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by: NervousWhat are the chances of not getting a bid from any house?
#1 by: Jr.
It's true that top retaining houses have to cut 3/4 of the girls after the first day, but lowest retaining houses only have to cut 1/4. Since those houses get to keep more throughout the week, you get to know them and have girls who really like you and fight to have you stay. That being said -- unless you have terrible grades and or reputation, or no recs -- it's rare to get no bid at all.
Comment#2 by: Also...
I agree with the above poster and there is one other way you really hurt your chances of getting a big: If you "suicide".
That means you go to two pref parties but decide you absolutely don't want a bid from one of the houses so you only list one house. That's a sure way to kill your chances of getting a bid. No matter what, do not do this...many girls actually wind up loving their house even if they didn't think they would.
by: butJul 21, 2017 11:55:47 AM
Some of these were girls who were completely cut from rush while a lot of these numbers were girls who chose to drop out because they either didn't like their options or they decided that greek life wasn't for them.
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by: RebJul 21, 2017 1:00:28 PM
I don't think there's any way to get these numbers but it would probably be even more reassuring to PNMs to see that "dropped" vs. "dropped out" number.
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by: Good luckJul 21, 2017 7:15:26 PM
There were women who did not receive bids. However the biggest difference between the registered recruitment number and the extended bid number was due to the personal choice of withdrawing from the recruitment process or suiciding. Usually it takes an extreme grade risk to not receive a bid, but even less desirable grades can be overlooked with the right connections to certain sororities and/or having a stellar resume in spite of the grades.
Recruitment is stressful but can also be fun if you go in with the right attitude. I wouldn't add extra stress by worrying about not receiving a bid. If you really want to be a part of Greek life you should be able to find your home.
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by: ?Jul 21, 2017 7:44:11 PM
I read all the time "have a great resume" - what does that mean??? I'm a rising senior and will be going through recruitment next year. What are we suppose to put on our resume besides GPA, test scores, legacies, athletics and clubs? Any input is welcome- thanks.
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by: @?Jul 21, 2017 8:21:17 PM
Your resume should include everything you just said, and you will want to emphasize leadership opportunities, awards you received, if you volunteered in your community, and anything that might make you stand out in a good way.
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by: yes and noAug 3, 2017 7:43:08 AM
You're pretty much right but with one exception: girls who suicide put themselves at risk for not getting a bid. Someone who did this posted above about how this actually does happen.
And I have known of a few girls who somehow fell through the cracks - it's rare, but it has happened and it wasn't because of being released. But for the most part, everyone who rushes - and does not suicide - does get a bid.
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#6 by: ~~~
Aside from lack of recs/connections, bad grades, reputation issues, not ranking strategically, or suiciding, there are a few PNMs who are so socially awkward/shy that they get released.
PNMs who are heavier or less conventionally attractive can always offset that by dressing well and projecting confidence, but if you can't make basic small talk for 10 or 15 minutes, it's going to put you at a disadvantage.
by: pnmAug 4, 2017 12:12:59 AM
by: .Aug 8, 2017 9:10:16 PM
My Gamma Chi told me the same thing on pref night 2015. She said the computer automatically kicks you to the bottom of the bid list of the house you suicide. Idk if that was true or if it's just a scare tactic. I wouldn't know because I suicided and was cut but I also had no connections so no surprise there. My Gamma Chi did lie (not sure if it was intentional or not) to me about some stuff and so did other pan people so brush up on the facts of how rush really works if you can talk to an insider. Don't take everything they tell you to the bank.
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by: MoAug 4, 2017 1:01:57 AM
Don't suicide.
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