Going Through Recruitment as a Transfer?

[baci]

I agree with OTW and we don't know how your GPA compares/weighs in relation to others.

One thing I can tell you - GPA is not a great way to compare because a 3.42 can be strong if you are a chem major and you just can't compare that 3.42 to someone who came out of high school with a 4.0 or to another college student majoring in a much less rigorous program. KWIM?

Just relax because each sorority weighs things differently and it will be so hard to see where you stand on GPA alone.

[sixonetwoPNM]

Originally Posted by OTW

I apologize if I worried you for no reason, and please don't think a 3.42 is not a good GPA, because really, it is. No need to worry about it, because it's something out of your control, and you won't know how many girls have higher GPAs, anyway.

Whether or not that puts you at an advantage, we really can't say.

This is true! I'm just self-conscious about my GPA--I got all A's with the exception of a C in biology for bio majors (which I'm NOT, it was just the only science class that fit into my schedule-- and almost killed me!) so I feel like I could have done a lot better. But thank you so much!

[sixonetwoPNM]

Originally Posted by baci

I agree with OTW and we don't know how your GPA compares/weighs in relation to others.

One thing I can tell you - GPA is not a great way to compare because a 3.42 can be strong if you are a chem major and you just can't compare that 3.42 to someone who came out of high school with a 4.0 or to another college student majoring in a much less rigorous program. KWIM?

Just relax because each sorority weighs things differently and it will be so hard to see where you stand on GPA alone.

Mhmm, I see what you're saying! I'll try to relax, haha. Thank you!

[Zillini]

A good general comparison for an upperclassmen PNM's GPA is to look at what the Panhellenic average was last semester. On most campuses this is published somewhere (often on a Greek Life website) or you could call the Panhellenic office. Many campuses also publish individual chapter GPA's. Keep in mind that practically every chapter's goal is to improve their GPA and their ranking among the other groups on campus. So the more a PNM could potentially help them out in that regard, the better.

Now as a transfer student things might be a bit more complicated depending on what school a PNM transfered from, meaning did she transfer from Easy Eastern State or Terribly Tough Tech? It would probably be up to the individual chapters to determine if they want to take that into consideration or not.

[sixonetwoPNM]

Originally Posted by Zillini

A good general comparison for an upperclassmen PNM's GPA is to look at what the Panhellenic average was last semester. On most campuses this is published somewhere (often on a Greek Life website) or you could call the Panhellenic office. Many campuses also publish individual chapter GPA's. Keep in mind that practically every chapter's goal is to improve their GPA and their ranking among the other groups on campus. So the more a PNM could potentially help them out in that regard, the better.

Now as a transfer student things might be a bit more complicated depending on what school a PNM transfered from, meaning did she transfer from Easy Eastern State or Terribly Tough Tech? It would probably be up to the individual chapters to determine if they want to take that into consideration or not.

Yeah, I've been searching for the semester averages online but I can't seem to find them, which makes me feel really stupid! But I'll definitely consider calling and asking.

In regards to my school, I transferred from a small, private liberal arts college. It's moderately selective, nationally ranked, and a "Tier 1" liberal arts school according to US News & World Report. It's a great school...It just wasn't for me. I definitely see where you're coming from as far as that making a difference, though! Thank you for the tips!

[sixonetwoPNM]

Originally Posted by Zillini

A good general comparison for an upperclassmen PNM's GPA is to look at what the Panhellenic average was last semester. On most campuses this is published somewhere (often on a Greek Life website) or you could call the Panhellenic office. Many campuses also publish individual chapter GPA's.

Found it! That was SO helpful!