What all goes into sorority recruitment?

It can seem easy. You talk to some of the members. The members will vote on you. You will vote on the members. Then, you get a bid.

Sounds easy enough, right?

B U T… it’s not that easy.

A lot goes into sorority recruitment. Like creating a social resume, getting recommendation letters, knowing how to small talk, picking out your outfits, knowing how to stay positive, etc.

This list can sound overwhelming, but you don’t have to stress out. I am going to breakdown exactly what you need to know to get a bid to your dream sorority. 

Is there a right way to do sorority recruitment? 

I hate to break it to you, but there is no right way to get a bid to a sorority.

However, I do have some helpful tips for you (and things not to do). These tips will help you show up as the most confident, best version of you. The members want to meet this version of you!

I get asked this question a lot, “I’m a Sophomore. Should I go through sorority recruitment?

My follow up question is, “Do you want to be in a sorority?”

If the answer is yes, of course you should! Don’t anything stop you from living your life. 

Here are 3 tips to help you out during recruitment!

It’s time for another babe diaries.

Check out the first one HERE. It’s all about Arizona State University.  

In today’s post, I interviewed Amanda. She runs a blog called The Happy Arkansan.

Amanda’s blog is an amazing place for millennials to learn about everyday things like career, fashion, and academics. You know, the advice we all need and want!

Make sure to check her out!

So…How does sorority recruitment work? How do you even get into a sorority?

Sorority recruitment can seem confusing. It’s hard to know where to start.

Don’t worry I am going to break it all down for you!

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE RECRUITMENT STARTS.

Standing out from the crowd can be hard during sorority recruitment.

Why?

All the potential new members are letting the sorority members run the conversations.

It’s okay to let them run the conversation. The members will have a list of questions for you to answer. They will try and form a connection with you... but it will be hard to stand out. Like really hard.

Why?

Everyone is talking about the same thing. How are the members going to know to invite you back when they just had the exact conversation with 20 other girls?

First impressions play a major part in your sorority recruitment score. You need to look and feel your very best.

B U T it does not stop there… you need to show off your personality and make connections with the sorority members. One great way to show off your personality is your personal style. Your personal style is how you will stand out from the crowd. It’s how the sorority members will get to know you a little better. You cannot just wear Lily Pulitzer and expect to get into a sorority.

Are the sorority members sending you hidden messages?

What do the conversations mean?

What does if mean if you are talking to the President or the Recruitment Chair or anyone who holds a position?

What does it mean if you are talking to multiple members or one member?

Today, I am breaking down all the conversational theories of sorority recruitment.

Pref is the final stretch of sorority recruitment. It’s the last day before you find your forever home. A N D … it’s a the most important round.

Why?

Pref is the last round you can ask questions. Then, you have to make your final decision.

You need to figure out which sorority is the best fit for you. So… you have to ask the hard questions.

What’s the difference between formal and informal sorority recruitment?

Where do I even start? There’s so much that goes into each one!

B U T… here are the basics. Formal recruitment is much larger and more competitive process. More girls go through formal recruitment.

Why?

It’s simple. They are able to meet all the sororities. They are able to have the experience you see in the movies. They get dressed up. They go through rounds and rounds of small talk. Then, they get to Pref and make their final decision. After hours of work, they run home to their new sorority and meet all their sisters.

Formal recruitment is great. However, it’s not the right fit for everyone.