Should I bother trying?

[MTSUGURL]

Originally Posted by superstars333

Don't worry, I'm going in with an open mind. Thanks for the clarification.

And to MTSUGURL, saying "ok there" and "I hope you guys realize" still doesn't prove I have a less than delightful demeanor so don't read the wrong emotion into what I write . And to the person above, I dropped that statement already. My GPA is a 2.77 now unfortunately, but its not too far. And if i wanted to really try, I could get it to a 3...

I'm not reading emotions. Your remarks say that you know better than those you're asking advice from.
Did you ask us if you should bother going through recruitment because you wanted honesty or because you wanted a sunshiney, "Yes! It's not only possible, it's probable you'll get in!"? Recruitment is FUN, but it's also hard and you need to be prepared for rejection.
I went through recruitment as a junior at a not-so-competitive Southern school with a less than stellar GPA, a rec for every group, tons of volunteer and leadership experiences, and was already involved in a couple of other campus orgs. I had several close friends in most of them. I didn't make it. Why didn't I make it? I was a junior with less than stellar grades. But after recruitment you wouldn't believe the calls I got from women I knew in the groups that told me how much they wish things had been different, that they wished they could make an exception for grades and class status. I've been through your situation, but approached it with a different attitude. As a result, I got tons more positive support and friendships with some amazing women - some of whom have given you advice here.
You can't afford to make a less than amazing first impression. Recruitment is a lot of first impressions. You've made a poor one here with your words themselves and the attitude they convey. Am I hoping you get cut? Not at all. I'm a sucker for recruitment stories and I love it when people come back to tell us to get a bid. Just approach things differently in real life than you have here.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by MTSUGURL

I'm not reading emotions. Your remarks say that you know better than those you're asking advice from.
Did you ask us if you should bother going through recruitment because you wanted honesty or because you wanted a sunshiney, "Yes! It's not only possible, it's probable you'll get in!"? Recruitment is FUN, but it's also hard and you need to be prepared for rejection.

I agree completely. I see this sort of thing way too often, "Those minimum expectations can't possibly apply to me, right?"

[superstars333]

Originally Posted by MTSUGURL

I'm not reading emotions. Your remarks say that you know better than those you're asking advice from.
Did you ask us if you should bother going through recruitment because you wanted honesty or because you wanted a sunshiney, "Yes! It's not only possible, it's probable you'll get in!"? Recruitment is FUN, but it's also hard and you need to be prepared for rejection.
I went through recruitment as a junior at a not-so-competitive Southern school with a less than stellar GPA, a rec for every group, tons of volunteer and leadership experiences, and was already involved in a couple of other campus orgs. I had several close friends in most of them. I didn't make it. Why didn't I make it? I was a junior with less than stellar grades. But after recruitment you wouldn't believe the calls I got from women I knew in the groups that told me how much they wish things had been different, that they wished they could make an exception for grades and class status. I've been through your situation, but approached it with a different attitude. As a result, I got tons more positive support and friendships with some amazing women - some of whom have given you advice here.
You can't afford to make a less than amazing first impression. Recruitment is a lot of first impressions. You've made a poor one here with your words themselves and the attitude they convey. Am I hoping you get cut? Not at all. I'm a sucker for recruitment stories and I love it when people come back to tell us to get a bid. Just approach things differently in real life than you have here.

My school actually doesn't require recs, but thanks for sharing your story... and thanks everyone for informing me that your GPA is the first way they cut people. Atleast I won't worry and hope I'll be an exception. Now I'll go in with a realistic view and know what houses to or not to expect bids from (that is, if I don't get up to a 3 next semester).

This situation is both funny and yet it sucks at the same time: It feels like summer before senior year , worrying about what college my SAT/ACT scores will get me into, etc lol

Originally Posted by superstars333

My school actually doesn't require recs, but thanks for sharing your story... and thanks everyone for informing me that your GPA is the first way they cut people. Atleast I won't worry and hope I'll be an exception. Now I'll go in with a realistic view and know what houses to or not to expect bids from (that is, if I don't get up to a 3 next semester).

This situation is both funny and yet it sucks at the same time: It feels like summer before senior year , worrying about what college my SAT/ACT scores will get me into, etc lol

Many schools say that recs aren't necessary, but you know what? Recs help you stand out, especially if you're at a very competitive school like you say.

Just because they're not mandatory does not mean you should not even bother with them.