How To Get Into a Fraternity or Sorority
- December 15, 2008
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Writer
William_Kim
Music (track 2)
James Panepinto
Voice Over Artist
Georgia Haege
Director
Nick Stovall
Art
DJ Clulow
Increase your chances of “Going Greek” with these helpful tips.
You Will Need
- Time to attend rushes
- And a willingness to endure pledge week
- Letters of recommendation from former members
Step 1: Attend rush party
Attend the rush party for the organization of your choice. This typically takes place early in or before the school year.
It’s wise to check out several organizations in case you don’t get into your first choice.
Step 2: Be yourself
Like your mom always said, be yourself! There’s no point in joining a fraternity or sorority that doesn’t accept the real you.
Step 3: Ask alum for recommendation
If you’re worried about your chances, ask an alum of the fraternity or sorority to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Don’t know any alums? Spread the word among friends and family; someone is bound to know someone.
Step 4: Make it through pledging
Once you’ve been offered a bid, make it through “new member education,” also known as pledging.
Step 5: Maintain grace & humor
Maintain your grace and good humor through pledging—which might involve silly or embarrassing antics, but not ultimately dangerous stunts. This will boost your chances of being accepted.
Step 6: Enjoy induction ceremony
Enjoy the induction ceremony. You’ve made it!
Eighty-five percent of Fortune 500 executives are “Greek,” meaning they belonged to a fraternity or sorority.
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Comments (1)
Frats are also a great place for free food during rush week...definitely help me out as a hungry college kid.
over 3 years ago by clayton
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