Which sorority would you join?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by DZlove012

DZ is the 2nd largest sorority in the country.

Off-topic:

Not to be a nitpicker, but where on Earth do people get these stats from?

I have heard the same about several sororities (ex: XYZ is the 4th largest sorority in the nation, or ABC is the largest sorority in the nation). I've seen them on FB groups, on Bid Day shirts, you name it.

Where does this info come from? Are there some super secret rankings I don't know about? lol. Or is it one of those "a bunch of people said it so it must be true" things?

[GTAlphaPhi]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Off-topic:

Not to be a nitpicker, but where on Earth do people get these stats from?

I have heard the same about several sororities (ex: XYZ is the 4th largest sorority in the nation, or ABC is the largest sorority in the nation). I've seen them on FB groups, on Bid Day shirts, you name it.

Where does this info come from? Are there some super secret rankings I don't know about? lol. Or is it one of those "a bunch of people said it so it must be true" things?

I think she means Delta Zeta is the largest sorority by number of chapters (however, I don't know if that's total chapters ever chartered or active chapters). I think I've seen Chi Omega as the largest on that list and Alpha Phi as third. Another size-ranking is by the number of initiated members, where I think I've seen Kappa Kappa Gamma in the top three. However, I don't put too much value in those rankings because I have yet to see a primary source for those numbers.

[Ooh La La]

Originally Posted by GTAlphaPhi

I think she means Delta Zeta is the largest sorority by number of chapters (however, I don't know if that's total chapters ever chartered or active chapters). I think I've seen Chi Omega as the largest on that list and Alpha Phi as third. Another size-ranking is by the number of initiated members, where I think I've seen Kappa Kappa Gamma in the top three. However, I don't put too much value in those rankings because I have yet to see a primary source for those numbers.

During the new member period for Chi Omega, we were told that we were the largest in the nation. I will admit however, that I have no idea where that statistic comes from or whether it's based on number of chapters or something else.

I also recall that during recruitment, I was told that the ten largest sororities were all located at Virginia Tech.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by TPA85

Oringinal post:


It takes the fun out of it if you say that you would join your sorority. It's neat to hear how other women view other sororities or what their reasons would be for joining

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Off-topic:

Not to be a nitpicker, but where on Earth do people get these stats from?

I have heard the same about several sororities (ex: XYZ is the 4th largest sorority in the nation, or ABC is the largest sorority in the nation). I've seen them on FB groups, on Bid Day shirts, you name it.

Where does this info come from? Are there some super secret rankings I don't know about? lol. Or is it one of those "a bunch of people said it so it must be true" things?

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

During the new member period for Chi Omega, we were told that we were the largest in the nation. I will admit however, that I have no idea where that statistic comes from or whether it's based on number of chapters or something else.

I also recall that during recruitment, I was told that the ten largest sororities were all located at Virginia Tech.

Awwww come on guys! She's just drinking the Kool-Aide. Let her drink it!

[jennyj87]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Off-topic:

Not to be a nitpicker, but where on Earth do people get these stats from?

I have heard the same about several sororities (ex: XYZ is the 4th largest sorority in the nation, or ABC is the largest sorority in the nation). I've seen them on FB groups, on Bid Day shirts, you name it.

Where does this info come from? Are there some super secret rankings I don't know about? lol. Or is it one of those "a bunch of people said it so it must be true" things?

where was this voting on the pin too? i'm confused.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by jennyj87

where was this voting on the pin too? i'm confused.

I've heard the same thing about Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Chi Omega. "Most beautiful badge" is not a fact, it's an opinion. It could be a fact that in some specific, cited poll XYZ's badge was voted most beautiful.

I am pretty sure Chi Omega is "largest" is in terms of active chapters and total membership. Delta Zeta is the second largest in terms of number of active chapters, but not in terms of total initiated members.

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

I am pretty sure Chi Omega is "largest" is in terms of active chapters and total membership. Delta Zeta is the second largest in terms of number of active chapters, but not in terms of total initiated members.

It probably wouldn't be that hard to find most of the chapter and total membership numbers. I'm not sure how accurate Wikipedia is (pretty close for Kappa) but it maybe on orgs' websites.

ETA: For the record, Kappa is at 137 chapters and 235,000+ total initiated members.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by LucyKKG

It probably wouldn't be that hard to find most of the chapter and total membership numbers. I'm not sure how accurate Wikipedia is (pretty close for Kappa) but it maybe on orgs' websites.

ETA: For the record, Kappa is at 137 chapters and 235,000+ total initiated members.

Right, but I don't want to derail...this is a nice thread.

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Right, but I don't want to derail...this is a nice thread.

Yes yes, sorry. Now back to your regularly scheduled thread...