Recruitment Story!! Lilly Print Themed

[newmember1234]

On the sheet of paper were the names:
Spring Fling
Lucky Charms
Everything Nice

I was shocked I was cut by Crown Jewel! I really thought I connected well with the one girl that I talked to, but before rush I told myself that if I had one of my two favorites I would be happy. After talking to my friends I was more relieved. Although some of them got all of the sororities they clustered, others were right along with me, and some got cut by all of their favorites. At least I didn't have the chance to get too attached to a sorority I wouldn't end up in anyway. I was officially excited to visit all of the houses I was invited back to!

First up was Lucky Charms! I was super excited about rush now because I felt all of the pressure had vanished and I could finally be myself. I was picked up by a nice girl that I didn't know, but eventually my friend came over to talk to me after we watched a video on their philanthropy. We had a great conversation and I met her whole family along with the president of the sorority. They all seemed super nice.

Next round I went to Spring Fling! I was picked up by a girl I knew through my two other friends. She was extremely nice, but I felt like I needed to keep the conversation going. After learning about their philanthropy we made a craft and it was slightly awkward because all we talked about were my friends. We weren't a very good match because we didn't have much in common, but some of the following girls I talked to seemed more similar to myself.

Everything Nice was the last house I went to and it was hard not to have high expectations. I got picked up by a girl I didn't know, but after watching a presentation and video on their philanthropy (which was so touching I almost teared up) we had a great conversation. It seemed very natural and we talked about much less superficial topics. Three of the girls I talked to in the previous round came up and talked to me, which I thought was a nice touch. Every girl I talked to at this house seemed great and I was thrilled to feel so comfortable.

My decision tonight was easy because I didn't have to cut anyone but in my head the rankings becoming more and more clear.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by newmember1234

Although some of them got all of the sororities they clustered,

Is this the language they use on your campus? I haven't heard "clustered" before, but I love it! I think this is a great way to convey to PNM's that they aren't picking sororities or cutting sororities, but rather, "clustering" their favorites together and then ranking the rest.

[ladybug12]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Is this the language they use on your campus? I haven't heard "clustered" before, but I love it! I think this is a great way to convey to PNM's that they aren't picking sororities or cutting sororities, but rather, "clustering" their favorites together and then ranking the rest.

Yes, this is the term that many campuses are using. I agree with you that it makes more sense than saying ranking or prioritizing...much less releasing or cutting.