Why you didn't make it into a sorority.

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Originally posted by James

Take it as constructive criticism and move on.

Recruitment is a weeklong interview process. A sorority has a set number of spots to fill. Before you come into recruitment parties, they have taken a look at the recruitment applications and letters of recommendation. Think of that as your "resume." It gives them a chance to see who they might want "on paper."

Also consider that when you apply for a job, you're not always going to be invited to an interview. And if you are invited to an interview, you need to look your best, carry yourself well, be articulate and prepared with anecdotes about yourself and your experiences, as well as know something about the company you are interviewing with and be prepared for some questions about the "work" you would be doing and the environment surrounding that work.

So let's say your recruitment applications and recs are stellar. You're probably going to meet some key players-- the chapter president, recruitment chair, etc. If you can't hold your own in a conversation, you're not dressed appropriately, etc., there are still 100s of other girls to "interview" who will.

However, there are times, too, when you may be as prepared as anything, but you have a poor recruiter who doesn't ask you the right questions or does not have the ability to carry a conversation.

Or there is zero chemistry between you and your recruiter. Lack of rapport means you probably won't be invited back.

Similarly, you can't expect to enter a sorority house and just stand there like a mute. You need to be engaging and conversational.

Overall, aside from your wardrobe choices, recs and application, you need to research the sororities, pull together some anecdotes about yourself and do some personal assessment of why you want to belong to a women's organization.

Be prepared. You may still be cut, but at least you will have done your homework.

And as always, contact the office of Greek Life at your school with recruitment questions. Call them as often as you wish. And for Pete's Sake, although we all love our sororities and being sorority women, there are plenty of other things to do on campus if you don't join a sorority-- and you will still be able to make friends and enjoy college.