What are some good ways to be a standout rushee

[Gusteau]

The previous posters all make valid points.

I think the most important ability, for fraternity rush and for life, is to be able to observe your situation and model your behavior accordingly. Picking up on social cues at the event is more helpful than anything else you can do beforehand to prepare for it.

The larger issue, unless I misread your post, is that you're planning on rushing in the Spring. Is their any reason you're not rushing in the fall?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

The larger issue, unless I misread your post, is that you're planning on rushing in the Spring. Is their any reason you're not rushing in the fall?

I'm guessing he wants to use that semester to get involved in some of the other things he stated, so he'll have more to offer as an older rushee.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I'm guessing he wants to use that semester to get involved in some of the other things he stated, so he'll have more to offer as an older rushee.

At a school like Clemson it would probably behoove him to rush sooner rather than later, in my opinion. Especially since his involvement is not as make or break as it would be in sorority recruitment. In rush, personality trumps all other factors.

[jr09]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

At a school like Clemson it would probably behoove him to rush sooner rather than later, in my opinion. Especially since his involvement is not as make or break as it would be in sorority recruitment. In rush, personality trumps all other factors.

It would be best to rush in the fall, but here are some reasons i wanted to rush in the spring

1. more time to save for dues (my parents sure as hell wont pay them)
2. more time to get a feel for the campus
3. I would meet fellow rushees during first sem, and thus have some partners going into rush (that may not make a difference)
4. 33girl was right, i did kind wanna build my reputation through organizational involvement, but if thats not important than i wont worry that much about it

Ill just make the best decision based on the given conditions, and hopefully everything will work out