Rush - What to NOT do or say

[richi]

I just want to add as a caution to PNMs please PLEASE do not use profanity, we had a girl ( a legacy no less) who had a huge potty mouth during spring recruitment, needless to say she did not get a bid. If you want to join a classy organization please act classy and do not use distasteful language no matter how "comfortable" you feel it really makes you look unprofessional and immature...two things that are not valued in the Greek community!

[ausoror]

sorry to bring this back but another thing to NEVER tell an active (friend or not) is that you are rushing "just to meet people"

Originally Posted by ausoror

sorry to bring this back but another thing to NEVER tell an active (friend or not) is that you are rushing "just to meet people"

If a PNM ever mentioned to me that she was rushing because she wanted to meet new people, I wouldn't hold it against her.

Adding the "just" is another story.

[ClassynPearls]

When i recruit i am always looking for that one thing that I and the PNM have in common. So be open about your interests and hobbies it really helps the recruiter out!

[LightBulb]

Do make yourself stand out... don't take it overboard!

A PNM from my school learned this the hard way...

Do not wear Shrek ears to formal recruitment.

[SigKapCoug]

Originally Posted by LightBulb

Do make yourself stand out... don't take it overboard!

A PNM from my school learned this the hard way...

Do not wear Shrek ears to formal recruitment.

..... what??

[brwn skn 79]

As a non greek and a hopeful AI, I thank you all for the advice.

Originally Posted by brwn skn 79

As a non greek and a hopeful AI, I thank you all for the advice.

I don't get it.

In your first post, you introduced yourself in the Zeta Phi Beta forum. Now you thank us for the advice in a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with Alumnae Initiation?

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by OTW

I don't get it.

In your first post, you introduced yourself in the Zeta Phi Beta forum. Now you thank us for the advice in a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with Alumnae Initiation?

She may be talking about "rushing" for grad chapter. Still comes off kind of suspect though.

[DMBabyZTA]

Please please please I cannot stress this enough- If you have a problem with a specific group, maybe something was said to make you feel uncomfortable, tell your Gamma Chi (Rho whichever). When I went through I had a *not mentioned* sorority sister ask me how much money my daddy made. And since I went to college in the same town I went to high school she asked what part of town I grew up in. I was so blown away that she had the nerve to say such things. I went straight to my RC.. so if this or something like this happens, don't tell anyone else but your Gamma Chi.

Also, if you have to use the bathroom in the middle of a conversation with a sister, TELL HER. We had a girl pee herself.. not kidding.

And know that we are just as nervous as you are. After all we are going through this process to welcome our new sisters in the end. We have certain routines to go through as well. It is a very stressful, yet exciting time for you and the house's which you are visiting. Relax, breathe, be yourself, and have fun.

another thing... if given the opportunity take advantage of introducing yourself to every sister... making a good, lasting impression is key! (especially if it's the sorority you want to rush)

I hope this helps!! good luck

[phimubabycorn]

avoid the 5 B's

booze, bible, bank, boys, and bitches..

also steer clear of politics

=)

[Phimufrenzy]

Can you tell me if your chapter would cut a legacy after pref night?

[KappaKittyCat]

Originally Posted by Phimufrenzy

Can you tell me if your chapter would cut a legacy after pref night?

Everyone who is invited to preference round is going to be on the bid list somewhere. Where? That's up to the chapter. It's private membership selection info and you won't find it discussed on here.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by Phimufrenzy

When is a girl assured of a bid? Is it automatic after pref night?

At most schools, a bid is not assured even if you attend preference night. That said, most Panhellenics will make every effort to place a woman who attends preference night and does not suicide/single intentional preference night.

Originally Posted by Phimufrenzy

Can you tell me if your chapter would cut a legacy after pref night?

There are no "cuts" on preference night. Just rankings. Every PNM who attends a chapter on preference night will be ranked by that chapter somewhere. The question is whether that PNM will be ranked on the first bid list or farther down the list.

At most NPC sororities that I am aware of, if not all, legacies who attend preference night are automatically placed on the first bid list. I will use the example of Pi Phi, my org, since I know that is the case for us. So if you are a Pi Phi legacy who attends preference night and then ranks Pi Phi #1 on your card, then yes, you will be receiving a bid from Pi Phi, because the chapter is required to place you on the first bid list, and that's an automatic match.

[Lbevans12]

Ok, so if I am rushing at a large SEC school in the south, if they ask me what I do for fun is it ok to say "I like to go out with my friends... "?