University of Kentucky

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by star_dreamer

I was wondering about the recruitment at University of Kentucky. I know it's more difficult for a SEC school, but how difficult is it actually? Forgive me for asking, but is it only based on looks? Are the chapters close knit? Any information would help. Thanks

Yes, SEC recruitment is very competitive. This is not because they only take the cookie cutter, beauty queens. It's impossible to tell you exactly what it takes to get a bid to a sorority, because each one has different criteria. Generally, though, they are looking for women who have good grades, activities, community service and are able to have normal conversations during recruitment. Looks do play a part, but more important is the way you present yourself. Confidence and appropriate grooming can make up for a lack of natural beauty in lots of girls.

[ThetaPrincess24]

What do you mean by chapters being "close knit?" Do you mean that different chapters get along with each other or chapter members get along with each other inside the chapter?

Some sorority chapters at UK certainly get along better with other chapters than others, but that is true everywhere. Some do more events with other sororities and some do less.

As far as being close within the chapters, that depends on what you are seeking. Chapters at UK typically have between 100-170 members in them if not more than that. It is near impossible to be close to every member in the chapter. However, pledge classes and "families" will generally bond and be closest to each other.

Hope this helps and good luck to you!

[star_dreamer]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

What do you mean by chapters being "close knit?" Do you mean that different chapters get along with each other or chapter members get along with each other inside the chapter?

Some sorority chapters at UK certainly get along better with other chapters than others, but that is true everywhere. Some do more events with other sororities and some do less.

As far as being close within the chapters, that depends on what you are seeking. Chapters at UK typically have between 100-170 members in them if not more than that. It is near impossible to be close to every member in the chapter. However, pledge classes and "families" will generally bond and be closest to each other.

Hope this helps and good luck to you!

I'm sorry, I probably should have been more clear. I meant to ask wether girls actually got along or not. I've heard some 'horror' stories from a friend of mine in Texas that most girls in her sorority don't get along. I wouldn't even consider joining one if that applies to UK.

[star_dreamer]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Yes, SEC recruitment is very competitive. This is not because they only take the cookie cutter, beauty queens. It's impossible to tell you exactly what it takes to get a bid to a sorority, because each one has different criteria. Generally, though, they are looking for women who have good grades, activities, community service and are able to have normal conversations during recruitment. Looks do play a part, but more important is the way you present yourself. Confidence and appropriate grooming can make up for a lack of natural beauty in lots of girls.

Thanks, your reply helps alot. I try to disregard the stereotypes and I know there isn't a formula to find out my chances, but sometimes I worry. I might want to work on the normal conversations part a little haha. My brain works a mile a minute.