Big girl does recruitment~

Carynie- I appreciate your input. I do know very little about greek life- so there's a very good chance I am focusing on the wrong negative aspect. I will make sure to express that I have at least 3-4 years left before graduation when I go through recruitment. I was completely unaware that being a junior would hurt my chances so severely.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by aylagator

Carynie- I appreciate your input. I do know very little about greek life- so there's a very good chance I am focusing on the wrong negative aspect. I will make sure to express that I have at least 3-4 years left before graduation when I go through recruitment. I was completely unaware that being a junior would hurt my chances so severely.

If you were at a small school with a more lowkey Greek life, it might not. However, at your competitive campus, it probably will. Not saying it's insurmountable, but it definitely is a large factor.

[baci]

I will share what I know from my experiences at both a small private university where a large part of the student population goes greek and also at a very competitive SEC school.

At the small private U - your weight issue may hinder you from certain orgs, but not all orgs. Some definitely place a large factor on appearance and weight is a big part. Since less females go through each house weight is something that will be noticed. Your class standing will play a part, but it will not keep you from finding a home. I want to add at this small, private U majority freshmen do go through recruitment though. Most students would have pledged their first year.

At the competitve SEC school - weight will truly hurt you in countless houses, but you will never know if you were denied an invite back due to weight or class standing as the standing plays a large part as well. It is a crap shoot.

Honestly, you just have to try and when all is said and done you will never know why you were cut anywhere. It is the same for another pnm who is thin or a sophomore going through recruitment. They will never know the reason(s) why they were cut. Keep in mind it takes just one house and one invite! It is not impossible. I wish you much luck!