be careful

Some of the most beautiful, fun, and involved girls I know are in "bottom tier houses"

^^^I agree. That's why this top tier, bottom tier business is so silly. It's old school thinking.

Especially for a lot of OOS girls I think that OR "top tier" houses aren't always the best fit (obviously totally depends on who you are, for a lot of OOS girls they're perfect fits), but I hate that some people look down on girls who chose a house that was a better fit for them. I imagine especially for Alabama girls there must be a lot of pressure to go OR and I think that it's sad that people come in totally set on only wanting to be in 5-6 houses

100% agree!!! Please pledge the house you feel at home in!!! Ranks literally vary from person to person, some people like this and other people like that.

Sorority life can be such a rewarding experience, but only if you let it. You're not going to be happy in a house that you feel like you need to keep up an act for.

bump this is perfect

On the first day of recruitment, I got my schedule and thought to myself "oh cool, my first house is one I don't really care about. I can practice my social skills for the houses I actually want to be in." Went into that house, LOVED it, and now I'm an active. Just goes to show that you should give every house a chance and forget preconceived notions.

coming from someone who chose a lower ranked NR house over an OR house (and absolutely loving every second of it) this is so true!! Coming from very far OOS, I wouldn't have the opportunities I do if I went with the OR house. Go in with an open mind and don't be closed off to any house.