellowYellow · #8 06-26-2008, 02:10 PM

I have a 2.9 unweighted GPA but a 3.1 weighted GPA and a 30 ACT score. All the house require a 3.0 thou, do I still have a chance at rush?

#9 06-26-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MellowYellow

I have a 2.9 unweighted GPA but a 3.1 weighted GPA and a 30 ACT score. All the house require a 3.0 thou, do I still have a chance at rush?

No one's able to say yes or no for sure, so please don't ask!

Just go through rush and find out for yourself!

gee_ess · #10 06-26-2008, 04:53 PM

Without knowing another thing about you, I would have to say that my first impression after seeing those numbers is:
You are a smart girl who did not apply herself as she should have.
OR
You were heavily involved in hs activities to the detriment of your grades.

SoCalGirl · #11 06-26-2008, 05:51 PM

I think it depends on the college. I'm not too familiar with UofA to say if that's unreasonable. At my school it'd only be unreasonable because it wouldn't do any good. I don't think I ever saw a freshman with a gpa below 3.75.

gee_ess · #12 06-26-2008, 07:37 PM

You are right, it does depend on the college. I was actually thinking of the U of A specifically when I responded. I should have clarified. Sorry!

JennyG · #13 06-26-2008, 11:42 PM

I wasn't really worried about Rush until I read this board. I have a 30 ACT but only a 2.7 GPA because I went through some bad things my junior year and lost all focus. I was involved (and led) many activities in high school and volunteered quite a bit. But because of my GPA, is it a possiblity that some houses won't even consider me?

Sorry, I've gotten so nervous reading this that I had to ask!

kddani · #14 06-27-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyG

I wasn't really worried about Rush until I read this board. I have a 30 ACT but only a 2.7 GPA because I went through some bad things my junior year and lost all focus. I was involved (and led) many activities in high school and volunteered quite a bit. But because of my GPA, is it a possiblity that some houses won't even consider me?

Sorry, I've gotten so nervous reading this that I had to ask!

It's a VERY distinct possibility that some houses won't even consider you. A 2.7 from high school is very poor for someone who is planning on going to a 4-year college.

gee_ess · #15 06-27-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyG

I have a 30 ACT but only a 2.7 GPA because I went through some bad things my junior year and lost all focus. I was involved (and led) many activities in high school and volunteered quite a bit. But because of my GPA, is it a possiblity that some houses won't even consider me?

A 2.7 is very low BUT a 30 is a very good ACT score. They can balance each other out sometimes - it depends on the campus and the competitiveness of your Greek system. The women who write your rec(s) and letters can help by addressing whatever happened your junior year so they can explain to the houses that you are able to handle the academic load of college.

And, this fall (if that is when you go through rush), or whenever, keep an open mind as you go through the process. You gpa will be an issue for some houses, no matter what.

We will be rooting for you! Keep us posted.