Tips for virtual rush?

1) Be as normal as you would in any social interaction. Talk and engage with bros and other rushes but do not talk over rushes and do not interrupt people unless you actually have something meaningful or relatable to add. My house cut a few kids last year because while they were cool individually, they constantly interrupted other rushes in a group setting and talked over other people and that was not cool nor was that a type of brother we want and is probably a type of brother most houses won't want.

2) Go beyond the basic info, overview and try to find something unique to talk about with brothers. There will always be the standard name, major, where you from when you first meet someone. Try to talk about something that interests you or hobbies you have even if it is random af. For instance, I would much rather talk to a pledge about his interest in art and painting than about how we both are from the same state, city or major. Be natural and deliberate with your conversation.

3) Night events are going to be absolutely critical and of much more importance in the past. No relevant house (C4 Mid or above) is going to bid anyone without meeting them in person or hanging out with them in person. Don't know how other houses did it, but my house in the fall generally were pretty open minded about getting to know as many kids as possible so we were a little more liberal than normal in extending those invites. When you get them, make sure to be natural- grab a brewski, play pong with the boys but also sit down on the couch and talk with bros or play some video games with a couple and engage all over the place. This is a very natural hangout.

4) Know your own worth, manage your own preferences, recognize a houses preferences. Obviously know what you are interested in a house. But at the same time, be able to recognize how a house views you. If you have gotten a first and second contact but have not gotten a night invite from a relevant house, chances are they probably are not viewing you as a top pick for them. So don't blow off other houses who are constantly inviting you to come and hang on the off chance you get an invite. Be open minded.

5) Most important rule: have fun and know where you fit. Yeah everyone wants to join SX or DU and have that social clout on campus. But unless you are extremely fratty, preppy, rowdy like few people naturally are or have a similar background to the bros, you won't get in simply because you don't fit there. Find a house where you fit. I think this year mid houses are going to do really well as
opposed to the past in terms of numbers because people will be able to go to 10-15 houses for rush as opposed to 4-8 during first contacts and realize they fit. Have fun with rush. It is not the same as the seniors which is the last time rush was legit but find your place.

It's not entirely virtual. Brothers will want to meet you in person!