how long do you have to accept a bid usually?

Sigma Pi and Pike. I know, two completely different "tier" fraternities. And I know Sig Pi is losing their house this year too. They are actually the only two I visited this semester after missing the involvement fair and I wasn't able to find out too much about other fraternities. Thing is, I really do get along with a lot of the brothers at Sig Pi and I'm actually somewhat surprised that they're considered so bottom tier, although I guess house location and now not having a house will do it. To be honest, if I find out that I'm in an extremely small pledge class, which I could be with Sig Pi, I don't know that I'll really consider them anymore.

Pike is definitely my first choice right now though and they want to interview me too, but I don't really know how much weight being interviewed really holds and if I don't get a bid, I don't necessarily want to pass up on another fraternity where I like those brothers too. I know to most people the obvious choice is Pike, but who knows if I'll even get a bid yet

the obvious choice is neither

you'll be in an exceptionally small class at sigma pi, but from what ive heard pike has done a lof of interviews without giving out a lot of bids. I would do pike's interview and IF they bid you go there. Not having a house is just about the worst thing that can happen, plus you really wont get to do anything fun with anyone. But if that out weighs being a brother at pike for you, thats your choice to make

If your best choice is pike........\n\n\n\n\nYou fu cked up

3-5 days is typical, but if they really like you they may give you longer even if they don't tell you that. So I'd wait until you hear from both. Everyone should be finishing up rush soon so you'll probably find out by the end of this week if you get a bid