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Well, here are a few insider tips for the rushees that I wish I had known:
1. Never say do anything in front of a Rho Chi that you would not do at a party. RC's are supposed to disaffiliate, but in many cases they do NOT. If you say or do something that offends her, the chapter WILL find out. The same goes for Panhellenic officers.
2. It is okay to ask about the social calendar, but DO NOT mention a specific fraternity that you are like or dislike. The exception is if you refer to a father being Greek, or a brother being Greek on a different campus. Different chapters have diffent relations with fraternities, and you don't want to gush over a frat they hate. You also don't want the sisters to go to a frat that you have friends in and press them for information, because you never know what the guys will say.
3. If you are interested in leadership positions, SAY SO. Chapters like to hear that women are excited to get involved. The same goes for living in the chapter house. If the chapter has a house to fill, they want girls to live there.
4. When asked what you did over the summer, talk about something other than your part-time job. Chapters are looking for women who can make a financial commitment, and, unfortunatley, part-time jobs may sound as though you can not. If you went on any sort of vacation, that is a much better topic, even if it was one week and your job was three months.
5. Be sure to mention all your awards, honors societies, clubs, activities, and volunteer work. These are things the chapter is looking for.
6. If you are a sophomore, don't be afraid to admit that you are on the five-year plan. If you changed your major, this is perfectly acceptable (remember that we know your GPA anyway). This means you have four more years, so it will put you on the same level as freshmen.
Let me just say that I do not agree with all the politics involved, but unfortunately they are true. I can't help that some Rho Chi's are dishonest or that some chapters look for money, I am just trying to help the rushees avoid problems.
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