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I was probably 30-40 pounds overweight when I rushed which definitely is a hefty amount especially when half the girls rushing are stick thin. I'm from the NorthEast, went to a great school, had a 3.5 unweighted GPA, had a handful of great leadership extracurriculars, and I had a few recs. I was cut from 16 houses to 4 after IWTs. My stomach literally dropped and I was so discouraged especially considering all the conversations I had were great. Looking back, I think my weight did hold me back. Like someone said above, cuts can be very superficial and if you aren't bringing something else to the table then expect harsh cuts. My best advice to you is to get recs for all the houses. I only had recs for a handful of houses and if I could go back I would've definitely gotten recs for all the houses. And also just be confident in yourself. Get some killer outfits, cute shoes, and talk to these girls as if you've known them for years. If you act shy and nervous then the cuts are only going to get worse. And finally, trust the process. A house that cuts you based on weight is a house no one should want to be in. I've found a home and everyone else can too if you put your best self out there. Relax, enjoy rush, and get excited for your future home.