In a word, yes. In three words, yes and no. Pretending that sorority rush isn’t a superficial process is a useless pursuit. It is incredibly easy to get a read on someone’s appearance in a two minute conversation, and very difficult to get a read on someone’s personality in the same time frame.... Read more

After a few major news networks covered it, I got a call from my parents asking what the deal with the Alpha Phi recruitment video was. "Is this what you do with your free time? Run around in your bathing suits? Is this what we let you sign up for?" asked my mom, who never had a chance to be a part of a sorority.... Read more

GreekRank hosted an anonymous poll asking its visitors if they have ever been hazed and to what degree. Those who participated responded to the question by selecting one of the multiple choice answers 1) “Yes, I’ve been hazed and it was bad” 2) “Yes, I’ve been hazed but I didn’t think much of it” 3) “Maybe, I possibly experience some light hazing” 4) “No, I’ve never been hazed.” With over 5,000 respondents, the results are certainly worth a discussion.... Read more

Almost everyone is familiar with the idea that you meet your lifelong friends in college. Most campuses have an abundance of opportunities for students to meet and get connected. While some students may choose to rush, others may find those connections in the dorms, sports, or other campus clubs. However, some people may find it difficult to bond, or are unable to because their campus doesn't offer as many opportunities. While it is common for students to go through the Greek recruitment process as underclassmen, some may choose to wait.... Read more

PMNs are eager to position themselves into the house of their dreams. A chapter's culture can change with each passing graduating class to the next, but one constant will be the house that the new members will call their home-away-from-home for the next 4 years. From the throwback castles in the Midwest to the modern mansions being built down south, this country has some very impressive sorority houses. Here's our new list of the 10 best houses in America.... Read more

Whether you are new to college or an upperclassman, when you go through recruitment, chapter members refer to you as a ‘PNM’, or ‘Potential New Member’. What that means is that every woman who enters the recruitment rounds has a chance to become a sister of any sorority on campus. That gives you a lot of options, which can become extremely nerve-wracking. To make the process easier, here is an advice guide... Read more

Last semester the members of Delta Sigma Pi at UT Austin had a crazy idea. They wanted to create enough buzz on campus to persuade business mogul Mark Cuban to come to campus and speak. The fraternity utilized Tilt to spread the word and fund the event. The event sold out within an hour... Read more

Attention potential new members! I know, I know…you are terrified that you are going to mess up recruitment. I ended up in a great sorority, as most of you reading this will. However, looking back, I can’t believe I made it through alive. Recruitment is a totally scary and overwhelming time. Every girl who went through it, no matter what they tell you, was terrified that they would make a bad impression, get dropped from every house, and become a social leper.... Read more