Considering Rushing

[Benzgirl]

Alpha omega i? Is it Alpha Omicron Pi?

Either way, if you are a Junior, particularly in the south, I wouldn't restrict yourself. It's not impossible to get a bid, but don't focus on specific chapters

On MOST campuses, mixed race won't make a difference. In the south, it depends on how competitive the recruitment is and how conservative the campus is.

[concordance11]

Haha, yes, I meant Alpha Omicron Pi. Whoops. I attend Vanderbilt. Am I right in understanding that the fall rush versus winter rush is more laid back and for older girls? Also, fall rush is where you can focus on houses you're interested in rather than all the sorority houses? I suppose I'm looking at A Chi O because I have close friends in it already.

[dgdramadawg]

Fall recruitment at Vandy is more informal than spring and is for older girls because freshmen are not eligible until spring. I am not extremely familiar with Vandy's fall recruitment structure, but be aware that at some schools, not all chapters participate in informal recruitment. For instance, AOPi only lists dates for spring formal recruitment on their chapter site, while AXO lists dates for rounds in November as well as in the spring. If you go through fall recruitment, you may not have as many chapters to choose from as you would in the spring.

You mentioned that you have friends in AXO, so that is a great jumping off point... it's a lot easier to rush as an upperclassman if you know people. But be aware that since you will be going through recruitment as a junior, it's important to maximize your options and look at all 10 chapters, not just 2 or 3.

[concordance11]

Thank you all for your responses! I appreciate the help!

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

Fall recruitment at Vandy is more informal than spring and is for older girls because freshmen are not eligible until spring. I am not extremely familiar with Vandy's fall recruitment structure, but be aware that at some schools, not all chapters participate in informal recruitment. For instance, AOPi only lists dates for spring formal recruitment on their chapter site, while AXO lists dates for rounds in November as well as in the spring. If you go through fall recruitment, you may not have as many chapters to choose from as you would in the spring.

You mentioned that you have friends in AXO, so that is a great jumping off point... it's a lot easier to rush as an upperclassman if you know people. But be aware that since you will be going through recruitment as a junior, it's important to maximize your options and look at all 10 chapters, not just 2 or 3.

Well, at least, however many are participating in fall recruitment. Probably not all 10.