What is the actual process fraternities do to decide to give out a bid?

[KappaSig_Eta]

I'm not sure why some people are saying its secretive...?

Basically these are the factors:
-Grades
-Memorable (if they don't remember you, how would you get a bid?)
-Made an effort to come to events
-Made an effort/seems to want to be in your fraternity or shows interest

These points are the most general and apply to basically any organization that selects members, and is pretty obvious to figure out other things that could help/hurt

Also, the bigger your school and the more guys that rush, the more the little details make a difference. Also, the pledge period is for them to get to know you, so they could possibly pledge someone they aren't sure about.

Yes they vote, and yes (as some have mentioned), one person saying "no" could bar you from being able to get in. Also, I would assume that all fraternities vote again before initiating (hence the point of getting to know you during pledging), but I know some fraternities have different "pledging" and some you are initiated the day of bid turn in.

It would be interesting to hear how it turned out for you...

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by KappaSig_Eta

I'm not sure why some people are saying its secretive...?

Basically these are the factors:
-Grades
-Memorable (if they don't remember you, how would you get a bid?)
-Made an effort to come to events
-Made an effort/seems to want to be in your fraternity or shows interest

These points are the most general and apply to basically any organization that selects members, and is pretty obvious to figure out other things that could help/hurt

Also, the bigger your school and the more guys that rush, the more the little details make a difference. Also, the pledge period is for them to get to know you, so they could possibly pledge someone they aren't sure about.

Yes they vote, and yes (as some have mentioned), one person saying "no" could bar you from being able to get in. Also, I would assume that all fraternities vote again before initiating (hence the point of getting to know you during pledging), but I know some fraternities have different "pledging" and some you are initiated the day of bid turn in.

It would be interesting to hear how it turned out for you...

No, there is no "general" -- you have no idea what any other organization does to select members.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

No, there is no "general" -- you have no idea what any other organization does to select members.

I think this Kappa Sig guy is trying to respond to every post he comes across, regardless of how accurate the information.

[KappaSig_Eta]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

No, there is no "general" -- you have no idea what any other organization does to select members.

I meant "general" as in these are typical things that can be used to select members, not that it is what is "generally" used. I meant more in the sense that these are some go to things that can be sited at being either a yes or a no in weeding out a big group of guys.

Of course once it comes down to a smaller list, more things are used in determining if someone will or will not get a bid.

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I think this Kappa Sig guy is trying to respond to every post he comes across, regardless of how accurate the information.

And of course I am not responding to every post I come across, I offer information that I think could help and in areas that I have some knowledge.

I am not going to a sorority thread and trying to state info on how to bring a new NPC to a campus, because clearly I have nothing to offer to that discussion.

But, yes I am posting a lot, but only because I just created an account and therefore can now post. But I guess that didn't matter to you, you just wanted to throw a jab my way. I mean, it is the internet and you can anonymously say things (although not so anonymous as you do represent Alpha Sigma Tau) without repercussions.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by KappaSig_Eta

And of course I am not responding to every post I come across, I offer information that I think could help and in areas that I have some knowledge.

I am not going to a sorority thread and trying to state info on how to bring a new NPC to a campus, because clearly I have nothing to offer to that discussion.

But, yes I am posting a lot, but only because I just created an account and therefore can now post. But I guess that didn't matter to you, you just wanted to throw a jab my way. I mean, it is the internet and you can anonymously say things (although not so anonymous as you do represent Alpha Sigma Tau) without repercussions.

All I'm saying is that you just joined, while others have been on these boards for years and have learned the unspoken "rules" of the site. Just don't feel like you have to respond to EVERYTHING before you're here for a bit. I learned the hard way too.

[KappaSig_Eta]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

All I'm saying is that you just joined, while others have been on these boards for years and have learned the unspoken "rules" of the site. Just don't feel like you have to respond to EVERYTHING before you're here for a bit. I learned the hard way too.

Wish you would have said that first, but thank you. I will now shut up lol.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by KappaSig_Eta

Wish you would have said that first, but thank you. I will now shut up lol.

Ha, no problem. Feel free to post, but just be careful about swerving into other lanes, and be aware that things that are true for your chapter or campus might not be true elsewhere.

And after you've been here for a bit, you'll get used to all the "rules."

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by KappaSig_Eta

I'm not sure why some people are saying its secretive...?

Because for many if not most GLOs, it is secretive.

Sure, chapters may give some general idea as to the type of guy they're looking for. And no, it may not be a secret that there are a series of votes. But for every chapter of every GLO I've ever known of where the chapter does vote on bids, everything about that vote -- results, reasons, etc. -- stays in the chapter and is not shared outside the chapter. Hence, secretive.

[KappaSig_Eta]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Because for many if not most GLOs, it is secretive.

Sure, chapters may give some general idea as to the type of guy they're looking for. And no, it may not be a secret that there are a series of votes. But for every chapter of every GLO I've ever known of where the chapter does vote on bids, everything about that vote -- results, reasons, etc. -- stays in the chapter and is not shared outside the chapter. Hence, secretive.

I see what you mean. Yes, any reasons of why a specific person didn't receive a bid does stay secret.