Reality Check

Originally Posted by TexasCutie86

Hello to everyone on GC! I recently discovered this wonderful site and for the last couple of weeks, I have been able to find the answer to many of the questions I had about Greek recruitment and life. Now the last question I need the answer to is whether I should or should not rush this fall. From what I've read on GC, it seems like the odds are up against me. I am a 4th year senior at competitive school in Texas. My GPA is okay (2.75) and I have no recs for any of the houses on campus due the fact that I am Hispanic and do not know any women who are Greek. Although I feel like everything I mentioned so far is counting agaisnt me there is hope. According to my university's NPC, seniors are not counted as part of the quota and most of the sororities list the minimum GPA between 2.2-2.5. I know that if I do decide to rush I will get cut from most of the houses after the first round and I'm okay with that because I really want to be part of the Greek community. I consider myself as a smart, fun, funny gal and I am hoping the chapters get to see that and get pass the fact I'm a senior with no recs. With that in mind, I also feel that I'll be easier to remember among the hundreds of girls who rush each year since I'm different than your regular blonde freshman. So please GCers, give me your HONEST advice on whether I should go through with it. I don't care about joining any particular house but I do care about finding a house full of girls that will be my sisters for life.

The fact that you are Hispanic has nothing to do with not having recs.

Just because the minimum is 2.2-2.5 does not mean squat. If this is a competitive school in Texas, you'll be against girls who have STELLAR GPAs, most of whom will have recs. You may be considered a grade risk, and chapters won't want potential grade risks.

It's likely you'll be cut heavily and you won't get a bid. If you're not prepared for that outcome, I wouldn't even bother rushing.