rush lists

I wouldn't listen to your roommate. Tensions get high before rush this is when rumors get started, Its called "tent talk" and take everything people say with a grain of salt. Keep your head down you focus on yourself.

First, I wouldn't worry. Almost everyone who goes through rush all the way gets a bid. It's rare not to get a bid. Second, what she likely is referring to is that the top tier houses pretty much know who they're going to bid - that's because those houses are mostly Mississippi/Memphis girls so they know all the girls coming through rush - high school, etc. friends. Sometimes an OOS girl makes it in, but usually those with tight connections n a house, although one or two non-connected girls get in too.

The mid-tier and lower-tier -- all full of great girls - don't do this (some mid-tier houses do have girls they know they want, for sure) so your odds will be better with them.

And as for your roommate? Maybe she is tight with girls in a house or two (like Jackson and Memphis girls might be), but that does not mean she is on their list although they may be rushing her hard because they know (and want) her.

Enjoy the week, try to stay calm, ignore tent talk, and pay attention to which house feels like home. Tons of OOS girls without connections get into houses every year. You can too.