Rushing at FSU- Worried about GPA

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by tallygirl95

So should I drop out of rush for the fall if my Summer GPA has already been messed up? Because I know the lowest GPA for any of the sororities is a 2.5 at FSU. Is there any chance still even though its just a summer term?

Before you do anything rash, call the Greek Life office tomorrow and ask them. They are your best source of information.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

Before you do anything rash, call the Greek Life office tomorrow and ask them. They are your best source of information.

^This^

And I would phrase the question something like this :"I completed 6 hours of college credit during Summer C. Will the sororities be looking at that GPA or my HS GPA or both?

After you get that answer (and I hope they give you an answer, not the party line "grade requirements and membership selection are confidential and vary from sorority to sorority"), base your decision dependent on what the answer is. If you feel that you stand a better chance waiting until spring recruitment, retake the class you got the D in [which means taking it this fall] (and someone advised look into grade forgiveness-you should) and working your butt of to get the best grades you can-study, study, study! In addition, you should get involved in at least one campus activity.

[tallygirl95]

I called them today, and the office said that some sororities will be more strict about it and some will not. She said that they will understand I just started college so they will take that into consideration. She said I should still go for it, but that doesn't mean I'm guaranteed a bid.
Will I be eliminated from most sororities right off if they do consider this GPA? I just don't want to be embarrassed.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by tallygirl95

Will I be eliminated from most sororities right off if they do consider this GPA? I just don't want to be embarrassed.

That's a membership selection question, which is private and unique to each sorority. You're going to receive cuts during recruitment no matter what. It is up to you whether or not you feel embarrassed. Any cuts on basis of GPA will be in the first rounds, and everyone receives cuts. You could at least start recruitment and see what your options after after the first rounds.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by tallygirl95

I called them today, and the office said that some sororities will be more strict about it and some will not. She said that they will understand I just started college so they will take that into consideration. She said I should still go for it, but that doesn't mean I'm guaranteed a bid.
Will I be eliminated from most sororities right off if they do consider this GPA? I just don't want to be embarrassed.

It sounds like the chapters will see your summer GPA, so that is in the minus column -- no one can predict how many chapters will consider other factors.

Potentially in the plus column -- do you have several stellar recs to each chapter? Are your activities, leadership, honors, etc impressive enough to potentially offset the summer snafu?