Have some fire: Live recruitment thread!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by bellefille

I would love to be able to write in a format like hers, naming all the sororities and where I attend school, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to now that I've given "code names" and described each sorority. If you GC'ers would rather read it formatted like that, I'm sure I could figure out a way to do it. I definitely enjoyed reading her thread over threads like mine, but like I said, I'm not sure if I would be able to go about it like that due to the fact I've described houses.

This is totally up to you. Don't do what you think would entertain us. Do what you're comfortable with.

[Blue Skies]

Originally Posted by bellefille

@Blue Skies: I read through CurlyGirly's thread and it was definitely exciting, I loved that it was over 8 years old and people were still coming back to catch up with her.

I would love to be able to write in a format like hers, naming all the sororities and where I attend school, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to now that I've given "code names" and described each sorority. If you GC'ers would rather read it formatted like that, I'm sure I could figure out a way to do it. I definitely enjoyed reading her thread over threads like mine, but like I said, I'm not sure if I would be able to go about it like that due to the fact I've described houses.

By all means, stick with the code names. You're doing fine. I just wanted you to have a look at that thread. Enjoy your recruitment!

[Musicwalksuhome]

I was a chemistry major so I love the code names! You seem to be going in with an open mind and I hope you find a chapter to call home!

[bellefille]

Hey everyone! I just thought I'd let everyone know how the days go at my school.
Recruitment is six days, here's how they go!

Day 1: Information session, get a general feel for each house, no cuts.
Day 2: Recruitment orientation, meet our Rho Gams and our groups, no cuts.
Day 3: Meet the Greeks, meet all 14 more personally in one central location, rank your top 10.
Day 4: House rounds, visit up to ten houses, rank top 6.
Day 5: Philanthropy round, go to up to six houses, learn more about philantrhopy, rank top 3.
Day 6: Pref round, visit top three hours for one hour and learn about what makes their sorority special, rank top three houses.
Day 7: Bid Day! Learn what sorority you are going to be a sister of.

I'm not sure if this is the same/different compared to other schools, but I thought I'd clear that up for everyone. I hope all of you have a great new years and a happy and healthy 2010!

[bellefille]

Obviously, I've stated where I go to school. As I said, you guys can try to figure out what house is which, but you never will .

I don't know too much about any house. Through basic research, I do have ones I like more than others based on shallow things like colors and jewels but I know to go in with an open mind.

From what I've read about greek life, total for all houses is 100. Therefore, quota isn't based on number of girls going through recruitment/total number houses but rather how many open spots each house has to fill up to 100. If I am incorrect on this, please let me know. That's what I've gathered from my research.

I know a few girls from a couple houses, all have been very genuine and sweet. There has been one girl that I met that was bashing other houses but I know better than to judge a house based on one girl.

I hope to find a house that has very similar values to mine. I'm in college to get an education, not to party everynight, but going out is still something I do some weekends. I want a house very into their philanthropy and enjoys helping others because that's what I enjoy doing with my time. Overall, I hope to find a house that is filled with women that I can call my sisters.

I hope everyone had a great New Years day. I know I was smelling the roses. Go Bucks!

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by bellefille

From what I've read about greek life, total for all houses is 100. Therefore, quota isn't based on number of girls going through recruitment/total number houses but rather how many open spots each house has to fill up to 100. If I am incorrect on this, please let me know. That's what I've gathered from my research.

I hope to find a house that has very similar values to mine. I'm in college to get an education, not to party everynight, but going out is still something I do some weekends. I want a house very into their philanthropy and enjoys helping others because that's what I enjoy doing with my time. Overall, I hope to find a house that is filled with women that I can call my sisters.

I hope everyone had a great New Years day. I know I was smelling the roses. Go Bucks!

Quota is typically 25 regardless of the number of girls that go through recruitment. There has been some talk of lowering the number because only a few chapters have been able to hit quota and total. When I was in school, quota was much higher because of the number of PNMs was greater and most chapters hit quota.

Since OSU is not as competitive as other schools, if you maximize your options, you most likely will get a bid. I can tell you that most PNMs have their favorites going before formal. There are great things about every chapter and even if you don't get invited back to your favorite house, wherever you land, you will have friends for life. I recently found that one of my chapter sisters lives two streets away and we still laugh about the same things.

Don't listen to tent talk. I can tell you that the same stereotypes exist today that existed 25 years ago with the same chapters and they are untrue. Every house has girls that party and those that don't, every house has girls that are very studious and others that struggle to make grades, every house has girls that are more involved than others.

Good luck during recruitment and I can't wait to hear the results.


ETA: I knew it was Ohio State only because of the number of chapters and the recruitment schedule and not by the description of the houses or the stereotypes. There was nothing you said that was defamatory or that would have hurt you during recruitment. I was simply excited to read another recruitment story from OSU.

[33girl]

Didn't OSU used to have some sort of thing not allowing them to go over total even if the number of women going through rush and the subsequent quota set would have warranted it? If I'm pulling this out of my butt or confusing it w/ another school please correct me. Obviously if houses can't hit total now it's kind of a moot point.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Didn't OSU used to have some sort of thing not allowing them to go over total even if the number of women going through rush and the subsequent quota set would have warranted it? If I'm pulling this out of my butt or confusing it w/ another school please correct me. Obviously if houses can't hit total now it's kind of a moot point.

Yes, and last I heard that's still the case but I could be wrong.

[ree-Xi]

Well dang, I wish I had a copy of the original in my subscription emails.

[bellefille]

@ree-Xi: I apologize! I realized I like this more open format better and plus I had recieved a few PM's of people trying to "break the code." I hope once recruitment starts, I can still keep you hooked in.

[BuckeyeTriDelta]

Let's go Buckeyes *clap clap clap* O-H!

[Benzgirl]

Continuing the love....I-O

[Benzgirl]

The clip from this document is from 2002. I can't find anything newer:
"I. Phase 1 – Quota


Determined at this time Based on historical data, and what had been happening in the past few years, this team came up with the following:
A. Quota/Cap

Quota would be the number of vacancies to maximum of 25 to Campus Total of 100

I.E. If group ZYW has 70 members before Formal Recruitment, they can take only 25, leaving 5 vacancies for them to COB to Total of 100.

If group ABC has 80 members, then 20 will be their quota as that this would put them at Campus Total of 100.

The goal is to move to a Quota/Total format with 3-5 years once recruitment numbers have stabilized as well as chapters being healthy.
B. Campus Total

At this time, Campus Total will stay at 100
C. Release figures

We will continue using release figures
D. COB

Continuous Open Bidding will be strongly encouraged as Formal recruitment will no longer be able to be relied on to reach Campus Total."

[PhoenixAzul]

Woohoo, a Columbus recruitment thread!

Hello from your neighbors out on the loop .

[bellefille]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes! I know as the days pass by, I'm getting more and more excited about my future endeavors and hopefully finding a sisterhood that I truely belong in. I'm so nervous though too! During break, I went shopping for some clothes for each round which, if i do say so myself, are all adorable

For those that don't know, OSU has 14 sororities that go through formal:
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Alphi Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi