pi phi legacy cut

This happened to me kind of also!! I'm not a legacy but their president came and said hello to me on the first day then they didn't invite me back the next day...so strange

I am not a Pi Phi and I haven't met you so I have no idea what went through the minds of the girls that did talk to you and I am sure that, regardless, you are a wonderful girl (particularly considering that you did find a chapter to call home) but as a alumna of a sorority with knowledge of the proceedings that takes place with legacies, I figured I could fill you in. If a chapter is informed that a legacy will be rushing, they assign certain girls to chat with her (girls that most likely have recruited before, are more experienced and feel comfortable talking to a legacy, girls in exec positions, etc.) and it is also very common, if not required, that the president meets with a legacy. Also, my sorority requires that a legacy be asked back to at least second rounds (philanthropy rounds) as a courtesy. So, regardless of the experience you had the first rounds with Pi Phi, they were obligated to ask you back. Now, I am sure you are a great girl but perhaps the current Pi Phi's or this particular chapter did not see you fitting in with the current girls in the chapter and felt you'd be best else where and, thus, cut you. So, shorter version, they most likely had to (or at least like to) have the president and other older girls talk to a legacy, as well as invite them back to second rounds.

This is interesting because I’ve heard stories similar to this over the years here and there (legacy and not) about pi phi. If I had to guess, it’s a tactic to keep up their retention rates? You’re definitely not the first person this has happened to though! Glad you found the right place for you in the end.

Legacies are important to chapters for many reasons including because statistically they stay involved all four years. (Higher retention)
Legacies already have an emotional tie to a house before they walk through the door.
It is so important for houses to keep this in mind during selection, as the strength of a house is only as strong as its members.
Some houses value legacies more than others.
Yes you have to look past what your house perceives as the right look, grades etc for your house but you gain a stronger commitment & sisterhood. I know there are several TTU houses that embrace this which is awesome!!
Unfortunately, when you have 19-21 year olds making the selection decisions they don’t always see big picture (I didn’t)
This is why chapter advisors have such an important role. To enlighten members during the process.
Sounds like you really wanted to be, and would have been a great Pi phi! Sorry they didn’t value your legacy status and what that meant to you & could have meant to them (you had a loyalty to them before you walked in the door)
So happy though that you found a home that does value you!
You will love Greek life!

I know girls that had in house sisters get cut from those houses.

That’s terrible!
Some days these snotty members will have daughters that really want to be in their moms legacy sorority & karma will bite them in the a$&

Pi phi is super selective with girls, and they don’t mind cutting legacies. I’m sure they didn’t necessarily want to. keep in mind they may have seen you in a better place somewhere else, your grades, or whatever else it could be. Its better to be cut early and not lead you on. I am happy you found a great place and sisterhood!