Worried about GPA

texasnewbie · #1 08-13-2013, 01:36 AM

I am going to be a junior this fall at Texas State and I can't decide yet if I want to rush or not based on my current GPA. I know in the south it is a lot tougher to get into sororities, but from everything I have heard about my school's chapters it does not sound as hard as other bigger name schools like UT and Baylor who dismiss you unless you have a 3.0. I currently have a 2.7, am involved in volunteer activities, and play club sport... Do I have a chance or will I be getting my hopes up for nothing?

Hartofsec · #2 08-13-2013, 10:06 AM

I don't know a thing about recruitment on your campus, but here are some similar threads with links and advice:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=124301

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=134552

Now that you have acknowledged the potential challenges your class standing and GPA might pose, just focus on the aspects you can control (like recs, for example, from people who can highlight your strengths), and then move forward with no regrets.

The only outcome anyone can predict with certainty: The only way you will never be Greek for certain is never to try.

Good luck to you!

texasnewbie · #3 08-13-2013, 11:42 AM

I am aware of needing to focus on other areas. Few months back I had talked with a random girl in a sorority and she said that none of the chapters at my school even really care about rec letters. Granted I know that doesn't mean forget all about them. I just want to know if they don't really focus on rec letters, then how can I really put myself out there as someone they should recruit.

And another thing, I'm not from the south and back home there is no alumnae association to help me get letters, nor do recommendation letters even matter in recruitment up north. I know a couple girls who could help me get letters but the chapters up from around my home are different from the chapters at my college. I am used to a whole different ball game, and really am stuck on what to do.

thetalady · #4 08-13-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by texasnewbie

I am aware of needing to focus on other areas. Few months back I had talked with a random girl in a sorority and she said that none of the chapters at my school even really care about rec letters. Granted I know that doesn't mean forget all about them. I just want to know if they don't really focus on rec letters, then how can I really put myself out there as someone they should recruit.

And another thing, I'm not from the south and back home there is no alumnae association to help me get letters, nor do recommendation letters even matter in recruitment up north. I know a couple girls who could help me get letters but the chapters up from around my home are different from the chapters at my college. I am used to a whole different ball game, and really am stuck on what to do.

Seriously? You know NO women who went to college and might have been in a sorority? You know no girls that were a year or two ahead of you in high school who might be able to help you now?

There are dozens of threads in the Recruitment section that explain how to find recommendations. There are many, many ways to find sorority women who might help you. It takes work.

How do you "put yourself out there as someone they should recruit"? Go through rush, polish your conversation skills, present yourself well and focus on your positive attributes and experience.

You only have 3 more days to decide...

texasnewbie · #5 08-13-2013, 02:11 PM

I know I only have a few more days, I was waiting to make the decision until after I got back grades and updated GPA from my summer courses. I know well over 20 ladies whom I have asked for recommendation letters but as I stated before, they are all in the same sorority or other ones not at my school.
All I am really worried about is my GPA, if it is good enough or not. I mostly have the recommendation letter situation under control and that is not my main concern.

azureblue · #6 08-13-2013, 02:22 PM

There is no black and white answer that anyone can give you. When chapters look at PNM's, most are interested in women who have done well in the classroom. Scholarship is an important aspect of the sorority experience.

I don't know about your campus, but on those that I am familiar with, women with lower GPA's generally have fewer options. The Texas State Recruitment book says that grade requirements vary chapter to chapter.

http://pc.dos.txstate.edu/how-to-joi...t-booklet.html

Good luck!

Hartofsec · #7 08-13-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by texasnewbie

I am aware of needing to focus on other areas. Few months back I had talked with a random girl in a sorority and she said that none of the chapters at my school even really care about rec letters. Granted I know that doesn't mean forget all about them. I just want to know if they don't really focus on rec letters, then how can I really put myself out there as someone they should recruit.

And another thing, I'm not from the south and back home there is no alumnae association to help me get letters, nor do recommendation letters even matter in recruitment up north. I know a couple girls who could help me get letters but the chapters up from around my home are different from the chapters at my college. I am used to a whole different ball game, and really am stuck on what to do.

Well, since you are a rising junior, this may be your last opportunity to join a sorority.

So if this is something you really want to do, you have two options (the fundamental bottom line):

1. Do not participate in recruitment, and forego any chance of joining a sorority.

2. Participate in recruitment, and have some chance of joining a sorority.

Good luck to you whatever you decide.