questions by a pnm

It's a lie that certain houses will cut you if you're OOS or don't know anyone in the house. In all honesty, connections are important to some sororities, but it definitely doesn't hold you back. Also legacy status isn't as important as it once was. Just because a girl is a legacy does not guarantee a bid, so you're fine. If you have good high school grades and were involved houses will definitely want you, also you seem like a sweet girl. A good way to get your name out is to join the rush Facebook group and comment your social media handles on threads and whatnot. My best advice is to relax, don't overthink anything because everything happens for a reason. Also, don't pay attention to ranks. I know on this site it's hard not to be drawn in by the rankings, but I can TRULY say that ranks DO NOT matter. I'm not just saying that just to say it... Ranks and old row/new row status doesn't mean anything besides a way to categorize the houses.

My advise to you would be to reach out to someone you might already sort of know on campus. This site is a lot of parents and bitter people - not everyone just mostly- so you will get a lot of bias opinions. If you don't know anyone reach out on Facebook class of 2020 or above bc there are girls that would love to give you more info!! Best of luck pnm <3

AXO - "good girls," religious, very involved on campus, very competitive, very smart, balanced between OOS/in state, balanced between girls who party and those who don't, good sisterhood
KKG - old money, get in through connections, more Southern girls, tend to party more
PM - pageant queens, very competitive, trendy, rich, more Souther girls
DDD - old money, more Southern girls, very smart
KD - old money, very exclusive to Southern girls, tend to party more
XO - more Southern girls, smart, a more laid back version of AXO & they tend to party more, good sisterhood
ZTA - more OOS, you have to be hot to get a bid, tend to party more
AGD - more Southern girls, very religious, lowkey on campus, don't tend to party as much, good sisterhood
PBP - more OOS, kind of like ZTA but more laid back, known for partying more
ADP - balanced between OOS/in state, religious, very into philanthropy
AP - more OOS, tend to party more
KAO - strong sisterhood, very smart, more OOS, very involved on campus
DG - involved on campus, smart, more OOS, tend to party more
AOII - very, very laid back, more OOS, pretty quiet on campus
GPB - strong sisterhood, more OOS, tend to party more

If you have good grades and were involved in various high school extracurriculars a handful of different houses will definitely want you. Advice for rush: You said you were shy - I suggest going out more and trying to have more frivolous conversations with strangers to try and get you accustomed to how rush conversations are. For example if you're at the store try and spark a conversation with the cashier or the person in line next to you. Being able to manage small talk is crucial to rush. Also you said you're average looking... I also suggest playing with your style a little bit before rush (since you do have so much time). Try different types of dresses and see what works best for you body and stick to it for rush. If you want to try a different makeup look, also go for it. You have a lot of time before fall rush to play with what looks best on you. Remember, you don't need to fit into a certain mold - you don't need a caked up face and the trendiest dresses from Urban to get a bid. If a house sees you're put together in your own sense then that means a lot more than another girl in a shift dress and a choker.