Formal recruitment as a senior?

Revanluv · #1 01-29-2015, 02:54 PM

Answered. Thanks

AZTheta · #2 01-29-2015, 03:09 PM

Of course it is possible. No one can tell you, however, what your chances are of getting a bid. Wait to hear from those GCers who are more involved with the Cal system - I'm sure they'll comment.

Revanluv · #3 01-30-2015, 07:55 PM

^^ thanks. I would still really like to know if anyone else has any insight. I'm pre law double majoring, have a really solid GPA, and am involved in several organizations, with some leadership positions. I feel like I'd be in an okay place as a Junior but really am unsure as a rising senior. Even one who's going to be in school two more years.

SoCalGirl · #4 01-30-2015, 09:12 PM

I went to a UC. I've seen 2nd quarter 4th years get bids and graduate that year. I've seen international students only at school for their 4th year get bids and become well regarded active members.

It can happen.

Based on your post response I'm guessing you're at CAL or UC Merced. I have zero experience with their recruitment other than knowing CAL is more traditional and UC Merced is fairly new.

Your best chance to get a bid is to go through recruitment.

If you haven't already, you need to figure out what connections you have to any of the chapters. Do you have friends or acquaintances in any of the chapters? Work on developing those relationships. If you aren't active in any organizations (on campus or off campus) see if there's anything you can get involved in now. It'll 1) pump up your resume, 2) give you something to talk about during recruitment events and 3) give you opportunities to meet more sorority women (potentially).

Revanluv · #5 02-01-2015, 01:49 PM

Hey all. I actually was offered and accepted a bid at one of the houses. It wasn't one I was really considering. The rumor mill says it's one of the bottom tier house on campus, but given my class standing I've decided to give it a shot and be open minded. Worst case scenario I'll drop before initiation, but I really hope I can find a place in the house I'm in. So far the sisters are lovely people and I'm very excited. Thanks for the advice.

AZTheta · #6 02-01-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Revanluv

Hey all. I actually was offered and accepted a bid at one of the houses. It wasn't one I was really considering. The rumor mill says it's one of the bottom tier house on campus, but given my class standing I've decided to give it a shot and be open minded. Worst case scenario I'll drop before initiation, but I really hope I can find a place in the house I'm in. So far the sisters are lovely people and I'm very excited. Thanks for the advice.

I'd offer you congratulations; however, I'm annoyed with your "bottom tier" comment as well as your "one I was considering" remark, especially considering your class standing. IMO you are damned lucky you got a bid. Sorry. I think that the women in the chapter who extended you a bid deserve better than your half-hearted "worst case scenario" attitude.

als463 · #7 02-01-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AZTheta

I'd offer you congratulations; however, I'm annoyed with your "bottom tier" comment as well as your "one I was considering" remark, especially considering your class standing. IMO you are damned lucky you got a bid. Sorry. I think that the women in the chapter who extended you a bid deserve better than your half-hearted "worst case scenario" attitude.

I agree with everything AZTheta said. OP, you sound like an ungrateful brat. You are looking at these women to determine if they are "good enough" since they are "bottom tier" and all and you are willing to just drop out if you don't feel like it's a good fit. Some other lovely young lady could have taken your spot but, instead you have shared you are going in with a half-hearted attitude.

33girl · #8 02-01-2015, 02:49 PM

You seem about as excited as my cat Is to go to the vet.

This chapter sounds like they need people who appreciate them for their unique qualities and who want to help them grow - not people who are just there because any letters are better than no letters. If you can't adjust your attitude, it's best for them and for you to decline this bid.

ETA that it scares me that this is her post after it was edited.

Blue Skies · #9 02-01-2015, 03:49 PM

You were very fortunate to get a bid as a senior. Congratulations! As long as you like the girls and feel at home there, the perceived tier of the house won't matter. Enjoy your new member period.

als463 · #10 02-01-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

You seem about as excited as my cat Is to go to the vet.

This chapter sounds like they need people who appreciate them for their unique qualities and who want to help them grow - not people who are just there because any letters are better than no letters. If you can't adjust your attitude, it's best for them and for you to decline this bid.

ETA that it scares me that this is her post after it was edited.

Agreed. I just re-read the title. I just realized she is a senior. Wow, she is really ungrateful. As a senior, she's lucky any chapter that isn't colonizing or recolonizing gave her a chance.

pinksequins · #11 02-01-2015, 03:54 PM

OP, here's the bottom line: As a senior, the odds were stacked heavily against you. Most seniors receive no bids and are dropped early. So as a practical matter, you had no leverage to consider any house -- the leverage rested with the chapters. This is why a house "you were considering" is both erroneous and offensive. But you have a bid, and as a mature senior (versus a wet behind the ears freshman), I am sure that you will always put on a smile and be your most gracious self consistently at a minimum.

als463 · #12 02-01-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pinksequins

OP, here's the bottom line: As a senior, the odds were stacked heavily against you. Most seniors receive no bids and are dropped early. So as a practical matter, you had no leverage to consider any house -- the leverage rested with the chapters. This is why a house "you were considering" is both erroneous and offensive. But you have a bid, and as a mature senior (versus a wet behind the ears freshman), I am sure that you will always put on a smile and be your most gracious self consistently at a minimum.

I love your positivity. Let's hope the OP is as gracious as expected.

pinksequins · #13 02-01-2015, 04:27 PM

Als, I am not sure it is as much positive as it is instructive ....
; - ).

Revanluv · #14 02-01-2015, 05:11 PM

You guys didn't seem to be around to offer much advice when I was asking for it... But are sure quick to take offense. I wasn't considering this chapter, because I only went to a single event. Joining a soroity is a huge commitment, both financially and time wise. So I spent all of 20/30 minutes with one sister, I don't care what it is, that's not enough time to know. I wasn't considering the idea that they'd even give me a bid because of the lack of time I'd spent with them, and I was unsure in accepting it or for the same reasons. Worst case scenario as in: we don't get on/I don't feel comfortable with these people. Then yes. If that happens I will drop out. Which is perfectly fair given that it's a lifelong commitment.

Also, I'm a junior. I was asking about rushing as a senior next year because I didn't think I'd gotten a bid after only being able to go to two houses, getting cut for one for preference night, and only going to a single event for the other. Then I was offered a bid a few days later. :-/

Revanluv · #15 02-01-2015, 05:24 PM

That being said. The women that I have met in that chapter ARE lovely people and so far I do like them a lot. So no. I am not ungrateful. I'm very excited that I was given a bid. The tier comment really wasn't worded right and was in reference to some trepidation I felt due to what other Greeks on campus were saying about this group. But A couple catty people saying this sorority takes anyone/that's where the fat girls go, and trying to make new girls feel bad in their bid day shirts is something you guys wouldn't have known about. Even if it made me a little nervous. For those that did give advice, thank you.