Advice for rushing as a senior?

ThetaPrincess24 · #1 07-26-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

basket: maybe it's because you haven't been around GC for very long, but AI is not something you just "apply" for. It's an honor bestowed upon women that alumnae believe will be assets to their chapter. Do yourself a favor and read some of the older threads in the AI forum before you start spouting to everyone during recruitment that "there's always AI after you graduate". Sorry, but sorority shopping to fulfill college greek dreams after graduation isn't how it works.

Agreed 100%.

KSUViolet06 · #2 07-26-2008, 06:31 PM

This depends largely on your school. At some schools, chapters are open to taking seniors, at others, it is pretty much unheard of.

Since you are graduating in the spring, it's possible that some chapters may not see the point of extending a bid to someone who will only be around for a year (as opposed to someone who will be around longer). However, no one here can really tell you for certain whether or not you will get a bid, and you have nothing to lose by trying.

I know this isn't something you brought up, but I just want to make this clear: Alumna Initiation is the exception, not the rule. It is not the solution for not having joined in college. It's reserved for those women who for whatever reason did not join in college, but have shown themselves to be worthy of being asked to join in a non-typical manner.

nittanyalum · #3 07-26-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

basket: maybe it's because you haven't been around GC for very long, but AI is not something you just "apply" for. It's an honor bestowed upon women that alumnae believe will be assets to their chapter. Do yourself a favor and read some of the older threads in the AI forum before you start spouting to everyone during recruitment that "there's always AI after you graduate". Sorry, but sorority shopping to fulfill college greek dreams after graduation isn't how it works.

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Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

Agreed 100%.

And you will likely get clowned mercilessly if you do it again. TPx2 have been really pleasant about it so far, but that subject strikes a nerve with some people around here that you don't want to rile up.

DMBabyZTA · #4 07-26-2008, 08:50 PM

I am sure there is someone you can ask. And what's the harm in asking? The worst they could say is no. Sorority life is amazing. Don't back out just because there is a chance you won't get a bid. If you SHOW the girls of the sororities why you think you'd be a good asset, then they will accept you. There are exceptions to everything. Besides, you'll have sisters for life. PM me if you want some more advice. I went to a small, southern school, before coming to NCSU. So, I know a little bit about recruitment and rush at a school with 4-5 sororities. Good luck!

Totally, COMPLETELY agree about the AI statement.. Not a can of worms you want to open on a forum or in real life. Every sorority is different. Some think AI is fine, some on the other hand laugh in your face. To each is your own I guess.

good luck and let us know what you choose!

carnation · #5 07-26-2008, 08:50 PM

Does anybody have any more advice for her as a rushing senior?

breathesgelatin · #6 07-26-2008, 11:02 PM

There is a lot of variance between small southern schools. At some recruitment is very laid-back. At some it's moderately to highly competitive.

It may be too late for this if silence has started, but I would advise you to speak to some sorority women that you know and are friends with (if any) and ask them to honestly assess what your chances might be. They'll probably have a better read on it than anyone else. Obviously though that won't help if you don't know any sorority members.

I would say go for it, but realize that it's difficult to pledge as a senior. The sororities may have the attitude of "why did you wait so long?" The answer you gave us was that you just didn't know about/hear about recruitment before. Well, they may ask why not, if you were interested? Why didn't you investigate it fully?

I would advise you to have a better answer ready than "I just didn't know about it." Not something untruthful - maybe you could say you realized it was your last chance to join the sisterhood of a lifetime or something. You get my drift?

Thetagirl218 · #7 07-27-2008, 12:08 AM

Speaking as someone who did pledge her senior year, I really think it depends you school and its environment. It is also different if you are going through formal recruitment as opposed to COB or founding.

If you feel strongly about this I would go ahead and go through recruitment. You will never know if you don't give it a try!

I would not trade my Greek experience in for anything!