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OldSororityGalUCLA

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I was in a top house at UCLA a few years back and had an amazing time so I will give you some brutal perspective. Most won't admit this, but the first round is very superficial for the top houses, unfortunately. As expected, it is based a lot on looks, weight, who you know, if you are "connected" or someone well known etc. I know it is rough. You will rarely see any girl who may be considered heavy or even slightly overweight in any of the top houses even when they are very pretty. The percentage is very low. This is the harsh truth. I always hated this because we cut some amazing girls who would have been so great to have but that is how it is. Keep in mind that the sororities have to make cuts after one person meets with you in the first round so there is not much to go on other than looks/connections etc. Don't take this as meaning you are not pretty. Sometimes girls will get a spot over you due to connections. The top houses are image conscience so they pick girls that they think will help maintain that. I know everyone looks at the rankings and a lot of people don't want the bottom sororities, but I have met some amazing girls in those when I was at UCLA and they had great experiences so just try to give it a chance. As you get older, the rankings become ridiculous. It really will be about the friendships in the end and if you can connect with enough of the girls to have a great few years. I have been in the workforce for 3 years now and no one cares that I was in a sorority. Honestly, a lot of times people look down on it so I don't mention it too much in my professional life. Just remember as hard as it is right now, in the big picture, just pick one where you can see yourself building great friendships and memories. With that said, if you don't connect with the girls at all, drop as it is a big time commitment and is costly to not be happy. The frat parties get old pretty quickly anyway! Good luck.