I think I want to rush?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by chick77

I originally posted without expecting this thread to become a venting place for everyone who probably shouldn't have read it to begin with. If you don't like it, I understand, but posting about how you "hate people like me" doesn't get any of us anywhere. I wanted an honest response about my chances, so thanks for those of you who have posted something informative for me and others who are in my position.

I'd like to think I have been quite informative.

UGA recruitment is quite competitive and it's a tough environment for a junior who may not have relationships with any current sorority women, recommendations, etc. It just is.

If you're prepared for that, then go for it. At least you know what you're up against.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

I know I should get out of here and let the sorority girls take care of it, but I just want to say something. I am getting really sick of all the PNMs coming in and I'm blah blah blah at blah U and want to rush, what are my chances. IF you want to do it, do it and don't worry about your chances. If you want to have a guarrentee that you will get a bid, you won't. Even a beautiful, MENSA level intellect who has an amazing resume is not guarenteed a bid. If you want to join a sorority or hell a fraternity for that matter, just go for it. IMO it's better to try and not get a bid then to never have tried and regret it for the rest of your life.

/rant

First off I would like to say most of the people who have posted here are sorority woman. The two fraternity men that did gave the same piece of advise. Just go for it, because it won't hurt you. And since I have a feeling you were referring to me, I will say this. I would say the same to anybody, male or female who wants to know their chances to get a bid. I myself rushed three times before getting a bid to the place I now consider my second family. If somebody told me, "oh your a junior and wouldn't have a good chance." and I listened, I wouldn't be proud to wear the Garnet and Gold of Psi Upsilon, and know that I am part of something much bigger then myself.

PS I read all the thread on this site for a simple reason. I like to learn, especially about greek life. I have learned more on this site about sorority recruitment here then my years at school. And also if I shouldn't be in the thread, then why isn't that prevented. Trust me in that it's not difficult to create user groups to hide forums from certain groups of members.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by chick77

I originally posted without expecting this thread to become a venting place for everyone who probably shouldn't have read it to begin with. If you don't like it, I understand, but posting about how you "hate people like me" doesn't get any of us anywhere. I wanted an honest response about my chances, so thanks for those of you who have posted something informative for me and others who are in my position.

but that's the thing, we HAVE BEEN posting "something informative" for people in "your position." "Your position," however, has become everyone's "position," and its hardly unique.

So I can agree, this was a semi-productive thread, and it's on your part because you couldve taken the time to read what's already there. That wouldve given you the "honest response" you were looking for.

(and sidenote: i feel like i need to add the "i just wanted an honest response" to the GC newbie poster checklist." all in favor?)

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

First off I would like to say most of the people who have posted here are sorority woman. The two fraternity men that did gave the same piece of advise. Just go for it, because it won't hurt you. And since I have a feeling you were referring to me, I will say this. I would say the same to anybody, male or female who wants to know their chances to get a bid. I myself rushed three times before getting a bid to the place I now consider my second family. If somebody told me, "oh your a junior and wouldn't have a good chance." and I listened, I wouldn't be proud to wear the Garnet and Gold of Psi Upsilon, and know that I am part of something much bigger then myself.

Something to point out:

You're a guy and not a girl rushing at UGA. Fraternity recruitment at your school and sorority recruitment at UGA are like apples and pumpkins, two different situations.

It's a tough environment and rushing three times there is unlikely to yield a favorable result.

There's alot more preparation that goes into going through sorority recruitment at an SEC school, moreso than fraternity recruitment at your school. It's one of those things that's really hard to just do because you typically have had to have been working all summer to get recs and such.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by tld221

(and sidenote: i feel like i need to add the "i just wanted an honest response" to the GC newbie poster checklist." all in favor?)

Aye!

Hey, is "I already read all the other threads but my situation is totally UnIqUe!!Eleven!!!!" on that checklist?

[chick77]

Originally Posted by agzg

Aye!

Hey, is "I already read all the other threads but my situation is totally UnIqUe!!Eleven!!!!" on that checklist?

wow, you guys need to get a life. Look, I posted a "greek" question on a "greek chat" forum. All of the recent posts questioning chances for getting bids were about people who are married, or freshmen who are 19, etc. None that apply to me. Maybe threads from days/weeks ago were similar to mine, but sorry, I don't really care to search that far back when I can simply create a new post! If I had known posting such a thing (God forbid) would've created such a backlash, I wouldn't have posted it. So, I apologize to all that I have irked, but seriously, if you don't have anything informative to say, why post?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by chick77

wow, you guys need to get a life.

LOL. I was waiting for this post.

Look, chick77, UGA is a competitive school. Being a junior will likely hurt your chances. You'll never know unless you try, though. You won't get a response like "You have a 32.45% chance of getting a bid!"

No need to get all defensive. Keep it moving.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by chick77

wow, you guys need to get a life. Look, I posted a "greek" question on a "greek chat" forum. All of the recent posts questioning chances for getting bids were about people who are married, or freshmen who are 19, etc. None that apply to me. Maybe threads from days/weeks ago were similar to mine, but sorry, I don't really care to search that far back when I can simply create a new post! If I had known posting such a thing (God forbid) would've created such a backlash, I wouldn't have posted it. So, I apologize to all that I have irked, but seriously, if you don't have anything informative to say, why post?

If you read the "Top Newbie Questions" thread, the first thing it says is to do a search. There is actually quite a bit written here that's current about UGA recruitment for upperclassmen (sophs and juniors). The recruitment culture at UGA hasn't changed since 2008 (time when other posts were made).

Bottom line: if you think you want to rush, by all means do it. You'll have a tough time getting a bid.

But even if you don't, you'll meet some new people.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by chick77

wow, you guys need to get a life. Look, I posted a "greek" question on a "greek chat" forum. All of the recent posts questioning chances for getting bids were about people who are married, or freshmen who are 19, etc. None that apply to me. Maybe threads from days/weeks ago were similar to mine, but sorry, I don't really care to search that far back when I can simply create a new post! If I had known posting such a thing (God forbid) would've created such a backlash, I wouldn't have posted it. So, I apologize to all that I have irked, but seriously, if you don't have anything informative to say, why post?

Just an FYI -- There's a search function to help you look through older threads. If you use it, there's a good chance that you can an answer to your question, whatever it may be. That's not to say people aren't allowed to ask questions, but many answers are already out there.

[chick77]

Originally Posted by agzg

Aye!

Hey, is "I already read all the other threads but my situation is totally UnIqUe!!Eleven!!!!" on that checklist?

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

If you read the "Top Newbie Questions" thread, the first thing it says is to do a search. There is actually quite a bit written here that's current about UGA recruitment for upperclassmen (sophs and juniors). The recruitment culture at UGA hasn't changed since 2008 (time when other posts were made).

Bottom line: if you think you want to rush, by all means do it. You'll have a tough time getting a bid.

But even if you don't, you'll meet some new people.

Thanks for the help; I'll be sure to look at that. I do want to rush, and probably will.

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Something to point out:

You're a guy and not a girl rushing at UGA. Fraternity recruitment at your school and sorority recruitment at UGA are like apples and pumpkins, two different situations.

It's a tough environment and rushing three times there is unlikely to yield a favorable result.

There's alot more preparation that goes into going through sorority recruitment at an SEC school, moreso than fraternity recruitment at your school. It's one of those things that's really hard to just do because you typically have had to have been working all summer to get recs and such.

But still, the 'it never hurts to go for it' advice still applies. Whether someone gets a bid or not at any school, you meet a bunch of new people and have a great time while doing it!

Yeah?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

all for free!

Yeah?

Not for free. IIRC, at some schools, PNMs pay a (mostly insignificant) amount to go through recruitment. Not to mention buying new clothes/shoes for the rounds.

ETA: Registering for recruitment (which, by the way a PNM only has until Saturday to register AT ALL for recruitment at UGA) is $160 at UGA.

[BlueCarnation]

Do you know other girls at school who are in sororities or have rushed? It may be too late to talk to girls who are in houses due to rush rules (I'm not familiar with UGA's rules), but if you know other girls there who have gone through the process, they may be helpful too.

Remember, this website has many helpful posts, but it represents only a very small percentage of us greek members out there. It may help to talk to a real live person as well. Good luck!

[agzg]

FWIW, you can get information about recruitment at UGA here.

PNMs can no longer talk to members of sororities after Saturday.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

But still, the 'it never hurts to go for it' advice still applies. Whether someone gets a bid or not at any school, you meet a bunch of new people and have a great time while doing it; all for free!

Yeah?

Sorority recruitment at UGA is NOT FREE. I'm pretty sure registration at UGA is about $150 (covers the cost of moving into the dorms early for recruitment).

Come to think of it, it's not free at MOST schools. It typically is going to cost you something (because it is free for Panhellenis to put it together and run it). The fee at my school was about $30-ish.

I know you're trying to be helpful here, but sorority recruitment is not the same as fraternity recruitment.

I wouldn't want a PNM to read this and mistakenly think it was free.