A few days ago
Brittany H

Sorority??

I am going to attend the University of Arizona next fall, and I am already planning on joining a sorority. I’m not quite sure how competitive the greek scene is at UofA, but I really want to know if it will be absolutely necessary for me to have a recommendation? All of the sororities claim it is optional, but you know how that goes…! I really don’t know anyone that has been in a sorority before to write a recommendation. Does anyone have any ideas or information that would be useful?

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A few days ago
HeyIt’sSusan

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The University of Arizona has a large greek system. I believe there are 14 NPC sororities. In my experience, recommendation letters are not absolutely necessary, but if there is a house that you really and they tend to be selective, it would help to have one. My recs were written by sorority alumni at church and “friends of friends.” Ask around now, you’d be surprised how many of your friends moms were Greek in college.

Other things that will help you get into a sorority…

1) High GPA…make sure it is above a 3.0.

2) Extra-curricular involvement is a huge plus. Don’t go overboard and join everything just to put it on your rush application, but dedicated service to a few organizations in high school shows that you will be dedicated to your sorority.

3) Keep a clean image. Meaning, make sure your facebook/myspace profile isn’t full of pictures of you drinking, making out, etc. Several girls were released from rush at my school this year because of their online persona’s. Try not to do anything wild and crazy that might come back to haunt you. You’d be amazed at what a small world it is.

4) Keep an open mind during rush week.

It is awesome that you are planning your greek experience so early. I wish you the BEST of luck and hope your sorority experience will be wonderful.

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