How do I begin preparing for fall rush now?

[Sciencewoman]

My daughter read the Rush Right book by Sunday Tollefson, which we had seen recommended here (some GCers like it, some don't). It has very good suggestions for back-and-forth conversational skills. I thought they'd be helpful for life in general and interviews, not just for recruitment. It also has good suggestions for handling the "drawbacks" PNMs have (and everyone has strengths and some issues they're worried about), such as being a sophomore.

Some GCers have said that there is some incorrect info in the book, which I'd agree with. I thought most of the explanation about how invitational rounds work was incorrect...she describes the process as receiving and declining invitations, instead of the computer-based ranking and matching process used today.

Most of the information is going to be known to sorority members and "grown" women, but there's quite a bit of helpful information for PNMs. She does portray a good attitude throughout the book as well: keep an open mind, seek a group you're comfortable with, etc. One aspect I thought was a little creepy was that she suggests really "clicking" with your rushers in later rounds by discovering what their biggest fear is and empathizing with them. She swears it "works," but I thought that was weird.

[carnation]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

One aspect I thought was a little creepy was that she suggests really "clicking" with your rushers in later rounds by discovering what their biggest fear is and empathizing with them. She swears it "works," but I thought that was weird.

Can you imagine how bizarre it would be for sorority members if lots of PNMs see this and suddenly the members are all being asked about their greatest fears?

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by carnation

Can you imagine how bizarre it would be for sorority members if lots of PNMs see this and suddenly the members are all being asked about their greatest fears?

Seriously!