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Originally Posted by MinnieM
Thank you, Sciencewoman. You make some very good points. She was not allowed to go through formal recruitment in the fall due to her sport. This was the biggest school that she was given an offer too. She thought she liked the school at the time she was recruited for her sport and may still stay but is exploring her options. I think her educational program at the other school is better overall but it won't hurt her too much to stay where she is if she prefers.
I completely agree on the transfer affiliation. Very risky based on what I've read on this forum. She can't accept any COBs (even if offered) due to her coach so next fall will probably be the first time she will have a chance to go through recruitment.
One last question. She has an acquaintance that she went to high school with who is the current VP of Membership at a sorority at the new school. Do you think my daughter could or should ask her out for lunch or dinner over break and ask her about general recruiting standards (at least as much as the VP can share) and what she can do to give herself the best chance? Is that too forward or awkward?
Thank you again for your thoughts.
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I think hanging out with her friend over break and asking questions about recruitment and the campus is a very reasonable thing for her to do. I'd advise her to tell the friend she's considering transferring, that she understands sorority recruitment is very competitive at the new school, and that she would love to hear her friend's expert opinion. She may learn that she has more friends than she realizes in chapters at the new school!
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