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CORE GPA

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Hi, mom! To answer your question in the most informative way possible, I would refer you to what is know in academic circles as the CORE GPA. The core GPA is what determines admissibility to the university in the first place, and only considers the classes ALL students need for admission (English, history, math, science), while dropping the 3 of the 4 semesters of dance team and 1 credit of underwater basket weaving. What the core basically does is put all students on the same academic footing for admission. So, it will convert "cumulative GPAs" to core GPAs, thereby eliminating any excessive fluff and getting a true sense of the student's achievements from a standard starting point. Universities have found, over the last decade or so, that core GPA is the best way to determine academic success in a university setting, so that is typically the GPA of record for the university - and, thus, the GPA of record for a student participating in sorority recruitment. The office of greek life typically provides a comprehensive list of all GPAs for women signed up for formal recruitment, and that is what sororities use. Otherwise, every PNM coming through would say they have a 4.0...because who would know any different? Hope this answers part of your question... And, to address the other part - it always helps to have a friend in the chapter who can "pull" for you...but if you're a standout girl (from any state) with a good recommendation from a sorority alum, you're good.