University of Kentucky Fall 2012 Recruitment - Page 5

UKMOM14 · #1 08-15-2012, 08:22 AM

The dreaded waiting game...this is not one of my better traits

I'm glad the girls get to sleep in a little longer this morning but it's killing me waiting to see what her party schedule looks like for today!!! Good luck to all the girls and mom's!

MaggieXi · #2 08-15-2012, 08:29 AM

Please don't pay any attention to "the site that shall not be named" - delete it from your browser. Any site that "ranks" organizations by allowing randoms on the internet to write hateful things is not reliable and is baseless. If you want to learn more about each organization that your daughter has been invited back to, take a look at their national websites, their chapter websites and if they have alumni websites for your area - check those out too.

UKMOM14 · #3 08-15-2012, 09:39 AM

Just heard from my daughter and she said the list comes out at 12!!!! Guess it's going to be a LONG morning for this mama!

nervousmom · #4 08-15-2012, 09:41 AM

You are all right. It is a very ridiculous site but when you sift through all the garbage and self ranking, there are a few tidbits of information. Greek chat has been by far the most helpful to me. I had no idea about sororities since I was not in one. Greek chat has let me help my daughter prepare for recruitment without giving her any ideas on what sorority to choose. My daughter has always been very independent and will make her own decisions. The only reason that I mentioned about different houses was to let others know not to decide based on what others say. Just like my daughter you need to form your own opinion.

DeltaBetaBaby · #5 08-15-2012, 10:13 AM

I also want to point out that two of the groups that take a lot of heat on that other site are the groups that are newest to campus. That means they are working to establish themselves, and have a ton of national and alumnae support as they work to do so, i.e. they are on their way up, not down.

I know sometimes people legitimately don't want to join a group that is constantly struggling (where they are being rushed three-on-one or clearly disorganized or whatever), but that really isn't the case with any group at UK. Every group is fairly equal in size, all have chapter houses, and all will offer similar experiences to their members.

nervousmom · #6 08-15-2012, 12:47 PM

I just heard from my daughter and she was cut from her 1st and 3rd choice. She still has her 2nd, 4th and 5th. She is very happy and not the least bit disappointed. I really think her second choice has been her first choice all along but she kept putting the other one first because it was the sorority you are supposed to want in. It was the one all her friends want in and I think she wanted to be with them.
I am so glad that she is dealing with this so well and is having a great time.
Good luck to all the other girls and I cant wait to hear from the other moms.

UKCATFAN · #7 08-15-2012, 12:44 PM

I just heard from DD. She is in a much better mood today. She was invited back to both houses. She is going to both parties and will decide after that what she wants to do. I've gotten great advice on here and really appreciate all of the help and kind words! This is a great site and I'm so glad I ran across it when I did. Good luck to all of the girls!

UKMOM14 · #8 08-15-2012, 12:54 PM

Okay I'm freaking out over here...still have not heard from my daughter. I am hoping that is a good sign :/ I'm glad to hear the other girls are happy with their preference schedule!

I'll post again when I hear from mine and boy do I hope it's soon!

UKCATFAN · #9 08-15-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by UKMOM14

Okay I'm freaking out over here...still have not heard from my daughter. I am hoping that is a good sign :/ I'm glad to hear the other girls are happy with their preference schedule!

I'll post again when I hear from mine and boy do I hope it's soon!

UKMOM14, I have found that texting works the best... Try ALL CAPS TOO! It seems more demanding somehow...

Ladybugmom · #10 08-15-2012, 01:25 PM

^^^Ha ha..sooo true! Good luck to everyone today and hang in there moms, it's almost over!

etadrisophila · #11 08-15-2012, 01:07 PM

Moms- hang in there. You are wonderful support people for your daughters. GC is a wonderful support for you!!!!
Keep us posted when you can.

ZTA1550 · #12 08-15-2012, 01:20 PM

UKMOM14, nervousmom and UKCATFAN: We are all cheering for your daughters -- and for YOU!

It will all work out for your girls. Please keep us posted! We are so thrilled for all of you!

ZTA1550 · #13 08-15-2012, 01:29 PM

I don't want to leave this chat but I have to get my nails done! LOL!

UKMOM14 · #14 08-15-2012, 01:40 PM

Thanks Ladies...still haven't heard anything but I did try the text with ALL CAPS

So hopefully if she's not answering because she's at a house then she will after.

I'll keep you updated.

nervousmom · #15 08-15-2012, 01:43 PM

I just spoke with my daughter and she had a break the first round. She goes to her first house at 2:00. She sent me a picture of her and she is wearing a casual sundress which really freaks me out. She has a ton of nice dresses. How bad will this affect her or am I just being paranoid?