There must be some kind of mistake

[LucyKKG]

I really don't think it'll make a difference unless your name is really close to someone else's (and their last name, too). Like if it was Marie Johnston and Mary Johnson, I could see that being a problem. We actually had two girls with very similar names go through recruitment last year, but there weren't any problems.

[MaggieXi]

My last name was misspelled on everything too and it wasn't that big of a deal.

If you have the same name as another PNM or a very similar name , that can cause confusion, but I don't think it would lead to not getting a bid.

I would dismiss what your mom said, or if you are still worried about this, talk with your Pi Chi (Rho Chi, Panhellenic person)

[hoping2bgreek10]

Thanks everyone! I honestly don't think my name will get mixed up with anyones. I have a really uncommon last name. My first name is really common, but I spell it different.

But thank you for putting me at ease that I can still get a bid even if my name is spelled wrong.

[AZTheta]

Your post made me smile, and brought back memories. No one could PRONOUNCE my last name! And they were not too sure about my first name either. It all worked out the way it was supposed to, regardless.

Deep breaths, lots and lots... you will be fine. We would love to hear the outcome of your recruitment, if you care to share with us when it's all over. Sending you best wishes, and good luck!

[hoping2bgreek10]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Your post made me smile, and brought back memories. No one could PRONOUNCE my last name! And they were not too sure about my first name either. It all worked out the way it was supposed to, regardless.

Deep breaths, lots and lots... you will be fine. We would love to hear the outcome of your recruitment, if you care to share with us when it's all over. Sending you best wishes, and good luck!

Aw. Thank you AzTheta. I'm glad things worked out for you even though no one could prononce your last name. I doubt they will be able to pronounce mine either, but hearing everything was a ok with you, I'm not worried about that anymore.

I would love to share my experience with everyone when it is all over. I've been reading a lot of recuritment stories to help me prepare for mine, so I'm looking forward to finally being able to write one.

[Thetagirl218]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Your post made me smile, and brought back memories. No one could PRONOUNCE my last name!

This made me laugh because it was the same thing with me!

[ADqtPiMel]

Originally Posted by LucyKKG

I really don't think it'll make a difference unless your name is really close to someone else's (and their last name, too). Like if it was Marie Johnston and Mary Johnson, I could see that being a problem. We actually had two girls with very similar names go through recruitment last year, but there weren't any problems.

My junior year of college we had 5 girls with the exact same name going through recruitment, and I think a few of them even had the same middle name! We managed to keep them straight and ended up with 3 of them in our pledge class. THAT was interesting.