wish you knew

You will never know why a house cut you so don’t make assumptions in your head! It will just make you hateful when in reality you may have been cut for a very small/insignificant reason! Every house at OU is good which is why it is so competetitve! Keep in mind that every house has cool girls and you will find friends no matter where you end up. Often a house will cut you because they don’t think you will fit in - this seems harsh but in the end it’s better for you!! You don’t want to be in a house that you don’t fit in, just because it’s a “top house”. Greek life and recruitment can be an amazing experience you just need a positive outlook. Don’t set your heart on any house because you WILL be disappointed. Also, don’t trust stereotypes.... it’s much different once you are in a house!! Sorry, I know this is so many things but I wish every PNM knew these things!!! You will get out of it what you put into it!!

complete honesty here, if you don’t know someone in that house, don’t have a 4.0 gpa, or aren’t loaded with money then don’t expect a bid from a “top house”.

One of the biggest and most impactful pieces of advice I received through rush was that you shouldn't feel you have to change who you are to be in a certain house. If you go through rush and feel that you don't fit in, but love a house for its' "rank" or reputation, take a minute to think about the importance of even joining a sorority (or any organization for that matter). You are the best version of yourself- there is no need to try and reach for a version that is not who you truly are. College is difficult enough, and reinventing yourself to fit into a house that isn't you is exhausting and really not worth the time. There are so many houses and the one you feel comfortable in is the one for you. Thats how I knew- I instantly felt at home with the girls. Reputation and rank and all of that nonsense shouldn't be the decision maker. (Also, this website is NOT a good way to determine a house, its about what YOU experience).

Legacies and non-freshman have it the hardest. The chances of getting a stupid "top house" or whatever is limited unless you are a legacy for that house, or are an outstanding freshman in money or grades. Legacies who declare themselves get cut from other houses immediately, as do sophomores and up. Know it's not you. Go in with an open mind, and observe your surroundings. Do you like it there? Do you feel that you're having a genuine conversation? How comfortable are you? These are the questions to ask. Not, why didn't I make it this round? Why did I get cut, etc. Good rush girls, and if you don't feel it at all, some houses do spring rush, too.

I rushed last year as a freshman and by the 2nd day was cut from every top house. i was heart broken and confused. later as the year went on i learned almost every girl that gets a bid from a top house is either a legacy, top of their class or has lots of money. so don’t be surprised if you get cut from the top 5. with that being said there are plenty of other houses that are great and usually get those girls that are super fun and pretty and active but weren’t legacies and didn’t have loads of money. PLEASE, don’t drop out of rush!!! Go through until the end and if you aren’t happy with your house you can choose to drop then and possibly try spring rush. but give it a try and really do go in with an open mind or you will be upset

It is completely normal to have less than 8 houses on round 2. And also normal to have less than 5 houses in round 3. It only takes one house to invite you back. And luckily all the houses at OU are solid and can offer you a great sisterhood experience. So even if you have only 1 house. Don’t drop. Give it a chance. It will be worth it.

The only advice I can really give is don’t give a damn about ranks. If your only goal is to be in a “top house” then you don’t deserve to be in a sorority.

Do houses really cut you because you’re a sophomore?

First Round there are 1100 girls. There is nothing you did during your visits that made them keep or cut you. Unless you really made a bad impression. It is about Grades, Recs and Resumes.

Keep an open mind about all the houses. They all have some great girls.

And just a helpful tip, avoid the toxic talk. Try to keep it positive. Talk about what you liked about each house. Avoid criticizing a whole group on the 15 minutes you spent with one girl. You don't want to have negative thoughts about the only houses that invite you back.

Wait we’re going to find out by tonight?? Rush is a lot harder than I thought