sophomore rush advice

I had the same problem, my grades were too low, so I worked really hard freshman year to make sure my grades were as high as they could be so that I could rush and also for my future. This means that I didn't go out as much as my friends who joined sororities as freshmen, but my GPA was super solid (3.9-4.0 range) and I developed study skills and set myself up for success.

I rushed as a sophomore, and got into a sorority that two of my friends were in. They had casually introduced me to other sisters during freshman year, and I didn't even realize that my friends were working on the sorority side to recruit me, but in retrospect I can see that they definitely were. So I was very happy when I got a bid to my house, and I am happy to this day, even though people on this website would call it a less popular house.

The thing about going through as a sophomore is that it's way harder. The houses don't really want you because they're looking for freshmen primarily. And the fact that you have friends in the houses makes things significantly harder for you as a PNM, because you're expecting to have your friends pull for you...and I'm sure that they will, but it wasn't until after I had joined my sorority that I finally realized how hard it is to pull for someone on the other side. Your friend can be beautiful and smart and actively involved in activities, and the chapter could have had a great time meeting her...but membership selection can still be...rough.

...you need to drop this attitude about some houses being pretty good like the other poster said.

She's also right that as a sophomore you're not going to have the same choices as your friends have now. IU is the most competitive recruitment in the country. This means that recruitment is cutthroat and also that all our chapters here are high quality.

I rushed as a sophomore and am in an unhoused chapter...and I feel so lucky to have been chosen to be in my chapter.

You will get the sorority experience no matter what your letters are, as long as you have a good attitude, good attributes (grades, activities, etc.), and keep an open mind! You need to work on all three at this point.

I am in the same situation this year. I did get back 16 invites at the 16 party. Mostly good houses. I think I will get back my top 9 on Friday. It's not all lost when you are a sophomore. I think it could even be easier since you have a year behind you and it's easier to relate and socialize with the girls. Freshman look scared.

My advice to you OP would be to go in just like you would have if you had the grades this year meaning don't put yourself down for being a sophomore. Make the best out of this year so next year you can rush and have a great experience. ALL HOPE ISNT LOST. I am a Sophomore and I received a full 16 houses back and that's rare for anyone including freshman . All you have to do is be genuine and nice to absolutely everyone you talk to even if you know that you aren't interested in their house. Being respectful is key . Being your self stands out and that swhat will help you not your friends who will be in houses.

Why are there girls here giving advice about getting a bid as a sophomore when they don't have bids yet?

Op the best thing you can do is just do your best next year. And that means not listening to the negative comments, I hope you make the best of this year and next, good luck!!