rushing spring semester? sorority recruitment
by: ChiTownLovin
Hi guys! This is my first post on here
Im a sophomore transfer at GWU - this is my first year. I didn't rush this semester bc I really didn't know about it and I never got into the whole "sorority' and being a "sorority girl" thing. However, being here has definitely opened me up and now I really want to do it and regret not rushing this semester. I have always felt out of place and want a sense of belonging and be a part of a sisterhood.
I am thinking about joining DPE - the professional foreign service sorority but Ive heard professional ones are completely different to social ones.
Can someone give me tips on spring recruitment and rushing spring semester? Im interested in APhi, ADPi, and KappaSigma. What about rushing next Fall, my junior year?
And what about rushing DPE and a social sorority at the same time next semester?
Thank you!
#1 by: .
APhi doesn't take sophomores/juniors/seniors, like ever, so count them out. I personally would not rush ADPi, they're going downhill reallyyy fast and just aren't very nice or fun (doubt theyre doing spring rush anyway). Sigma Kappa is a good choice (and they may do spring rush), not sure if they're willing to take a junior though.
Don't know a whole lot about DPE but I'm pretty sure there are many girls in it that are also in panhellenic sororities as well so you can definitely do it.
But have a bit more of an open mind when it comes to the panhellenic sororities, dont just consider the 3 you listed.
Commentby: PanhelNov 11, 2013 2:13:58 PM
by: noOct 9, 2013 3:06:27 PM
#3 by: ChiTownLovin
Cool! Thanks! What is spring rush like? Do you mind shedding some light on the process for that? Am I at a disadvantage for being a transfer? I mean loads of people transfer, most in junior year, isn't that unfair that some sororities just do freshmen? I'm a sophomore but suppose these SK or APhi doesn't do Spring Rush then Id have to wait until Im a junior...
#4 by: straight up
It's going to be hard to join one as a junior. I would contact panhel to find out which are spring rushing and how you can sign up- some could be invite only which Alpha Phi and Kappa Delta have done so you'll need a sister to invite you. Others like Delta Gamma and Phi Sig have done open house where anyone can go. Spring rush is just casually chatting with the sisters basically and they decide if they like you. Open your mind up to whichever ones are spring rushing or you'll likely end up disappointed.
#6 by: Transfer Too
A lot of chapters have transfers in them so I wouldn't worry about that at all. Out of the ones you mentioned, I highly doubt they are doing spring rush, I know APhi and SK are 100% not doing spring rush though. Alpha Phi doesn't take in transfers or anyone that isn't a freshman so they're probably out of the question for you. SK has several transfers in their current PC, but like I said they aren't doing spring rush, but you should for sure rush in the spring and then you can see which ones are a good fit for you!
by: ChiTownLovinOct 8, 2013 8:16:44 PM
Oh, what? How would I find out for sure who's doing spring rush? It seems like many people on here have mentioned that SK will be doing spring rush. The more I learn about them, the more I like them and want to pledge them. They are a mix of smart diverse unique girls with a strong sisterhood, which is exactly what I'm looking for. I have been regretting not rushing in the fall but then again, I wasn't really in to it. I don't want to wait a year until my junior year and have that as a disadvantage. Ive heard that there is a junior transfer in their PC this year.
Ugh. :(
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#7 by: roses
You really made a big mistake not rushing this year. But honestly, keep an open mind- you have no idea if SK is really the right one for you. And even if you like them, that doesn't mean they will want you. Don't be close minded. Later in the year it will be announced which are spring rushing and you should go to each house and see if it's right for you! Don't write anyone off, even Phi Sig has its merits.
by: ChiTownLovinOct 10, 2013 3:41:22 AM
Thank you roses, I feel even more worse now. But like I said, I never ever imagined joining a sorority, especially a social one. I wanted to DPE because they're a professional foreign service sorority. I had absolutely no idea how different professional and social ones actually are. The more I hear about DPE on campus the more I hear they're focused towards just IR and networking, not really their sisterhood. Ive never felt like I fit in or had a sense of belonging bc I moved around a lot, which is now why I want to join a social one and SK seems to be the strongest when it comes to their sisterhood and at the same time they are well liked and well respected.
How would it be if I rushed junior year? Does SK do COB if they didnt make quota? I mean what are my options?
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by: errOct 10, 2013 8:05:37 PM
Sk is VERY selective... I mean they want really pretty, fun girls and I have no idea who you are or what you look like. But you are going to have to meet one and ask her yourself if they're doing COB, I'm not in SK so I don't know. But seriously, keep your mind open. Chances are you won't get into SK as a junior so you should consider spring rushing a chapter like Pi Phi which has a VERY strong sisterhood, even if they don't focus on looks the way SK does.
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by: wellNov 11, 2013 2:16:49 PM
yeah sk is GREAT but they are really really selective. So many girls get dropped by them during recruitment. I heard they had the highest retention rates this fall. Just don't put all your eggs in one basket... see what the other ones are like
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#8 by: Yap
Girlfriend SK is top tier, they have to want you too, it's not just that you want them they have to want you too. Don't go into it only thinking one sorority and end up disappointed. Go through it you may end up in phi sig or pi phi or aspire or sk. If you go already thinking you know what you want, you may not find the right fit,
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by: noOct 9, 2013 3:05:46 PM
sigma kappa NEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVVERRRRRRRRRR does spring rush. NEVER have and NEVER will. they did take a junior this year though, i think
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