Rushing as a Junior

hey girl, I would definitely say go into it with a very open mind because while you are not a freshman you can still do good in rush! u are in a different pool from the freshman so just take everyday step by step and enjoy the process! Best of luck to you!

Hey girl!! I would say the biggest thing is to go in with an open mind!! Being a junior means you would realistically be in the chapter for <2 years vs freshmen who would be retained for longer, so rush can be a bit more challenging with rush classes getting larger and more competitive. Dont think this will set you back though! You just need one house to get to Bid day! I think also understand that your pledge sisters are going to also be freshmen/the girls in your pi chi group so try not to think too deeply on comparing yourself or your schedule to theirs. No one has the same rush experience!!!! To help set yourself apart, I would really suggest you have a clean and cute instagram so you're on the radar of the chapters! Follow them all on insta and if you want to make an even better impression, I would suggest following a few girls in your year/the president. It’s so important that you find a way to make an impression among 2,000+ girls rushing in the fall, so start now!! If you have any friends in greek life currently, ask to gran coffee with them and talk about rush! It’s also important to get a perspective from someone currently in the chapter and you are at auburn!! Use that to your advantage!!! Get involved, meet new people, etc!! But I will say, don’t assume that just because you have a friend in a chapter guarantees you a bid to that chapter!! Good luck! Lean on your support system and pi chi during recruitment!!

Auburn panhellenic does not use a separate upperclassmen quota like many other schools do. This puts non-freshmen at a disadvantage because sororities want new members who will be there for all four years. Not gonna lie, it is hard for sophs, really hard for juniors. If you have met any sorority members, your best bet is to reach out to them and let them know you are rushing and are interested, and also your GPA needs to be at or above a sorority's average. Do go through rush though, you never know if you don't try, but if it doesn't work out for you during formal recruitment there is always the chance that you could pick up a COB. The main thing for you is to stay in touch with members and be proactive.