the rush funnel

Based on the theory of the Joneses. This is just ridiculous. This is a private circle promoting their own. They check out nothing and if they do, let's just say it ain't thorough. You skipped me! Sorry! Moved on and doing great. $$$

This is from a year and half ago. Somebody is really disappointed with their new class and is desperately wanting to remind y'all that they used to be good.

The trouble with this theory is all the inferior, uncultured, poorer native Alabamans know all the top tier sororities and fraternities which exclusively belong to New Row will shun them and they stand very limited chances to pass the much much higher standards of New Row. Native Alabamans flock to Old Row because they know their place in the societal tier which is Alabama is at the BOTTOM of all ranks within the US and they will stand a much better chance with the BOTTOM TIER standards of Old Row. They will also be with their "own kind" and not be compared to the far wealthier, sophisticated, cultured OOS dominated houses on New Row where they have a very very slim chance to meet the much much higher bar to be given a bid.
So yes Old Row gets the bottom of the barrel first because they know Old Row is their best chance to get a bid because their same friends they have had from elementary school will hopefully get them a bid because they realize their chances are almost zero at the much more prestigious New Row houses.

The cool thing about Bama sororities is that money, social standing, and tradition play less of a role in the rankings now than they used to.

At Texas, Pi Phi, Kappa, and Theta will always be considered the best because they're the oldest and the wealthiest, even though they're not necessarily the prettiest, smartest, or most involved. AXO and Phi Mu wouldn't be considered good at Texas just because they're not "old money."

This seems like from past year's return rates

Who brought this OLD post up from the past! I have my theories but won't dare say who I think it is!

This is actually pretty good and I do not think the order of listing reflects return rates and the descriptions are not current, but it gives a good general impression so pnms can anticipate

This is several years old but there is still a lot of truth in the OP. I will say that I think Theta and Gamma Phi have improved greatly and should be placed in Level 2.

This post is from 3 years ago and things have changed.....no validity now

Things don't completely change in a few years but all it takes is one pledge class to completely change the outlook of a sorority. Stop dwelling on the past and work with what you have now!! We all know a few houses who definitely just ride on their old reputations as they are falling through the cracks.