rushing and grades

The answer is yes we can check your grades before we bid. But only the president and or the rush chair will really know.

Yes, they will check grades (technically we have to) before giving bids. Each chapter's standard varies from a 2.25 to a 3.0, but the chapters with the lower standard aren't the ones you should want to be joining.

None of the brothers will know your specific GPA, but it always came up in bid discussions who did and didn't meet our GPA standard. No GPA, no bid.

better to try and met some guys and earn a bid even if you cant accept it bc of grades

Most fraternities and sororities look for you to have your grades up. A few people do not really care what you have, as long as you are below a 2.0 (you need that to graduate) Others are more strict on it. I know a few that want you to have a 3.0 or higher, but most will work with you if you fit in to the group well. I would just go out and be yourself, and focus on grades not just so you can join a frat, but so you can better yourself and set up chances in your future. Remember you are a college student first and foremost. Graduate!