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by: questionif I have a 2.96 gpa, do I have zero chance of getting into a sorority?
#1 by: Well
Not a zero chance, but expect to be dropped by several right off the bat. Some simply won't look at anybody with less that a 3.5. Some might consider you if you have excellent connections, or outstanding activities, or hold a state beauty title.
You will need to be open to any sorority willing to invite you back. Which is what everybody should do, anyway.
Comment#2 by: sort of
It is going to be VERY difficult. Since so many girls are rushing, most houses set a 3.0 MINIMUM GPA for rushing.. They tell you not to go through as a freshman without at least a 3.0. 2,000 girls to look through is a lot, girls who don't have the grades are the FIRST to be cut since the cut is so easy.
#8 by: ...
There can be a lot of emphasis on GPA, and with good reason, but it doesn't always tell the whole story. I work with lots of PNMs and someone who earned a 2.9 taking AP and honors courses at a really hard, ranked high school might be a much better student than someone who got a 3.5 taking regular level classes at an average or easier school. There's often so much more to a PNM than that number. If you went to a tough school and took AP and honors, have the people doing your recs point that out. I don't know if it will help or make a difference, but it sure can't hurt.
by: great pointJun 17, 2013 8:12:04 PM
I went to a school that is one of best in the state (not in Alabama) but graduated with a below average GPA 3.2. Anyway I did much matter than others in college with higher GPA from high school.
Just explain this to members if you know any and they should understand
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by: SorryJun 17, 2013 10:09:39 PM
#9 by: OOS
If you are from out of state (meaning somewhere in "the north" or west coast) just remember that those states have a MUCH higher standard of education than highschools in alabama. There will be in state girls with 3.7s, however if they went to a highschool not in alabama they would prob just have a 3.0. You'll do much better in college then they will and will most likely be able to get a bid (just prob not to a "top tier" house). Alot of the sororities are realizing this and taking more OOS girls who have "Low" gpas to boost their college overall GPA because these girls tend to excell better. Good luck with RUSH!
by: NoJun 17, 2013 10:16:12 PM
Not necessarily. I know plenty of people who moved to Alabama with their noses in the air about how advanced their kids would be over the local schools. Their kids wound up having to study harder to catch up. This applies to most public schools in north Alabama...there are a number of other excellent Alabama public schools in other parts of the state.
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by: Ok?Jun 18, 2013 5:40:44 PM
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by: questionJun 16, 2013 1:04:20 PM
so is it going to be really difficult for me even if I am outgoing, social and present myself well?
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