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Originally Posted by MaggieXi
Elon person here...And I know what you are saying between the lines without saying it and I'm not going to be harsh on you because I know the campus and what goes on during the fall. The sororities at Elon are phenomenal marketing machines.
This was also the first year that included KD in formal recruitment. Adding a ninth sorority was an adjustment for everyone. And the poster is correct - record number of PNMs this year!
First off, you don't need to make your decision right now. It hasn't been posted as to whether or not their will be fall informal recruitment. And if there is, most likely the two you were invited back to pref will be participating, maybe one or two more but the number of bids will be limited at each chapter. When/if its publicized, then think about it some more.
While I can't tell you what your chances are, here is some advice that holds true for anyone going through recruitment at Elon:
-Get involved in organizations (which it looks like you are doing)
-Make friends/ maintain friendships with Greek Women in all sororities (not just the ones you think you fit in best with or are considered "top tier")
-Get your GPA up. The all greek women's average GPA from last fall is a 3.36. 6 of the 9 sororities have GPAs above the average. For a sophomore, you may want to have a GPA closer to 3.5 if possible.
- Don't ever be "that girl" and don't associate with "that girl". People have an entire semester to talk.
- Go into recruitment polished, confident and with an open mind.
Every year sophomores get bids to every house. Not every sophomore, but many of them. If you can make yourself stand out for all the right reasons and have true friendships with many of the women in sororities already it can only help you.
PM me if you have any other questions. I know that there is one other Elon GCer that posts regularly.
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I'm here! Maggie gave great advice. Sophomores can get bids, but grades have to be good and you have to make sure you aren't doing anything this fall to make the chapters think you're a liability (being rude, being "that girl" at fraternity parties, talking badly about any group, etc. - not saying you are, but I've seen it happen). I'm also not sure if there will be fall recruitment, but it's usually invitation-only.
As a sophomore, keep your options open. Your bottom two could possibly be your ONLY two after a few rounds, so be prepared to decide if you would drop again or if you'd accept a bid. Some groups have their bid lists practically made before recruitment and know which sophomores they'd take. Your choices may be more limited this time around.
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