fall rush 2016
by: Future UA studentI'm a senior in high school in the northeast and applying for colleges this year. I already know that I want a big university and UA is my first choice. I'd also like to rush in 2016. However, I'm somewhat overwhelmed by the process - recs, social resumes, preview day, etc. It's very different what I know about greek life and rush. My sister is a Pi Phi in the northeast, but it's a small liberal arts college, where the rush experience seems VERY different. There were no recs required, no social resumes, etc. When I asked her about it she said that she just registered and rushed. Any tips on how to get started? I mean, I don't even know what a social resume looks like. I would literally be starting from practically square 1. TIA!
#1 by: current active
I'm so happy you've decided to rush!!! you won't find a better experience anywhere else, although the process is overwhelming it's all with it!! I can't stress enough how amazing it's been and I'm only a freshman! so, my biggest piece of advice is to start early. don't wait to get recs until the late spring before they're due. go ahead and start thinking of women you can ask -- friends of your mom, your friend's mom, and you can also at Alabama ask girls for recs that are currently in a sorority (AT OTHER SCHOOLS) another tip that helped me out so much was to socialize with the current actives. we love it!! now, don't be clingy or try too hard but when you get accepted start posting on the Alabama group Facebook page, we notice who is rushing! and more than likely will reach out. also, don't be a friend to send friend request / Insta follows!! with there being close to 3000 girls you have to make yourself stand out!
all in all, IT WILL WORK OUT. it always works out.
Comment#2 by: Future UA student
Thank you so much! Speaking of facebook, snapchat, insta - I actually keep my social media pretty private. I don't accept friends or follow requests I don't personally know. I have a friend who had a scary experience, and so now all of us are really careful. But it seems like its an important way to network? Is it absolutely necessary, especially if you're like me and don't really have any set connections yet?
by: I wouldSep 17, 2015 1:55:18 PM
I would say yes, it's important. If we add you, it means we're interested! Just do a quick scan of the person's profile to see if they're an active
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by: OkSep 17, 2015 7:59:48 PM
So if an active friends/follows you first, as long as it's BEFORE the start of no contact in May, it's a great idea to accept the friend request/follow them back. Just keep all of your social media clean and appropriate-make sure it shows the best version of who you are, not the worst, if you know what I mean ;) This can really help you with "networking" with girls in houses. As far as friending/following them goes, I would recommend liking each sorority's FB page (XYZ at Bama's page) and following them (all of the chapters) on Twitter/Instagram. This can help to get you on their radars as well. But I wouldn't just friend/follow girls in sororities unless you already know them or at least have a mutual friend (meaning, they at least know who you are). If you just go around friending/following random girls just because they're in a sorority, yes, that can seem creepy. Hope this helps! Good luck and let us know if you have any more questions!! :)
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by: NoSep 22, 2015 3:52:10 PM
Don't post on the Alabama group Facebook page...
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