recruitment for sororitys
by: cavalierHow do the top tier sororitys like kappa, theta, tri delt recruit new members? Is it mostly based on who you know or where you're from? Do you need to be in GL to have fun?
#1 by: wahoowa
Commentby: BumpOct 31, 2016 8:57:43 AM
#2 by: honest
Yes, but it is extremely difficult without connections. Most of them select their pledge classes in advance through dirty rushing. To some degree, most sororities do this, but for the top tiers(esp kappa/theta) no contacts make it especially difficult. It is possible for tridelt and even more so for pi phi because I know girls in both who had 0 contacts going in and it worked out fine. Just hard to do.
by: anonSep 14, 2016 11:25:48 PM
so, what justifies a connection? do i have to be BFFs with someone or can it be an acquaintance from high school? basically someone i KINDA know vs. someone being a really close friend
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by: statisticsDec 26, 2016 10:55:01 PM
Stastically speaking, its already hard to get into a sorority in the first place. But to get a bid to the top 4 is even harder, especially if you factor in the girls that these sororities have already/picked or dirty rushed.
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by: HmmmDec 29, 2016 11:27:05 AM
it's not hard to get into one of the bottom tiers. At all. If you want to be in a sorority and aren't picky about which one then you can be in a sorority. A lot of girls would rather not be in ANY sorority if it's a bottom tier and I kinda don't blame them. You will be judged.
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by: Huh?Dec 29, 2016 1:07:42 PM
by: blahDec 29, 2016 1:47:45 PM
Unfortunately, a lot. Some after philanthropy, quite a few after house tours, and on top of that many girls decide to "suicide bid" at the end for various reasons (only put down one of the sororitys you have left) so if they don't extend you a bid you don't get one
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by: YupDec 29, 2016 3:23:16 PM
It can be harsh. Last year was the worst because recruitment was held before classes started, a lot of girls went back home after they dropped out. Most who drop out don't get asked back by the sororitys they like and just have bottom tiers left.
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by: NervousJan 5, 2017 8:48:42 PM
by: nopeJan 5, 2017 9:27:28 PM
by: CoachJan 14, 2017 7:19:06 AM
by: Whew!Jan 14, 2017 5:54:53 PM
by: WahooNov 2, 2016 11:32:22 AM
Not completely true. I knew people but wasn't dirty rushed. Things turned out ok for me but I was nervous on bid day. Ended up in top tier.
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by: wahoo cares?Nov 8, 2016 1:19:15 PM
by: Hoo cares?Nov 10, 2016 5:13:19 PM
#4 by: Anon
These girls have moved in the same social circles for years whether it's through the same schools, summer camps, vacation spots, sports teams, internships or european trips. If you can talk their talk then you'll fit in. You don't want to be part of their circle if you don't.
Dirty rushing goes on in all sororities to some degree. People know people from their home town.
#5 by: random
Came from completely random northeast town, ended up in top tier sorority. Genuinely think the girls are more cool and fun. Not knowing people is no biggie as long as you make a point of meeting girls over the course of first semester via rush dates w your friends who might know someone.
by: TrueOct 2, 2016 1:53:36 PM
You made not have had contacts coming to UVA but you had contacts going into recruitment. Glad you found your home. Smart girl to make use of your first semester.
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by: Totally disagreeOct 4, 2016 8:22:20 AM
Sororities nationwide are increasing in popularity primarily because of the networks and contacts they provide after college. Sororities are an investment in time and money, not just for 4 years but for a lifetime. Top tiers are usually top tiers nationally. This girl was smart to develop contacts her first semester, her membership in a top tier will pay off for years. If all you want is a social club then national reputation and tiers don't matter.
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by: come onOct 4, 2016 12:47:15 PM
I guess different girls have different priorities when picking a sorority. I was looking for girls I really vibed with, sisterhood, fun events, etc. I had no idea some were in it for the connections after graduation, to each their own I guess
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by: QuestionOct 5, 2016 5:55:07 AM
The original question was about how the top tiers recruit. It's not unlike getting into a college. Why not aim for UVA? Not everyone gets in and you'll be happy at Longwood but aim for as high as you can.
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by: HahaOct 5, 2016 11:37:17 AM
by: yikesOct 5, 2016 6:56:49 PM
Sounds like "haha" is in a top tier sorority and is kinda obsessed with that fact. I gotta agree with the others, wouldn't you rather be in a lower tier sorority that you fit into than a higher tier sorority that doesn't fit your personality? Idk i'm more about my happiness now than what connections i have after college
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#7 by: Um
The original question was about how top tiers recruit and I understand Theta and Kappa pick girls they know or have a lot of money. But what about the other top tiers like Pi Phi, Tri Delt, Aphi and DG? Is it looks? Grades? Involvement? I would appreciate some practcal advice on how to best approach the process. If I don't know anyone in these sororitys what is the best way to meet them? Thanks!
by: yepOct 6, 2016 10:57:11 AM
For Tri-Delt and Pi Phi, if you're attractive with a really funny/outgoing personality that def helps (also money/involvement/really high gpa). For Aphi and DG, if you're super attractive with an okay personality you're probably fine. As far as meeting people goes, I recommend getting involved in service clubs. A lot of girls in these sororities are involved, so the chances of meeting one are pretty high.
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by: UmOct 6, 2016 1:08:49 PM
#8 by: Hmmm
I find it amusing to see the argument against top tier sororities and using them as for networking and contacts in the future.
If using contacts is what gets you into a top tier sorority in the first place, wouldn't that naturally translate into your life after college? Isn't "dirty rushing" the equivalent of using the "old boys' network"?
It's a competitive world, we all worked hard to get into UVA in the first place. I had UVA alumni write letters of recommendation for me. It makes sense to me to aim as high as I can. The popularity of this thread tells me other girls sre thinking the same thing.
I work hard and I play hard. I want to be part of an awesome sisterhood that likes to do the same. I'm not looking for just a social club for four years. For me, this is a lifetime commitment. So for me, a sorority's national reputation is important. The top tiers tend to have the strongest nationals.
by: woahOct 7, 2016 10:02:51 AM
lol. i literally laughed at your post. " top tiers tend to have the strongest nationals." That's definitely not true, especially at UVA. Chi O, KD and ADPi are very strong nationally yet aren't top tier at UVA. At other public schools, the top tiers vary constantly.
Just some examples...
At University of Tennessee: the top tiers are Phi Mu/DDD (bottom is PiPhi)
At UNC Chapel Hill : the top tiers are: KD, DDD, XO and ADPI (bottom is Kappa)
At Ole Miss: the top tiers are: KD, XO, DDD
At Alabama: the top tiers are: AXO, Phi Mu, Kappa (bottom is Theta)
This clearly disputes your argument. #sorry
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by: HmmmOct 7, 2016 11:10:05 AM
I am well aware of the differences between schools which is why I said they TEND to have stronger nationals. I realize there are no absolutes.
I'm from the northeast and maybe we view sororities differently there. Virginia is as far south as I ever plan to live.
Other girls might want a social club for 4 years and that's ok. That's just not me. But I don't think I should be shamed for asking about what I can do to increase my chances for getting into a top tier. If it doesn't happen it doesn't happen.
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#9 by: Copied
Copied from another thread
Found this:
10 Largest Sororities by Members
Chi Omega: 300,000 members
Kappa Alpha Theta: 250,000 members
Delta Delta Delta: 238,000 members
Kappa Kappa Gamma: 235,000 members
Pi Beta Phi : 230,000 members
(tie) Kappa Delta: 230,000 members
Delta Zeta: 220,000 members
Alpha Delta Pi: 215,000 members
Alpha Chi Omega: 210,000 members
Zeta Tau Alpha: 207,000 members
Thought it was interesting that the top tiers are also some of the largest nationally.
Out of curiousity I looked up the rest on grounds
DG 205,000 members
APhi 200,000 members
Gamma Phi Beta 200,000 members
Sigma Kappa 160,000 members
Tri Sig 100,000 members
SDT 70,000
so the other tops DG and APhi are not too far from the others. had no idea Chi O was so big.
by: Math is your friendOct 16, 2016 4:55:28 PM
DG and APhi have a 100,000 difference between top tier nationally and them. They rank with Gamma Phi Beta which is also at UVA.
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by: Huh?Oct 17, 2016 10:26:39 AM
DG has 205k and Pi Phi has 230k. That's 25k, not 100k. Chi O is the largest sorority by a huge margin. Neither GPB, Chi O nor ADPi are top tier here but they all have very strong nationals.
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by: HmmmDec 26, 2016 8:46:09 AM
So it seems SDT and Tri Sig are bottom nationally as well as on Grounds. Makes sense I guess.
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by: HooOct 20, 2016 8:22:56 PM
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by: butAug 26, 2016 7:47:28 PM
Is it possible to be completely unknown before rush and still get a bad from a top sorority? Is everyone guaranteed a bid?
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