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How do sororities choose their members?

The voting process for the sororities can vary depending on the campus and the sorority. Two main methods usually take place: Chapter Vote: A chapter vote is when everyone in the sorority has a say in potential new members. Your name will come up, and everyone will vote on whether or not to invite you back.
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How do sororities pick who they want?

The rounds of sorority recruitment typically operate on a mutual selection process. The PNMs have to choose what sororities they would like to visit for future rush events and sororities choose what PNMs they would like to see continue in the recruitment process.
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How do girls get picked for sororities?

Each sorority is different, and each college has a different view on sororities. Most sororities look at grades first. The most outgoing beautiful girl coming through recruitment will be placed at the bottom of the list if her grades are really bad. Some have a cut off of 3.0 before even considering them.
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How do you get picked to be in a sorority?

Recruitment is the process that involves potential members meeting all the sororities on their campus and connecting with them. This is where you will get to ask questions and learn more about what it means to be a sorority woman. Recruitment is also where you decide which sorority is right for you.
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Who decides who joins a sorority?

Once the activities are over, the sorority sisters will discuss and vote on which applicants they'd like to offer a spot. Then, these applicants are offered a formal bid and they are asked to join the sorority.
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Do sororities choose based on looks?

Stereotypically, sorority rush and sorority culture place great emphasis on beauty ideals. Some sororities use physical appearance to decide whether someone qualifies for membership due to sorority members having a short window to meet and converse with potential new members.
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Does everyone get picked for a sorority?

The reality is not everyone who goes through recruitment finds a match, but every effort is made to provide opportunities for involvement to any young woman who is interested in the sorority experience. Have questions about what a bid is? Visit sorority terminology to learn more. How can I prepare for recruitment?
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What should you not do during sorority rush?

Don't: Party During Recruitment

Don't do something you may regret later because of peer pressure to go out. There are strict rules against partying during sorority rush and these rules are taken very seriously. Even the girls in Panhellenic can't go out, so you all have something in common that week.
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How do you impress sororities in rush?

Ask Plenty of Questions

Not only will this give you better insight into potential organizations, but also, it will allow you to make a positive impression on current members. When you engage and ask questions, you're showing that you have a genuine interest in the organization.
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What is a dirty rush?

Dirty Rushing – When one organization will attempt to influence a potential new member through gifts, bad mouthing other organizations, etc.
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Why did so many sororities drop me?

In some cases, a high drop rate can occur when there are more women participating in recruitment than there are spots available in the sororities. This can result in some women being dropped or not receiving an invitation to join a sorority.
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How likely am I to get into a sorority?

The number of invitations differs from sorority to sorority. If most potential new members vote to keep a sorority, they are required to drop more potential new members. This percentage can be as high as 70%. That means a sorority may only invite back 30% of ALL potential new members.
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Can any girl join a sorority?

It is a common misconception that only a certain type of woman can join a sorority. The NPC sorority experience is for all women who choose to join.
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What are the top 2 sororities?

Here are the country's leading sororities that are best known for their contributions to their colleges and universities, and the society: Delta Sigma Theta. Kappa Alpha Theta. Alpha Kappa Alpha.
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Are sororities really worth it?

There are many advantages when it comes to joining a fraternity or sorority. Greek life is a great way to meet new people, gain leadership skills, and build lasting connections — and then there's also all the parties and events you'll be attending.
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Are you guaranteed to get into a sorority if you rush?

It depends on the school. Panhellenic Councils that have set up a guaranteed bid will be your best bet. If a PNM/potential new member attends every party to which she has an invitation, then she will get a bid, although It may not be her first or second choice,.
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What do sororities want to hear?

Be open about what led you to rush and why you're interested in being a part of a sorority. There are so many routes you can take with this question. Share how you see the sorority helping you grow as a person and allowing you to give back in a meaningful way (philanthropy).
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How do I look good at sororities?

TIPS FOR OUTFITS FOR SORORITY RECRUITMENT
  1. Wear what you are most confident in.
  2. Wear something that allows the members to remember you -- a color, jewelry, shoes, etc.
  3. Make sure your shoes are broken in -- you do not want to get blisters, trust me it's terrible!
  4. Pick out all your outfits before sorority recruitment starts.
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What not to talk about during rush?

What NOT to say as a PNM
  • My mom is making me go through recruitment. ...
  • Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. ...
  • Name-dropping. ...
  • I don't plan to stay in this chapter through graduation. ...
  • I already know which chapter I belong in. ...
  • Money, money, money. ...
  • She has a mouth like a sailor. ...
  • Personal Problems.
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What I wish I knew before joining a sorority?

What I Wish I Knew Before I Joined a Sorority
  • Come in With an Open Mind. ...
  • It's OK to Not Love Every Chapter You Go To. ...
  • It's a Time Commitment. ...
  • You Get Out What You Put In. ...
  • It's OK to Not Be Friends With Every One of Your Sisters. ...
  • Finding a Sorority That Fits Your Values Is a Key to Success.
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What are the 5 B's in sorority?

"Avoid bringing up the five 'B Words': Boys, Ballots, Booze, Beliefs, and Bucks."
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Do sororities look at your social media?

Social media has a significant impact on sorority recruitment processes. It has transformed the way sororities connect with potential new members, showcase their values and activities, and facilitate the recruitment experience.
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Is it easy to leave a sorority?

If you do decide to leave, be prepared for a lengthy process that could take a bit of time. “Leaving is very specific to each organization,” says Johnson. Work with sorority leadership, your house mom or your school's Greek Council to find out exactly how to disaffiliate.
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Can you be shy and join a sorority?

Of course you can. Becoming a member of either a fraternity (for men) or a sorority (for women) is a process of getting to meet the current undergraduate members and their getting to meet you. This usually is an in-depth process over some weeks, not merely a surface presentation.
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What not to wear to sorority recruitment?

Heed my advice about what NOT to wear: Anything too short, too tight, or too revealing. You want to send a positive message to these girls. If you would wear the outfit to a nightclub, then do not wear it to sorority rush. The best advice I can give is to be yourself!
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