Will my age hurt me in recruitment?

[KSUViolet06]

I would double check with your Office of Greek Life and be sure that you are eligible to participate in recruitment at your age. You may need parental consent just to register for it.

In terms of whether it will hurt you, it depends on how the indivdual chapters will feel about having a 16 year old new member.

[Thetagirl218]

I know of a chapter that recently pledged a 17 year old; it does happen. I would follow up KSUViolet said, check with Greek Life to make sure you can go through recruitment and what papers your parents will need to sign.

IMO, I don't think your age will make it a big deal unless you make it a big deal, but it does depend on the chapter and the campus.

[kddani]

I can see an underage (as in under 18, not 21) member being a big risk management concern, unless they were emancipated. There's just too many legal and practical issues.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Many college freshmen in California (most of the ones I knew, actually) are 17. It was never even brought up as an issue at my school. But, be prepared that you won't be able to go to some of the places your sisters will be able to go as 18+.

[amanda6035]

My chapter took a 16 year old in Fall 2007. She's finishing up her sophomore year now, and she still wont be 18 until May. The only thing we had to do with her is that her parents had to sign her AXiD membership contract and her Omega contract when she joined.

[honeychile]

I was 16 when I started college, and when I got my bid. It caused a little drama at the time, because my parents had to sign off on some things, but nothing major.

If you're used to being with older people now (as you are, since you've skipped a grade), then you shouldn't have a problem. I wouldn't recommend advertising your age, but I wouldn't lie about it, either. If asked, just say your age, mention that you've been ahead for years, and that you're more used to women their age than your own.

PM me if you have any special questions.

Originally Posted by honeychile

I was 16 when I started college, and when I got my bid. It caused a little drama at the time, because my parents had to sign off on some things, but nothing major.

If you're used to being with older people now (as you are, since you've skipped a grade), then you shouldn't have a problem. I wouldn't recommend advertising your age, but I wouldn't lie about it, either. If asked, just say your age, mention that you've been ahead for years, and that you're more used to women their age than your own.

PM me if you have any special questions.

I was gonna say "honeychile was 16 when she started college..." but I knew you'd pop in here yourself.

[Blue Skies]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I was 16 when I started college, and when I got my bid. It caused a little drama at the time, because my parents had to sign off on some things, but nothing major.

If you're used to being with older people now (as you are, since you've skipped a grade), then you shouldn't have a problem. I wouldn't recommend advertising your age, but I wouldn't lie about it, either. If asked, just say your age, mention that you've been ahead for years, and that you're more used to women their age than your own.

PM me if you have any special questions.

I learned something new today. My niece was sixteen when she matriculated at Tulane.

I would think that any parent would be very happy to have a young daughter in a sorority. Their daughter would have a lot of sisters to look out for her, along with a home away from home.

[Thetagirl218]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I was 16 when I started college, and when I got my bid. It caused a little drama at the time, because my parents had to sign off on some things, but nothing major.

I started classes when I was sixteen, but I was only part time until I was 17 and didn't rush until later on....

I learn something new about you all the time, honey!