Just failed my new member exam- need some encouragement

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by ellebud

Blast from the past:

When I took my new member test it had to be 100% correct for EACH ONE of us. We, as a pledge class, sat in the dining room writing and writing. The first two times many of us scored near perfect...but not 100%. And then there were a few who just didn't do so well.

A few of us got together and talked. We had to do EVERYTHING together that week: go to the bathroom, eat, sleep (yes, nowadays it would probably be hazing). So, we decided to write ONE test....together. Our pledge mother smiled...We got it!

We did one test, perfectly, and were initiated the next day. Sisters helping sisters.

Back in the day, the key to survival was figuring this out!!

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

Just another reason not to bid 4th year students.

It's not just 4 years, its for life. Obviously my sisters felt this way, or I would not have gotten a bid. My chapter has a very involved alumnae group, and I plan keeping close ties with the chapter as I have permanently relocated to my college town.

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

Sick or not, I would have thought she would have studied and mastered the material long before the test since membership was so important to her.

And I did. When I woke up this morning fever free, and began studying to take the test again this evening with the other NM's who didn't pass, I realized I KNEW all of the information already.

It's kind of hard to remember your own name, let alone your entire sorority history, when you have a 103* fever and coughing your guts out.

My retest is tonight at 8! Wish me luck.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

What are the consequences if an AOII sister fails the exam? Presumably, the consequence of failing the exam for a new member is that you don't get initiated until you retake and pass...?

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The sisters who fail have to also retake the test until they pass. The sisters who do not pass can actually be put on probation and lose social privileges. Also, collegiate chapters must demonstrate a high pass rate to be eligible for International awards.
New members are required to pass the exam, but AFAIK, no one has ever not gotten initiated because they couldn't eventually pass the test. It's not that hard!

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Sisters DON'T fail it Really, for initiated sisters, it's not that hard. If you attend chapter every week, then you know everything on the written part (unless the test has changed in 13 years). I remember part of it being an oral exam and if you had trouble memorizing it, you went to another room, practiced and then said it to the RC member as fast as you could.

And to this day, I know that our old headquarters were on Overlook Blvd in Brentwood TN. I was actually annoyed when the new HQ was built, since it was a new address!

The test is much easier than it was 13 years ago! I administer the current test. It's only a couple pages. I found one that was about 15 years old that ran about 5 pages front and back! And that didn't count the oral ritual portion.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by stargazertechie

My retest is tonight at 8! Wish me luck.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

The test is much easier than it was 13 years ago! I administer the current test. It's only a couple pages. I found one that was about 15 years old that ran about 5 pages front and back! And that didn't count the oral ritual portion.

Hey no fair! I remember the 5 page test + oral portion. I still don't remember it being that hard! To Hell, Stell, Jess & Bess!

[ellebud]

So....do any of you know how to say the Greek alphabet TWICE with a match burning upside down? (You hold the match with the tips of your nails is the starter). I do...and so do all my sisters. This was but one of the things that we had to master. (shakes head in disbelief).

I amused my daughter by doing this (after she pledged). I had a fresh manicure. She was, I think impressed.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by ellebud

So....do any of you know how to say the Greek alphabet TWICE with a match burning upside down? (You hold the match with the tips of your nails is the starter). I do...and so do all my sisters. This was but one of the things that we had to master. (shakes head in disbelief).

I amused my daughter by doing this (after she pledged). I had a fresh manicure. She was, I think impressed.

I did something similar. For us it was three times as we rotated the match. Oh and brothers held the match while the pledges recited the alphabet.

[ellebud]

Three times? I am impressed. But then again, you weren't endangering a manicure.

[Psi U MC Vito]

No, but I felt sorry for the brothers who walked away with burned fingertips when I was still learning it.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

AOII has a NM exam which is required for initiation, but then again, we have a Membership education exam every year that initiated sisters must pass. All NMs and initiated members, therefore, must show proficiency with AOII history, policies, etc. It's the way we do it.

AST also has a new member exam, as well as a sister exam. You only have to take one exam per school year. For example, the sister exam is usually given in or around March. If a new member was initiated in fall 2009 (after taking a new member exam), she would not be required to take the sister exam until spring 2011.

Neither exam is extremely difficult and/or lengthy. If a new member were to fail (which rarely happens), the test is usually given at least a week before initiation so that she has enough time to make arrangements to re-take it.

If a sister does not pass the initiated sister exam, she is placed on poor standing (no social events, can't vote in meetings, can't hold a position) until she passes. But again, this rarely happens, and the test is usually re-taken and passed shortly after the failed exam.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by stargazertechie

It's not just 4 years, its for life. Obviously my sisters felt this way, or I would not have gotten a bid.

Yeah, it only took them four recruitments to figure out that they should give you a bid. Awesome for you. Good luck with your do over.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by ellebud

So....do any of you know how to say the Greek alphabet TWICE with a match burning upside down? (You hold the match with the tips of your nails is the starter). I do...and so do all my sisters. This was but one of the things that we had to master. (shakes head in disbelief).

I amused my daughter by doing this (after she pledged). I had a fresh manicure. She was, I think impressed.

Only twice?

[tld221]

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

Yeah, it only took them four recruitments to figure out that they should give you a bid. Awesome for you. Good luck with your do over.

Oh. Snap.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by tld221

Oh. Snap.

Seriously. Barbie is going in on folks this evening.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Seriously. Barbie is going in on folks this evening.

Ken must be being a dickhead or something. LOL

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by ellebud

So....do any of you know how to say the Greek alphabet TWICE with a match burning upside down? (You hold the match with the tips of your nails is the starter). I do...and so do all my sisters. This was but one of the things that we had to master. (shakes head in disbelief).

I amused my daughter by doing this (after she pledged). I had a fresh manicure. She was, I think impressed.

My record is 6 times with the match lit right side up. I've never done it upside down. Ouch!

Back on topic - to the OP - did you have weekly quizzes? If you pass the weekly quizzes, I would imagine that the info would be on the tip of your tongue. We had to pass our weekly quizzes.