Scared about rushing as a sophomore for competitive recruitment HELP!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

There are I think 4 or 5 sororities that have a 2.75-2.8 minimum, but I heard (and saw from above) that they will still cut me even though I am above that. I still have to get a rec for one of them (that I really would like to be in if I am limited to 4 or 5!) and am desperately scrambling to do so. Hopefully, one will take me despite me being a "risk".

I heard that sometimes sororities make exceptions to the GPA rule and would just put that new member on academic probation. Is this a rumor, or is there any merit to that statement?

There is no chance of me taking a class at this late date, I tried registering for one earlier in the summer but they were all full.

I'm worried that I should not even try to rush at this point and try to go through in the spring, I'm getting very discouraged. Also I feel that I won't get to show my true personality to any of them since my grades are the only thing in my way! Its just a bummer...this means everything to me.

Not saying that it would never happen, but I always advise PNMs not to bank on a chapter making an exception and taking them if they are below that chapter's min. GPA.

If this is a competitive school, the likelihood of this happening is probably low.

[hottytoddy]

Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

True, very true.

Ok thanks hottytoddy, that makes me feel a bit better. I still really want to go through rush (not to mention, I have the perfect outfit for the first round!) so I'm going to ignore what my mother and everyone else says and just DO IT! haha :]

Btw, my high school gpa was a 3.77. My college is a 2.88 but I decided to stick to my morals and not round up

It wouldn't do you any good to round up anyway. They will all require a transcript. Along with your recs, send your high school transcrips and your college transcript, a photo of yourself and an activities resume. I know this may sound over the top, but it is pretty much the standard for SEC schools.

[FleurGirl]

Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

True, very true.

Ok thanks hottytoddy, that makes me feel a bit better. I still really want to go through rush (not to mention, I have the perfect outfit for the first round!) so I'm going to ignore what my mother and everyone else says and just DO IT! haha :]

Btw, my high school gpa was a 3.77. My college is a 2.88 but I decided to stick to my morals and not round up

So long as you go in knowing that your GPA will most likely be an issue, there's no reason not to rush. I've said it a thousand times, but I'll say it again: worst case scenario, you don't get a bid, but you meet some new girls and make some new friends.
While it is quite possible that you'll get cut hard early, there may be a few chapters willing to look past some bad grades. Just remember that it's most likely not a personal reason if you do get cut hard early on. Keep smiling and enjoy the experience! Good luck!

[hottytoddy]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Not saying that it would never happen, but I always advise PNMs not to bank on a chapter making an exception and taking them if they are below that chapter's min. GPA.

If this is a competitive school, the likelihood of this happening is probably low.

Yes, you're right. Most all of the chapters will not make exceptions for grades. But if I understnd correctly, there are 4 or 5 that only require a 2.8. Her 2.9 GPA is well within the requirements of those houses. The ones that require a 3.0 will almost definitely not make an exception. If she is a legacy(sister, mother, grandmother) the grade requirement might be slightly lower.

[UFgatorLove]

I know last year in my chapter, which has a minimum GPA requirement just a tad below a 3.0, all girls deemed to be an "academic risk" were cut just before Preference round. Sadly, I believe most chapters at competitive schools will be able to also exercise such an option due to the larger pool of PNMs. But, we also did look at if it was high school gpa vs transfer gpa in many cases. I'm not saying the doors are shut to you in any way, just make sure you lat yourself shine past the gpa issue - if it ends up being one.

[ExcitedPNM]

Thanks everyone! Next time I post will be my recruitment story, so sit tight and I'll post it up live in a month or two (i finally figured out how to do proper smiley faces haha) (and Im not giving a specific timeframe just in case )

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by ExcitedPNM

I heard that sometimes sororities make exceptions to the GPA rule and would just put that new member on academic probation. Is this a rumor, or is there any merit to that statement?

No. Maybe at a less competitive school. Maybe at a chapter where a pnm is already known and loved by all the members. But not in a situation where you're an unknown transfer at an sec school. Also, just because you meet a minimum gpa doesn't mean you'll automatically pass through to the second round.

Seriously. You just need to relax about this. There's nothing you can do about it or hope for. Just go through recruitment and concentrate on being yourself.

I'm trying not to be a Debbie Downer about it, but this is a situation that's very cut and dry.

[agzg]

Right. Just chill about the GPA thing because you can't change it at this moment.

At least you know one thing you need to improve upon during the coming semesters - bid or no bid. You can focus on your GPA when there's actually something you can DO about it.

[gee_ess]

I'm still wondering if some of the chapters at her school will have different gpa minimums for college students vs incoming freshmen. It does happen at some chapters. This may be a loophole for her...but I do not know specifically.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I'm still wondering if some of the chapters at her school will have different gpa minimums for college students vs incoming freshmen. It does happen at some chapters. This may be a loophole for her...but I do not know specifically.

Again, I don't want to tread into ms territory, but a low college gpa for transfers and current students is actually a red flag for a future grade risk by the chapters at competitive schools I am familiar with. You've proven that you've had grade trouble without the additional responsibilities of Greek life.

I really wouldn't want to give her, or anyone else in her position, the hope that there might be some "secret" other minimum gpa that could apply to her circumstances. This is the sec we're talking about, not a non-competitive school where there may be more factors that can come into play. For every Lucy Lowgpa, there are hundreds of Tiffany Threepointnines to chose from.

If things turn out differently, then that would be a great surprise for her. But I think it's prudent to be prepared for the worst.

[agzg]

At my non-competitive, dirty and disgusting deferred recruitment school (ptew ptew), I don't think I ever once saw any grade exceptions made.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by agzg

At my non-competitive, dirty and disgusting deferred recruitment school (ptew ptew), I don't think I ever once saw any grade exceptions made.

Ewwwww! Did you do COR too? Get into the kitchen NOW!

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

Ewwwww! Did you do COR too? Get into the kitchen NOW!

Open bids are people too.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by agzg

Open bids are people too.

Yes, they're people ...... they're kitchen people! Someone has to make the punch and wash the glasses!

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

Yes, they're people ...... they're kitchen people! Someone has to make the punch and wash the glasses!

You let your open bids touch the punch?