who's good enough???

[rachild]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Why are your fingernails so long?

To answer the original question, as a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha married to an AKA, I would say "it depends." Each org. has its own minimum GPA. Some chapters raised the standards higher than the national requirements (e.g. 3.0 vs 2.5). I believe AKA currently has a minimum of 2.5, but one of these fine ladies can address that more directly and accurately, I'm sure.

As far as the nails...you have to decide for yourself why having long nails is a) appropriate, b) worthwhile, c) practical, d) something you are committed to (religious/personal reasons or just "fashion?"). It could have an impact on your "acceptance" ...if it came to that ...based on first impression, but who knows? Personally, just as a GUY, that's usually a turn-off, but I like things simple.

Also, if it's just the nails, I doubt you would be seen as "too ghetto." If there are other things (hair, manner of speech, style of dress, etc.) that go along with it, that's a whole different thing entirely.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by rachild

Also, if it's just the nails, I doubt you would be seen as "too ghetto."

I don't know. I generally find really long nails off-putting (I wouldn't use the term ghetto), especially if they are artificial.

[rachild]

Originally Posted by Little32

I don't know. I generally find really long nails off-putting (I wouldn't use the term ghetto), especially if they are artificial.

Me too, but I meant to emphasize JUST in that statement...although from experience, it rarely is "just" one thing, "especially if they are artificial" lol. (long fake nails and weave are not unfamiliar with each other).