Too old to join a sorority?

[mac92]

I'm planning on transferring to University of South Carolina fall of 2012, I will be a sophomore but I will be 21 and I was wondering if that would be considered too old to rush? Please help!

[DubaiSis]

You'll only know if you try. I didn't notice an upper classmen quota in their numbers from the NPC Recruitment thread so your grade may be at least as much of a hindrance as your age. On the other hand, if you have the grades, the recs, the connections, the personality and social skills, you might have no trouble at all.

One important question you want to ask yourself though is if you'll feel comfortable hanging out with 18 year old girls (at least initially most of your contact will be with your pledge sisters) and you will be subject to rules that may seem stupid or unfair being that you are of legal age and have probably been making decisions for yourself for awhile. That's not to say you wouldn't feel comfortable, but you should think about being in a room with 100+ screaming mostly 18 year old freshmen. And be able to answer this question during rush.

Good luck and let us know how it goes! They certainly are having whopper rushes lately.

[mac92]

I really don't think that being around the younger girls will bother me, I get along with everyone for the most part. I've wanted to join a sorority for as long as I can remember, and I know my chances are lowered the older I am. I hope everything works out, I'm super excited for rush!!

I'll definitely let you know how it goes!

[jenidallas]

Definitely read up on South Carolina recruitment (and SEC recruitment in general) - it is competitive but doing all the right things (like lining up recs) will help you have your best shot possible.

There will be a new chapter colonizing in 2012 (Alpha Gamma Delta) and that may be another opportunity to keep in mind as colonizing chapters typically are interested in talking to girls from all classes.

[DubaiSis]

The colony would be an excellent opportunity but do keep in mind that it can be at least as competitive as normal rush so don't consider it your fallback position. It's kind of a tricky balance because AGD won't be interested taking the leftovers, but also colony recruitment generally happens AFTER formal rush. You can't back up to formal rush if the colony doesn't turn out well for you, but you will likely be forced to make a decision during rush whether you want to accept what you've been offered or drop out and wait for the colony. And no, NOBODY can or will tell you what to do. This is one of those grown up decisions that nobody wants to make. You'll have to decide that for yourself. Good luck!

[bluerockstar91]

I'm currently a junior at the University of North Dakota and am planning to do spring rush this year. I really wanna get in but am also nervous that my age might be a dealbreaker...

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by bluerockstar91

I'm currently a junior at the University of North Dakota and am planning to do spring rush this year. I really wanna get in but am also nervous that my age might be a dealbreaker...

It's not like you can do anything about it so don't worry about it. If you don't try, you won't get a bid. Be prepared for cuts and be open to any opportunities. Good luck.

[bluerockstar91]

Thank you!

[kbelle]

I'm a Kappa at South Carolina, and I'm 20 (turning 21 in January!), my twin is 20 (turning 21 Friday!) and there is another girl in our pledge class (Fall 11) who is 22 and a sophomore. It's possible to get in to a sorority at your age, but it may not be your first choice or the top sorority, and you should still prepare for recruitment, getting recommendations, researching what you really want in a sorority, keeping your internet footprint clean, and everything else they tell the PNMs. South Carolina, for upperclassmen, wasn't as competitive as it was for freshman, since you are competing with other upperclassmen instead of with the freshman, which there are a LOT more of. If you want more advice on SC, feel free to PM me.

[Kappakeys]

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