why axo and phi mu are at the top

Yes I agree that AXO and PM are both highly involved which is why they are "top", but I would never say that they are the "best" sororities on campus because there isn't really a "top" sorority at Alabama. I would say that the "top" houses here are AXO, PM, XO, DDD, KKG, and KD. I would also say that AXO and PM are highly desirable to PNMs BEFORE rush, and that the other houses are favored once you meet these houses/actually attend the university to better understand the reputation of the houses and girls in these houses.

Don’t be hatin’

You say that girls in Tri Delt, Kappa, and KD aren't involved. That's hilarious. There are ridiculously involved girls in EVERY house. Alabama recruitment is just that competitive - even the houses branded as uninvolved donate tons of money to philanthropy (their own and others), do volunteer work, and hold leadership positions around campus. The difference is the attitude they put towards this involvement (is it competitive? mandated? or just celebrated when it happens?) and the PNM pool they pull from.

Phi Mu and AXO attract girls from different geographic areas outside of the deep south, yet there is so much diversity in these three houses, too. Not to tokenize, but KD is always labeled as exclusively in-state yet they have black sisters from New Jersey and Belgium, and they're not hidden away as "filler girls," they're exemplary sisters.

Tri Delt makes an annual trip to St. Jude's, have exec positions in their outside orgs, are members of honors societies, capstone, and have jobs/internships off campus.

Kappas read to local children as a part of their philanthropy, participate in charity runs, do service projects and mentorship programs, and win prestigious scholarship awards from the university.

KDs also have capstone women, also have SGA leaders, also win huge scholarships, also raise tons of money for internal and external philanthropies.

I could go on and on saying the same thing for each and every chapter, because EVERY chapter has outstanding women. To go through sorority recruitment at Alabama and find a home means you'll be a part of a community of leaders within your chapter and the greek community as a whole. Obviously there will be a few bad eggs in each chapter (400 sisters in each is a lot), but overall every chapter has amazing members, and deep down we all know that.

Not the OP but KD and Kappa have more of an I don’t care attitude

The OP and the commenters all make good points, TBH. It depends on what criteria are important to you in a "top" house. Alabama sororities are fantastic. Every house does have super high-achieving girls. Some houses do also give off less competitive vibes. With all these good houses, this is one instance where it really does pay off to trust your gut and choose the best fit for you. Some advice for pnms.

AXO and PM are not competitive in terms of the actives being competitive with each other. Far from it. Where they are competitive is in trying to win stuff and accolades in the greek system, like in Homecoming, etc.

The top of what? What does it even matter? AXO and PM might look pretty on the outside, but ask their seniors and juniors what is really going on. They have more rules than ever and are afraid to put one foot out of line. AXO kicked out 5 great girls and threatened many more on a stupid pledge event. They are both run by alums who can't get past their college days. Greek life is dying.

The thing about AXO and prolly xo. Is that they get girls that like to win and are just kinda competitive by nature.

Let's be honest, they are top because moms, alumnae and high school girls keep promoting them on GR!\n\n\n\n\n