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It honestly depends on the sorority. Some houses are picky in early rounds because they don't want to "waste anyone's time" if they know they ultimately won't want to extend a bid, but then in later rounds make softer cuts. Others don't really cut anyone in rounds 1 or 2 unless they seem nuts because they know how hectic those rounds are and don't feel it's fair to judge girls too harshly based on it. The cuts between rounds 3 and 4 for most houses are typically the worst ones because no one wants to bring someone in to pref because that's basically saying that they would potentially want them in the house and those girls will wind up somewhere on the bid lists. Try not to stress. Focus on class, relax, watch Netflix, and just trust the system. This really does work for the majority of girls despite hurt feelings during rush. If you maximize your options and give each house a chance the chances of you being happy are pretty high.

I would say that yes the next few rounds are when majority of cuts happen. This is because it gets more and more competitive as the rounds go on. I would try to become close with your rush group leaders because that is their job to help you. I personally had an awful experience with my four last year (didn't know anyones names, didn't care to get to know you etc..) but then plenty of my friends had amazing experiences with theirs! I think its really important to keep an open mind but also don't get your hopes up. That happened to me last year and I was quite crushed. Just because chapters ask you back the day before pref round doesn't necessarily mean you are going to get asked back again. At first I was skeptical about the house I was in but honestly it is now the best decision I have ever made. xo