How does sorority pref work?

Prospective sorority members usually attend two or three preference parties. These formal parties provides sororities the opportunity to make final decisions about who to invite as new members. Similarly, they also will help you make a decision about the sorority you like best.

What happens on sorority pref day?

At each sorority, you may be greeted by one member who previously talked to you. This round can be the most emotional step of the sorority recruitment process, because it is during preference round that you must decide which sorority you would like to join. The parties are usually serious and subdued.

How does sorority preference round work?

An invitation to preference round means the particular sorority is very interested in extending membership to you. The parties will focus on the core aspects of sorority life, including friendships, sisterhood, and tradition. This will be your last chance to interact with members before final selections are made.

What is the preferential bidding process for sororities?

Rushees submit a "preference card" listing the sororities they would be willing to join, in order of preference. Sororities submit a "bid list" of rushees whom they would be willing to have as members.

What does pref mean in sororities?

Also abbreviated to PNM. Preference – The final socials held by sororities during Recruitment. They are fancier than the previous socials and usually include a ritual that potential new members can participate in. Also known as 'Pref', or 'Final Dinners'.

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Do you get a bid if you make it to pref day?

The sorority you place in the #1 spot is the sorority you want to join. When you vote on both sororities, you are guaranteed a bid to one of the sororities. If you receive your schedule for Pref and you only have one sorority on it, you are guaranteed a bid to that sorority if you vote.

What to expect on preference night?

"Usually the way [Preference Night] works is that a sister in the chapter will preference a PNM, usually someone you've spoken to in the previous rounds," Kwarteng said. "You [will] have a deeper conversation [with them], they'll tell you a little bit more about why they joined their chapter.

What is dirty bidding in a sorority?

A sorority is not allowed to send any gifts or notes that may influence you to join their sorority. Potential New Members aren't allowed to bribe sororities with gifts either! You don't want to be in a sorority that gives you a bid solely based on the fact that you sent them cookies during recruitment, anyway.

What do sororities do on pref night?

Sororities use preference night to share the deeper meaning of their sisterhood and develop a connection with prospective members. You can expect to spend most of your time with one member.

How do sororities pick who they want?

After a sorority meets all the potential new members, they score each potential new member and send over lists to Panhellenic. The lists order each potential new member from best to worst score. Panhellenic takes each sorority's lists and uses Release Figure Methodology[RFM] to create the invitation list for Round 2.

Does everyone get a bid on bid day?

The bid is supposed to be to the sorority that would be the best fit for them, and it will be one they've expressed interest in joining during the recruitment process. Not receiving a bid is also possible, but it is rare, and there are alternative ways to get into a sorority for those who don't receive one.

What happens if a sorority does not meet quota?

If sororities do not reach quota and, or are under chapter total, they can extend bids to potential new members who either: Dropped out of recruitment. Got dropped from all of the sororities. Did not go through sorority recruitment.

What are the stages of sorority recruitment?

Generally, most sororities do recruitment in four rounds: open house, house tours, skit/philanthropy, and preference. Some sororities may only have three rounds if the sorority doesn't have a house.

What color do you wear on Pref Day?

Most chapters require their members to wear white the day of Preference round so wearing white yourself will have you fitting right in!

How many bids does a sorority give out?

In other words, they are eligible to give out 8 bids during the Continuous Open Bidding process, but no more. Some sorority nationals require their chapters to participate in COB if they are under chapter total in order to balance their numbers.

Do you wear white on Pref Day?

Preference Night

This round is your chance to emphasize your interest in the chapter and prove why you would be a great fit while also continuing to connect with your sorority girl. You can never go wrong with a classic white dress or a sassy black dress if you want to dress to impress!

What should I ask during preference?

Can you drop a sorority before initiation?

If you've given it a real go and still are feeling like something is off, you can always consider dropping your sorority before initiation and trying out the process again in a different way!

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.

What are the 5 B's in sorority rush?

"Avoid bringing up the five 'B Words': Boys, Ballots, Booze, Beliefs, and Bucks."

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.

What do sororities do after bid day?

After you receive a bid, you are labeled as a new member. You will go to meetings to learn about the sorority, get a Big, meet members, go to events, etc. This phase typically last 4 to 8 weeks depending on the sorority. After, the new member period you will be initiated into the sorority.

What do you wear for Preference Day?

Preference day is the most formal round of recruitment. Most girls will be wearing cocktail-type dresses, or jumpsuits and nude or colored heels or booties. It is recommended that you bring and wear a comfortable pair of shoes when traveling to and from recruitment parties as well as a jacket to keep warm!

How do you let a sorority know you're interested?

“However, with preference, the girls are trying to figure out where to put girls on their list. Saying things like 'I can see myself here' or 'I feel comfortable here' helps rule out the guessing game and lets the sorority member know that you actually want to be there on bid day.”

What are the rounds for sorority rush?

The first rounds are the shortest, getting longer each day. The beginning rounds include small conversations with sisters in the sorority, then comes philanthropy and skit rounds. Once the new member completes a round at a house she will go back to her recruitment counselor and make note of how she liked the chapter.