honest assessment for incoming
by: Fresh
As an OOS incoming freshmen, and pnm I wish I got this advice....
Rushing is stressful, but in the end it works out. With rare exception, if you rush, you will get a bid.
Some houses are more competitive, but that doesn't mean they are a fit for you. Focus on what may work for you. It's okay to strive for "a high ranked house" , but really only if it matches who YOU are. And if you don't get your top pick, all houses are great and offer a great sisterhood and what you put into it.
Focus on a fit.
Here my summary:
AXO. - Highly desired with very broad appeal. Hard to get a bid - requires a mix of grades, grace, and a certain kind of self awareness. That being said, not necessarily everyone's favorite/first choice, as some houses are more "specialized" and target types as described below. While AXO has a large component of in state girls from "good areas and backgrounds" they will consider others with similar resumes. But a hard bid.
KD (connections), KKG (party), XO ( chill) are desired by and focused on Alabama and adjacent state girls, from desired areas with connections. Girls that likely already know a member. KKG is probably most open to others, but will require similar credentials.
Phi Mu (looks/ pageant), AGD (Christian) and DDD (various) represent an old row, broader, southern appeal.
ZTA (looks) PiPhi (chill) and APhi (looks) tend to focus on the non southern - west coast, New York, and other out of state girls. A different vibe.
#1by: Fresh
ADP, AOP, and KAT have high grade averages and attract a mix of girls.
DG and DZ a friendly mix of girls that are close and good sisterhoods.
GPHiB - an independent minded sisterhood. Beautiful house.
Panlove. All Bama houses are great.
Have tried to give a feel of each houses vibe. Hope this helps some people.
Yes some houses are more competitive/ hard to get a bid. But that doesn't mean they are a good fit for you.
Strive for what has most appeal, but no need to feel bad about any house!!!!
Rush is stressful but it works.
Roll Tide.
Commentby: Fresh
Thanks @ good news. Hope it helps some others too
I came to Bama because I fell in love with the campus, the friendliness and the school after several visits.
But it was still a tough decision to leave my "home state" and the familiarity of old friends. I maintain those connections, stay in touch and visit, but am glad that I am exploring new friendships and expanding my horizons.
Frankly, I feel like I have the best of both worlds with friends old and new.
I am thankful I had a great rush and was provided good options, both old and new row. I pref'd and "got" my first pick - a "new row" house. While it's not ranked as a "top tier" old row, house - it really works for me.
I understand the desire to be with old high school friends and connections, and could have made that choice if I had chosen from several universities where the bulk of my high school clasmates went. But given that i did not make the choice to say in my home state, was looking for others who shared that sense of adventure.
Trying to work my way into a strong network of girls with a long history, didn't make sense to me. But I certainly understand the pull for those that made the chioce and why they are ranked "top" - as this is Bama. Frankly, wouldn't want that to change.
But my choices works for me and I can say the same for my sisters.
Hope we all can take pride in our choices.
Bama has many great girls, friends (from different houses), sisters and sisterhoods.
Panlove.
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by: alternative facts
#5by: InState
I think in State girls and girls who already know people in houses CAN have a more stressful rush
Particularly, if they get dropped from houses where they thought they hadn't friends or connections.
If it's poor grades, they might feel there is a reason
But if not it can seem personal. That can be rough.
KD, KKG, AXO and XO with a high percentage of in state girls can cause some anxiery because there is that pressure for some to be (or stay) connected to these "friends".
by: InState
Oops....meant to say "in houses where they thought they HAD friends....".
It can feel personal if they are dropped.
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#6by: @InState
@In State....
Pretty interesting fact. I never thought about the stresses/anxiety for in-state girls. Being from the north, I felt like in-state girls had all the advantages but I can see how it's tough after reading your thoughtful post. And here I thought it was hard for me knowing no one, having no connections, etc. I guess any way you slice it, rushing is stressful!
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love the positivity!!
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