recruitment!

Know the names of houses before hand, for example know that three deltas means tri delt because it's a lot less confusing when you know. Also if you're here over summer B try to locate most of the houses, it will make them more familiar and you'll have a home base that you'll need to find anyway on the first day of rush.

Wear nice, slightly longer shorts. Not low rise jean shorts.
Get primer so your makeup stays and bring oil wipes!
Look up questions not to ask - partying stuff, etc.
Bring a cute purse because you'll be giving it to each girl who rushes you when you walk in.
BRING AN UMBRELLA even if it's purely sunny when you leave in the morning. Do it.

don't try to sell us on your involvement! its important but we know what you listed on the application, and if it comes up it can lead to a good conversation but there is no need to rattle of leadership positions to impress- we know!

actually eat the desserts at prefs. We pay good money for those and its kinda awk for all of us if you dont. I promise we arent like judging you etc etc

seriously be yourself. my roommate is a year younger than me and went through all of the houses, kissed their butts and tried super hard, but ended up getting dropped by them. not that it happens to everyone BUT seriously just be yourself. it makes the process more enjoyable on both sides

-spend the money on your outfits. if you look good and feel good you play good. if there is ever a time to splurge, this is it.

-the typical, keep an open mind, is true.

-exercise. back to the look good feel good mantra from above. no one will deny that the majority of the tiers are picked by looks, and your physique is one of the most controllable factors of your appearance.

-keep in mind which houses you actually have good conversations with. think to yourself, can i see myself here? can i be friends with this girl? it might not be who you think. at the end of the day, if you're stuck in a house that isn't "you," you won't make real friends or enjoy it.

-confidence is everything. in rush, in life. keep that in mind.

-try to not lead the conversation, make it a 50/50.

-ask girls about their house. what their favorite part is/favorite activity/etc. easy conversation and it shows not only what the house is about but also your interest.

-STAND OUT. don't be forgotten. be positive. be relaxed. think of it as meeting someone in a coffee shop, and remember, they're as tired and nervous as you are.

Don't ask about partying/drinking/what frats they do things with. Ask what kind of sisterhood events/trips they have! It gives you a good feel for the chapter. And yes to the person who said ask about their houses... It's a good filler for a lull in the convo and the houses are really cool

Don't become overly obsessed with one house or another during recruitment! I had a friend who was left with a couple houses that don't have the greatest reputations and one which, though isn't top tier, was better and she cried during round 3 and ended up being dropped from the house. Just try not to set your sights on one specific chapter!

really a lot of good advice above, but honestly really don't worry about saying the wrong thing in a round, just go with what feels natural, whether its our sorority or not. As a chapter member recruiting, some of my favorite conversations are about like mac and cheese, favorite places to online shop, or anything random. it'll also make you stand out in a good way, because its a refreshing conversation for us!