Don't bash me because I'm a newbie..

[Zillini]

My 2 cents for an upcoming PNM for a large competitive SEC Recruitment:

GPA - The higher the better. If you are worried about any Chapter or Panhellenic minimum, it is probably not good enough. Find out the Panhellenic average for that campus (often on their website) and strive to surpass that.

Extracurricular Activities - Many and diverse. If for example you are a superstar volleyball player and volleyball is the only thing you have done during HS, this may pose a problem. Many Chapters are looking for multi-faceted members. Also remember that while everyone in your HS/town may know what the ABC club is, the Chapters may not have a clue. Briefely explain what this is on your resume.

Leadership - Not everyone can be the HS SGA Pres, but there are tons of ways to demonstrate leadership. Almost every club/org has committees. Also, if it's not something obvious (like Treasurer) explain what your responsibilities were and how you showed leadership.

Community Service/Volunteering - Again, many and diverse. It should show a commitment to helping others.

Network - Look for alums now who may be willing to write Recs. Also, as an upcoming HS Junior neither you nor Chapter members are bound by Panhellenic "No Contact" rules. Do you know any active Greeks or did anyone recently graduate from your HS go Greek? Regardless of which University or GLO, reach out to them because they've got friends. I've often heard comments like "My boyfriend's sister knows this PNM and says she's really great!"

[KSUViolet06]

I'm sorry, but have you READ the stickies?

Also, have you done a SEARCH?

I'm not trying to be rude, but the BEST advice on the boards is already there for you to read.

We don't bash newbies, but we do get a little annoyed when they don't do searches.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=30758
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=54403
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=105842
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...light=facebook

Yes, it's alot of reading, and it's not "instant advice" but you'll be pretty prepared if you read it all.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by kddani

QFP.

Honestly, this isn't a particularly endearing approach when you're asking people for help and advice. Newbies don't get bashed unless they're rude or incessantly stupid. I don't think your questions are stupid, but I do think your approach is quite rude. You may want to rethink your tone and approach because you'll get more helpful answers.

I'm being nosey (since this is obviously not my lane), but her post didn't come off as rude to me. Are you commenting on the fact that she asked not to be bashed?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by OTW

What DrPhil said.

The entire post reeked of snooty.

I didn't get that feeling while reading it. I got "I'm not like other newbies. I actually read, but I still would like some additional advice."

Oh well. Not that big of a deal, I guess.

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

I actually read, but I still would like some additional advice."

I got the same impression...

I just wish the thread title had been different. No big deal, though.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by lovepinkxo

I don't care if your a girl, (or a guy looking through this thread), were in a sorority/frat, wanted to be in one, or just weren't apart of one.

My advice? Read my signature.

I do mean this in this nicest way possible: No one will care what is on your resume if you can't spell basic words.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

My advice? Read my signature.

I do mean this in this nicest way possible: No one will care what is on your resume if you can't spell basic words.

Your two biggest pet peeves in one sentence!

Ditto to what everyone else has said. You are a rising junior. You have 2 years to get the best grades you can and to participate in activities and service. So, even if your grades and involvement aren't so great now, you have time for improvement, because only half of your high school career is over.

Also, you'll want to have recommenders lined up to write you recs in the spring of your senior year, so make a list or a notecard for each of the 26 NPCs and note when you meet someone/discover someone in each (and contact information--phone number, address, email).

[als463]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

My advice? Read my signature.

I do mean this in this nicest way possible: No one will care what is on your resume if you can't spell basic words.

FINALLY!!! Can I just say that I LOVE your signature! I just had this discussion with another co-worker the other day.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

My advice? Read my signature.

I do mean this in this nicest way possible: No one will care what is on your resume if you can't spell basic words.

When I first read the original post, I thought, "Who is it that has the signature discussing "a part" and "apart"?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Entertainment value?

[groovypq]

Well, I lack a Y chromosome, but I didn't find it snooty. Perhaps an attempt at humor that didn't quite come off?

[lovepinkxo]

Oookay, I'm NOT trying to come off as rude at all! That was never my intention. Just trying to say I'm hoping not to come across as a newbie that you all mock. From my general browsing of the GC forums on advice, many spiral off into other topics of conversation. I'm sorry that I don't have all day to devote to devouring GC threads.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by lovepinkxo

I'm sorry that I don't have all day to devote to devouring GC threads.

So THERE GC meanies!

Originally Posted by lovepinkxo

and for those of you who do.. Whatever

So THERE GC meanies!

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by lovepinkxo

I'm sorry that I don't have all day to devote to devouring GC threads.

Then it's a good thing your recruitment isn't tomorrow - you have TWO YEARS, start reading!

[lovepinkxo]

By the way, the thread title was sort of a way just to make it seem appealing. My assumption was that most of you would not give a second look to newbie threads.

Ps: Thank you, Knight_Shadow, for saying that my post didn't come across as snobby.