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question about transfering

by: Transferr

I'm transferring to TAMU next fall as a sophomore and I really want to rush! I am going to go in with a completely open mind, but just from looking at their websites and reading about their philanthropies I have some that I am especially interested in: Pi Beta Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Chi Omega, and Kappa Alpha Theta. I realize that none of these are "top tier" and I am more than okay with that. Here's the thing.. My high school GPA and test scores (which I think I will need to submit) aren't impressive and were not good enough to get accepted to TAMU as a freshman. However, my college GPA and involvement are really good. I don't know any girls in the sororities that I am most interested in. Since I am not set on "top tier" and I have a high college GPA and good college involvement, should I be able to get a bid despite my lack of connections and poor high school stats? Thanks in advance! :)

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#1  by: A&M Greek   
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You'll be perfectly fine! It's honestly more about personality. Go in completely open minded. Don't listen to top middle or bottom tier stuff. Every house is different and you'll get a good feel for it during recruitment! Don't cut yourself short by being set on a few houses!

By: A&M Greek
by: HonestlyDec 11, 2013 11:44:57 AM

Not sure I agree with "A&M Greek" .... If the sororities see that your high school grades and test scores weren't good enough to get in as a freshman, what makes you think that they'll take you? They definitely won't. Also, you really do have to have connections.. Even to the ones you listed.

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#2  by: well   
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With low high school grades, youll be lucky to get a bid anywhere. Don't take it personally if you are dropped completely. It's worth a try though

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#3  by: Beg to differ   
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Your post alone is well written and you certainly don't seem like a dummy. I say go for it!

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#4  by: Transferr   
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I apologize, I should have been more specific. I didn't have bad high school grades - I had a 3.5 GPA, but I didn't take any AP classes or anything like that. My test scores weren't amazing, I got a 22 on my ACT. Lots of girls that went to my high school that pledged sororities at A&M were in all AP classes and had awesome test scores, so it made me worry that since I don't have those kind of high school stats that I probably wouldn't get a bid. Factor that into being a sophomore transfer with no real connections! Since then I have been doing really well in college (3.7 GPA) and I've proven that I can be involved in college activities while keeping a high GPA. Thoughts?

By: Transferr
by: Aggie GreekDec 11, 2013 11:36:14 PM

Academically, I think you're fine. People are uptight on GR and think if you're not perfect, you absolutely won't get a bid which is extremely false. Although it's competitive and connections do help a lot, I think as long as you keep an open mind & have a great personality you will do fine. Seriously, go into recruitment and fall in love with the experience! Being in a sisterhood was such a blessing for me and I hope it will be for you too!

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#5  by: Girl   
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If you are telling the truth about having a 3.7 college GPA, then you already have higher grades than most of the girls rushing you. Relax and enjoy recruitment!

By: Girl
#6  by: Sorry   
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OK, I am going to be completely honest with you. If your high school stats were not good enough to get you accepted as a freshman, no sorority will want you. They have so many girls that come in with awesome GPA's, test scores, and activities/leadership roles. Plus, many of these girls are freshmen. You will be a sophomore with not too awesome high schools stats. If you are transferring from a great university, you might have a slightly better chance, but if its community college or something you can forget about it. I'm sorry, but it's very competitive and by what you said you don't seem to measure up.

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#7  by: Real Truth   
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Obviously #6 isn't in a sorority or she would know better. If you rush as a sophomore, your high school grades never even come up. You submit your college transcript instead. Your grades are great. Keep an open mind and you'll do fine.

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#8  by: Really   
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What this is proving is each house is a tad different in the way they recruit, what they look for, and what they need. So I say sign up, go through recruitment and keep an open mind. A bid to any house is better than not being anything at all!

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#9  by: answer   
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Number 6 is right - they won't see your hs grades, just your college grades. You don't need to tell anyone that you didn't get in as a freshman. If someone asks, have an answer that isn't a lie but doesn't make you look less intelligent and capable than you are.

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#10  by: Transferr   
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When I called the greek life office I was told that I did need to submit my high school test scores and GPA. Are you saying that even though I submit these the sororities won't see them? Is it just to have on file or what? I don't understand.

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