Mizzou Recruitment - Page 11

NorthernMom · #**151** 08-22-2015, 02:06 PM

Someone said they reversed philanthropy and sisterhood rounds this year? I can't remember the order last year. Does that affect the manner in which cuts are made? Guessing not.

A friend's niece is going through. I know her GPA was not good and was worried for her. I didn't get a number of houses she returned to in the 2nd round, but I knew she only had 2 yesterday. Not sure of today's status. But based on the PHA grade guidelines, I wouldn't be surprised if she was released and grades being a factor.

This I think it where it is so hard for girls, because they relate it back to not being liked.

ILMOM · #**152** 08-22-2015, 02:15 PM

MIZparent and Bluedoor: Thank you for all the good feedback. My daughter was a "grade risk" so we knew it would be a challenge for her in that respect, but we were hoping the strength of her overall resume would help. Nonetheless, she ended up with four houses after 1st round, then down to three yesterday (of which she was really interested in one of them) but unfortunately, she got cut from that one today which left her with two she didn't feel a connection to. She decided to drop today.

I decided to ask about COB so she could work on getting her grades up this semester and give her the chance to get to know more people (we are from out of state and she didn't go there with anyone she knows) and hopefully give it another shot during spring semester.

I am very thankful for all the advice and comments...please keep them coming!

ILMOM · #**153** 08-22-2015, 02:28 PM

AZTheta: Can you explain what a snap bid is? You mentioned it happens after pref parties but before bid day. I'm not sure what it is or how often it occurs. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks!

GoMizzou · #**154** 08-22-2015, 02:34 PM

NorthernMom~maybe that switch did have something to do with it...I have to say I was shocked to hear so many getting the call and/or dropping because they only had one or two yesterday that they didn't connect with. And you just never know, some of these girls that were cut or dropped were the whole package--I really don't get it. Very much looking forward to tomorrow-and looking like it should be good weather for Bid Day!

mumomm · #**155** 08-22-2015, 02:58 PM

I feel that with the number of girls in each house, and the socials being so short, that surely girls can find friends in every house. I hate that people drop when they still have choices, while others get dropped that would love a chance. That being said, I know it's difficult and feelings run high. I suppose dropping out is a good choice if they are not willing to give their remaining choices a try. I'm hoping cob is a viable option for those girls. It can be such a frustrating process when you aren't privy to how choices are made.

NorthernMom · #**156** 08-22-2015, 02:59 PM

ILMOM - That same scenario happened to several of my daughter's friends in the dorm. Some dropped because they didn't feel a connection to the choices they had left. A few were released. One COB'd this past spring and joined a group. The others didn't. One is going through recruitment now (not sure if she did last year). But they all are friends, regardless. I'm sure your daughter is disappointed, but remind her that it didn't mean she wasn't like-able.

AZTheta · #**157** 08-22-2015, 03:07 PM

ILMOM here, from the NPC "Green Book":

If a fraternity has not filled its quota through bid matching in membership recruitment, the College Panhellenic Membership Committee may immediately ask if the fraternity wishes to extend a bid to anyone not originally on its bid list.

Snap bidding is an option available to chapters that did not match all quota spaces in bid matching, whether matching by hand or by computer. Snap bidding is done before bids are distributed. Snap bidding is not intended to fill spaces in the chapter total. Any chapter may prepare a separate snap bid list that can be used at the proper time for determining snap bids. Snap bidding is open to any woman who participated in at least one round of the designated membership recruitment process.

If none of the woman’s preferences have matched a fraternity’s bid list, the Panhellenic Membership Recruitment Committee may contact the woman and ask if she will accept a bid from a fraternity not previously listed among her choices, provided the fraternity has notified the Panhellenic of its desire to offer her a bid.

I hope this helps you (and others). There is a little more to it but that is the fundamental info.

Missouri Ivy · #**158** 08-22-2015, 03:37 PM

IL Mom, you might want to check out the Spring 2015 grade report for Mizzou's GLOs. It might give your daughter an idea of what she might want to set for a GPA goal. Also, keep in mind the number of COB spots will vary by organization and will vary from year to year.

ILMOM · #**159** 08-22-2015, 03:38 PM

AZTheta: Thank you. That helps!

Mumomm: Totally agree with you. Her decision to drop today was not an easy one, but in the end, she felt in her heart that the two she had left were not the right fit for her. Maybe that opens up a spot for someone else...again, I have no idea as this is all new to me.

NorthernMom: Thanks for your post. It sure seems like there a lot of different scenarios and in the end, we have to believe that what is supposed to be will be.

Best of luck to all the girls!

USCofSEC · #**160** 08-22-2015, 03:39 PM

Ok, I understand the grade risk issue for PNM.
BUT- Mizzou, is notorious for girls who drop because PNM's do not like their remaining invitations for pref. (Tier System in young minds)
Personally, this defeats the whole concept of joining the Greek System!

Maybe they should look to Alabama, that has usually over a 90% placement.

ILMOM · #**161** 08-22-2015, 03:43 PM

Missouri Ivy: Thank you! Great advice! I will let her know.

AGDmommy · #**162** 08-22-2015, 05:01 PM

Just now chiming in. Rough week for my girl. She did go to 3 houses today for pref, 2 of which she consistently ranked last but kept getting invited back because she was cut from the others. She does not feel any connection with them and doesn't want to take up a spot in those houses when she feels that she won't be happy. So...she is suiciding one house, her favorite all week.. I hope that it works for her, I'm so nervous.

ladybug12 · #**163** 08-22-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by USCofSEC

Ok, I understand the grade risk issue for PNM.
BUT- Mizzou, is notorious for girls who drop because PNM's do not like their remaining invitations for pref. (Tier System in young minds)
Personally, this defeats the whole concept of joining the Greek System!

Maybe they should look to Alabama, that has usually over a 90% placement.

I agree...Bama PNMs are "getting it"...that their best chance to join a sorority is through formal recruitment freshman year. Those 2 or 3 chapters that some didn't see themselves "fitting in" have turned it around in the past few years to chapters that most feel comfortable joining. And all groups are growing by leaps and bounds in all of those new houses!

Sorry your daughter did not feel the same way. Sometimes it just takes one pledge class to overcome the negative vibe (but I think tent talk hangs around for years and years).

mumomm · #**164** 08-22-2015, 08:15 PM

AGDMommy, fingers crossed that suiciding works out for her! May the odds be ever in her favor!

Momoftiger · #**165** 08-22-2015, 08:15 PM

I am sorry to hear about some of the more disappointing experiences girls had. It really is heart breaking. My daughter just let me know that her roommate was released by all but one house as well today. She attended preference with them but didn't see herself there either so she has dropped out.

. Maybe she will look at Sigma Phi Lambda?