should i be embarrassed to rush alpha phi?

Coming from a guy, I wouldn't call it so much of a "tryhard." They don't walk around in super preppy clothes and hate on everyone else. I don't even think they are like actively trying social climb. They have just gotten better over the last few years and some of them let it go to their heads.

Most of them are actually pretty nice girls.

They are a stable middle tier house, which is much better than they were 4 years ago. There's some duds and some nice girls and most the people I know in it seem like they have a good time.

But regardless, you don't choose the sorority you join, they choose you. Go into rush with an open mind and no preconceived biases and you will end up somewhere you love

1. You may not even get into Alpha Phi. Legacy-status might get your foot in the door, but it doesn't mean that you automatically get a bid.

2. You have to rush all the sororities, not just one. It's not like fraternity rush where you can pick and choose where you go. You may not even like Alpha Phi at all and fall in love with another sorority. Or you might find that you love Alpha Phi.

3. Alpha Phi is a respectable sorority, and getting more respectable each year. And you should never be embarrassed of being a member of ANY sorority on this campus--they are all outstanding organizations and fill their own unique niche in the Greek System.

Their situation seems like a catch-22 to me--they're trying to improve their image, but the very fact that they're changing gives them "try-hard" status. So what's the actual deal/issue with them?

Also, to answer your question, take the first replier's advice and go into rush with an open mind. However I do know that the couple of girls who I know in aphi love it, just food for thought

No. Much better house than when I came to scho and they were solid then.