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The top houses have certain standards that they must abide by, such as GPA, ACT score, activities, leadership. If you don't make the cut on paper, it's likely you won't be considered. And then there are legacies, and while different houses deal with them in different ways, that's a factor, too. HOWEVER, there are a few cases in the top houses where someone just blows it out of the water and stands apart from the crowd. And if that person's grades don't quite measure up, and the chapter and alums concur, an exception can be made. As for the other houses, many of them aren't nearly as selective. So don't think you don't have a chance of getting into a house, it might just not be a top house. And while that's fine perhaps for most people, keep in mind that it is the top houses that are on the firmest financial footing and offer more stability. That means the likelihood exists that members won't drop out, fail or leave because they can't keep their grades up or can't afford the dues.