5 Tips for Choosing the Right Sorority
- TIP 1. Learn the Sorority’s Mission. First, do a little digging about each sorority and learn their stated values, goals, and campus reputation.
- TIP 2. Seek Out Like Minded Sisters.
- TIP 3. Look for Diverse Communities.
- TIP 4. Ask About Dues.
- TIP 5. See How You Can Make a Difference.
How do you get chosen for a sorority?
How to Get Picked for a Sorority
- Show Your Style. Though not all sororities emphasize high fashion, one way to attract attention during rush week is to use your dress to impress and show creative flair.
- Get Around.
- Stay Positive.
- Select a Legacy Chapter.
How do you know if you should join a sorority?
10 Things You Should Definitely Think About Before Joining a…
- There’s a financial commitment.
- Parties are part of the deal.
- Going Greek gives you a post-grad network.
- It’s a major time commitment.
- Wearing the letters is expected.
- It’s not for the thin-skinned.
- Houses come with a reputation.
How do sororities pick bigs and littles?
Most sororities allow potential Bigs to vote on their soon to be Littles. Then, a member (or members) in the sorority goes through and mutually connects Bigs and Littles. It is all based on the rankings you submitted. Do not worry EVERY potential Little gets a Big!
Is it hard to get into sororities?
You usually need to be a full-time student at a four-year college in order to join a sorority. Some colleges don’t allow freshmen to join sororities or limit their involvement in them. Sororities emphasize academics, and most have a grade point average requirement between 2.5 and 3.0.
How do sororities score you?
HOW ARE YOU SCORED? It is simple. Every round of sorority recruitment, you get a score. Your score for each round is added (or averaged) together to get an overall score.
What is a good sorority to join?
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.
- Alpha Chi Omega.
- Alpha Delta Pi.
- Phi Mu.
- Alpha Omicron Pi.
- Zeta Tau Alpha.
How much does it cost to be in a sorority?
The cost of sororities and fraternities is much higher than many newly initiated sisters and brothers realize. From rushing registration fees and social fees to chapter dues and room and board charges, the cost of going Greek typically ranges from $600 to $6,000 per semester, plus rush and alumni fees.
Do you have to be pretty to join a sorority?
NO! Unless you are rushing at Florida or Arizona State, sorority girls come in all forms—tall, short, thick, thin, pretty, and not-so-pretty. Being pretty is a helpful indicator that you are fun and have social capital, but not the only consideration.
How many littles can a big have?
Essentially, if a Big has two Littles, they are considered Twins. If she has three, Triplets. Four, Quadruplets, and so forth. Twins are more common than Triplets and Twins are way more common than Quadruplets.
How do you get the little you want in a sorority?
Here are some suggestions on how to get to know your new sorority big:
- Plan reoccurring big little dates like going out to lunch once a week, study dates, or shopping together for semi-formal/formal.
- Connect a few times a week via text, Snapchat, calls, or FaceTime.
- Sit together during informal chapter meetings.
What sorority should I look for in a big sister?
10 Things All Good Sorority Bigs Do
- Consistently checks in on her Little.
- Protective of her Little.
- Encourages her Little to be an active Sister.
- Spends quality time with her Little.
- Helps her Little through the Big Little process.
- Respectful of her Little.
Do sororities look at high school GPA?
Sororities are always looking for academically gifted women. At the same time, though, the only time you have to worry is if your GPA is below the minimum GPA requirement. I am sorry to say that having a GPA lower than the minimum is the first thing many sororities cut for–even if they love your personality.
What is a dirty rush?
Dirty rushing is when a Greek chapter specifically tells a PNM that if they want that chapter, it’s theirs. It can also include drinking/partying with PNMs and speaking to a PNM during the ‘silent period’ – the period after final party but before bid day where members of Greek Life are forbidden to speak to PNMs.
Does everyone get a sorority bid?
Does everyone get a bid on Bid Day? In short, no. It is rare, but some girls will make it all the way through Preference Night and still not get a bid. However, women who do not get a bid are eligible for COB, which can occur at anytime after formal recruitment.
How do sororities pick who they want?
“Mutual selection process”: The computer program that most big schools use to match PNMs to houses. After each round of recruitment, the PNMs rank the houses they went to in order of preference, and the sororities will rank the PNMs in terms of preference.
Can you be in 2 sororities?
The Panhellenic Compact, which is a Unanimous Agreement between the 26 member organizations that make up the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), prohibits dual membership. Basically, women are not allowed to join two NPC sororities in their life.
What should you not say during sorority rush?
So when talking to potential new members you need to:
- Speak positively about your sorority and sisters in your chapter.
- Avoid talking about sorority drama.
- No swearing or cussing.
- Don’t lie about your sorority.
- Don’t speak negatively about other sororities or fraternities.
- Don’t guarantee PNMs a bid to your sorority.
What sorority is the hardest to get into?
Alpha Phi is the hardest to get into… Depending on how many legacies are going through recruitment, probably Kappa Delta is the hardest.
What is the number 1 sorority?
Chi Omega
The largest sorority in the National Panhellenic Conference (based on number of initiates), Chi Omega has more than 345,000 initiated members, 180 collegiate chapters, and 243 alumnae chapters.
What is the pretty girl sorority?
Pretty girl … Alpha kappa alpha, Aka sorority, Alpha kappa alpha sorority paraphernalia.
