Greek Rushing at USC

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Originally Posted by boomboom

Apart from the whole obvious aspects (such as going through rush week), what do I need to do at and/or before attending USC in order to prepare myself fully in order to receive a bid. I already *think* I know which fraternity I want to join, but am fully aware of the fact that I might change my mind after being physically present. Anyway, do I need letters of recommendations? This might be shallow... but I do not know too much about Greek Life, but do I need "preppy" clothes? Do I need to hit the gym all summer?

I guess what I am asking is, what actually goes on at Rush? Do people usually end up getting bids at the fraternity they want? And also, is there anyway to give me an advantage?

Thanks

Preppy clothing? Southern Cal.-Yes, look at Hollister, A & F, Lacoste, among others. South Carolina-Yes, look at Polo Ralph Lauren, Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, B & B, and others.

And no. Not all fraternities at either school want the guy wearing preppy clothing. I'd say S. Carolina wants the preppy clothes more than Southern Cal.

Hit the Gym? Southern Cal.-Yes. South Carolina-No.

What goes on at Rush? Plenty of partying, and seeing what the "culture" of the fraternity is. You'll get to know the brothers during pledgeship.

Getting bids from fraternities they want...This really is not up to you. If the fraternity loves you, but they don't want more than so-and-so amount of pledges, you may not get a bid. If they hate you, but need so-and-so amount, you may get a bid. Usually that doesn't happen, but it could. As long as you are friendly, and portray the image the fraternity wants to portray, then you should be fine. Keep in mind, the "good" fraternities at your school may already have their pledge classes locked up before rush even starts. Many fraternities do indeed do "dirty" rushing, meaning they pinpoint their pledges during summer parties. Of course, this may not be the case for your semester or even your school.

An advantage? Recommendations are always helpful although not essential in fraternity rushing. Friends in the fraternity are always helpful although not essential. So really, yes and no.

Since you "know" what fraternity you want to be in, rush the absolute crap out of them. Only if you "know" you want to be in that one. I'd say give all the chapters a chance, as you never know who you might just click with.