Facing Reality

[Blue Skies]

Originally Posted by dolly23

She attends MS State. I don't know about her GPA b/c that is a private matter, but knowing what she's been through she probably suffered a little bit academically. My guess is around C++ or B average. As for why she wants to join, she told me that the sisterhood and philanthropy activities really appealed to her. She's a smart, sweet girl but I don't want to hurt her feelings. Getting into a sorority as a freshman is hard enough. I do not even know if they DO take in upperclassmen. What do I tell her?

Tell her to check with the greek life office on campus to see if a) there is a separate quota for Juniors and Seniors, or b) if upperclassmen don't count toward quota.

Having said that, her chances are slim to none. There are just too many strikes against her (SEC school/class standing/age/possibly grades and lack of campus activities.) If she insists on going through with it, tell her that it's possible that all the chapters might cut her after the first round. Could she handle that?

Pi Beta Phi just colonized there last spring -- I'm not sure if they'd still be looking for some upperclassmen.

She might want to check out a community sorority such as Beta Sigma Phi. That would offer her a sorority experience that might be more suited to her needs.

[chickenoodle]

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

She might want to check out a community sorority such as Beta Sigma Phi. That would offer her a sorority experience that might be more suited to her needs.

There are community service GLOs and professional GLOs that might offer what she is looking for as well.

I am not familiar with the culture at SEC schools and wouldn't know if those chapters would want traditional students as well. However, I think they would be more open to the idea of a non-traditional student.