Being an In-House Legacy During Rush?

[SEC Legacy]

Yes, I do believe had I not dropped from rush my sister's chapter would have taken me. However, I was in my sister's shadow throughout high school and we were always in the same activities. I wanted to make my own way despite us attending the same college but it just didn't work out.

At such a huge school, I don't think everyone would even have known we were sisters had I not stupidly revealed it on my rush application:/

[AnchorAlumna]

Many of your rec writers would have known and told their chapters. And word gets around incredibly fast.

[Old_Row]

Originally Posted by SEC Legacy

Yes, I do believe had I not dropped from rush my sister's chapter would have taken me. However, I was in my sister's shadow throughout high school and we were always in the same activities. I wanted to make my own way despite us attending the same college but it just didn't work out.

At such a huge school, I don't think everyone would even have known we were sisters had I not stupidly revealed it on my rush application:/

I wouldn't assume that. Even at giant schools with big Greek systems and huge sororities, word about in house legacies gets around especially if there are a lot of people from your school or town there.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by SEC Legacy

Yes, I do believe had I not dropped from rush my sister's chapter would have taken me. However, I was in my sister's shadow throughout high school and we were always in the same activities. I wanted to make my own way despite us attending the same college but it just didn't work out.

At such a huge school, I don't think everyone would even have known we were sisters had I not stupidly revealed it on my rush application:/

I know that feeling, as well. College is a time to spread you wings. Joining your sister's group doesn't mean you have to stay in her shadow. My sister and I actually roomed together throughout college, but I was easily able to make my mark in our chapter out from under my sister's thumb. Just a perspective from someone who went in completely not wanting to join the same group as her sister who had a great outcome. Open your heart to the idea that it may not be so terrible and you may end up right where you need to be. There may be a chance at another group, but with your legacy status AND upper classman status, you're going to have to work it.