sorority people pls help me. non-sec but big 10 girl
by: i dont go here lol
Hi! I’m looking for some honest advice about rerushing. I DONT GO HERE. I GO TO A BIG 10 SCHOOL LOL.
I went through formal recruitment last fall and didn’t end up with a bid. At the time, I wasn’t in the best place emotionally, which I think definitely affected how I showed up. I also tried COB this spring but didn’t receive anything.
Since then, I’ve grown a lot and feel much more confident in myself, and I’m considering rerushing this fall as a junior. I do know a good amount of girls across different houses and have had positive interactions, but I also know how competitive it can be.
One thing I’m a bit concerned about is that there’s some past social media stuff tied to my name involving a situation where I spoke out about being bullied, and there were rumors involved. Because of that, I worry that people may already have preconceived ideas about me before even meeting me in recruitment.
My question is:
How much does prior reputation actually impact rerushing?
Is it ever appropriate to go by a nickname/alias during recruitment, or would that be seen negatively?
And overall, is rerushing as a junior realistically worth it in a somewhat competitive school? its a big 10 school rip but i know yall have competition here too lol.
I’m genuinely coming from a place of growth and just want a fair chance to be seen for who I am now. I’d really appreciate any honest advice.
#1by: Ok, I’ll bite
Knowing sorority members and having positive interactions with them may not be enough. Do you have friends in any houses that would go to bat for you?
Prior reputation does matter, but I’m confused about your social media comment. I would think standing up against would be a good thing. Why are you worried about it?
Sororities want members who have good grades and are active on campus. Have you joined any campus orgs?
You need to get the word out to girls you know in sororities that you want to find a sisterhood and will be rushing in the fall. Try to get to know the girls you are already acquainted with better, so they might be willing to pull for you.
Commentby: hi
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense, and I really appreciate you saying that. I do know a lot of girls across different houses, but I think my next step is definitely building more intentional, closer connections rather than just surface-level ones.
With the social media thing, I think it’s less about what I said and more about how things can get taken out of context or spread in ways you can’t control, which made me a little cautious. But I do stand by speaking up, and I’m trying to just move forward in a positive way.
I’m also really involved on campus—I actually founded and run an organization, so I’ve been putting a lot of energy into building that community. I definitely plan on being more intentional about reaching out and expressing interest before fall recruitment too. Thank you for the advice, it honestly helps a lot.
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#2by: variables
Some key variables you didn't mention matter: whether your school has a separate quota for upperclassmen; and whether you did not get a bid because you were released from all houses or because you dropped when you didn't like the ones you got back.
Also do not go by a nickname or an alias, it will do you no good. People will know you by your name already and if they like you they won't know who you are with a nickname and will drop you first round. You could also come across as dishonest, insecure at best, and that will get you dropped.
by: Help
I was released unfortunately . Didn’t make it too pref or bid day only to second invite
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