Sororities help you develop lifelong friendships.
Sorority membership is a highly coveted aspect of college life for many young girls graduating high school. Since most sororities maintain high levels of secrecy, rushing can be a scary and unknown process that discourages some girls from even attempting to get a bid. While all sororities are radically different, a few basic preparatory steps can act as a study guide before the big rush. Once in, the sorority sister has access to social connections, charity events, sports activities and extracurricular activities that will make a huge impact on her college experience.
Instructions
1. Know what colleges you will be applying to and what sororities exist there. Study the statistics of each college, such as how many people attend each college, how many girls are given membership into the sororities each year and what sorority seems to best fit your personality based on their ideals and mission statement. Most college sororities have their own website giving basic details about the sorority.
2. Access the sorority's website page and research its mission statement and ideals. Contact other girls who are already in the sorority and ask them for basic information, such as what type of personality fits well and what their recruitment team is looking for. Give the person you speak to your name.
3. Learn the rush rules at the college you chose. Rules placed on sorority rush are created by the appropriate council at the college in question. At any given college, this is usually called the Panhellenic Council or Greek Affairs office.
4. Befriend and become familiar with girls in the sorority. Engage in volunteer events held by the sorority if they invite other students to participate. Show up to public events as often as possible.
5. Contact the head of recruitment for the sorority you are interested in to register. Fill out the necessary application and forms, pay the fee (if required) and submit the necessary items (such as a high school transcript and a few lines about yourself). Each application process is unique.
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