second time rushing

That's really weird that you got dropped because the overwhelming majority of people get a bid in FFR. I wonder what you could have done? Did you just not get a bid at your favorite house, or no bid AT ALL?

Did you dress appropriately?
Did you answer all the questions they had politely, and maybe had some of your own?
Were you polite and kind and smiled a lot?

You should try COBing. It's a different and more relaxed process that may be better suited for you. Some houses only do COB, so you'll have some new houses to try. You usually go on coffee dates or attend small parties to meet the sisters of a house. This may give you a huge advantage since you spend more time getting to know members of a house, rather than having strictly timed interactions with each house or member.

You should try COBing. It's a different and more relaxed process that may be better suited for you. Some houses only do COB, so you'll have some new houses to try. You usually go on coffee dates or attend small parties to meet the sisters of a house. This may give you a huge advantage since you spend more time getting to know members of a house, rather than having strictly timed interactions with each house or member.

I've always been under the impression that if a girl maxes her options everyday then she will be guaranteed a bid? Also, i feel like you put too much emphasis on your lack of connections and having to work. Most people don't have connections when rushing and it's almost better to be a completely fresh face. Also your lack of summer travel doesn't matter, most people don't travel, that's a superficial thing, what matters is that you're personable and can hold a conversation well. Final note, why don't you wear make up? Yoi should wear it during rush at the least so you can make yourself as presentable as possible, you say you're set on being a sorority girl, you need to at least try to fit the part.

So many people rushed this year that even if you maximized your lists you could still get dropped. Also if you got dropped last year you are very likely to get dropped next year especially since you are a going to be a sophomore. Not having connections isn't gonna help that much. It's a very superficial process so if you weren't wearing the nicest clothes or looking your very best everyday fairly likely you will be getting dropped. Sorry. But that's the truth. The only house that ONLY does Cob is aephi. Other houses do too but only if they didn't meet house total. I recommend cob. You are most likely to get into a better house too.