How difficult is it to get into a sorority at a Big 10, SEC or ACC?

[Anonymous]

Seriously? Had to be a troll. Or someone incredible cringey.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not much has changed over the years with “elite” at say, UIUC or UVA, it’s always Theta, usually the best-looking, most connected (VIP parents), and wealthiest. If you look at old yearbooks it’s eerily the same look

UIUC? The one in Illinois? That is a total nerd school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:if a girl goes through recruitment and maximizes her options all the way, she will get a bid somewhere. it may not be any of the houses she hoped for. if she does not maximize options, she might end up without a bid.

“Maximize her chances” means pick the popular house at every opportunity

[Anonymous]

I think it's extremely difficult at SEC schools. I know a few girls who were rejected last year. (smart, outgoing, pretty girls from the DC area).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if a girl goes through recruitment and maximizes her options all the way, she will get a bid somewhere. it may not be any of the houses she hoped for. if she does not maximize options, she might end up without a bid.

“Maximize her chances” means pick the popular house at every opportunity

Correction: UNpopular - most unpopular

[Anonymous]

Tell your daughter to start building her social media presence sophomore year of HS.

I’m not joking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not much has changed over the years with “elite” at say, UIUC or UVA, it’s always Theta, usually the best-looking, most connected (VIP parents), and wealthiest. If you look at old yearbooks it’s eerily the same look

UIUC? The one in Illinois? That is a total nerd school.

and the state flagship

[Anonymous]

The level of competitiveness varies tremendously by school. You can’t really lump them together by conference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The level of competitiveness varies tremendously by school. You can’t really lump them together by conference.

this

and almost every single girl will get into a sorority. It is very rare for a girl to be dropped from all (as opposed to dropping out of rush because she didn’t get her top choice).

Fraternity rush, however, is a different beast.
There no guarantees, no chapter has to take any certain number, and you either match what they’re looking for or you don’t. Most frats only take who they really want, and if that means taking fewer guys one year, so be it.

[Anonymous]

speaking of Big10 and ACC, how does this apply to sororities and frats and Duke and Northwestern? Any difference or pretty much the same?

[Anonymous]

My daughter doesn't want to go this type of schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not much has changed over the years with “elite” at say, UIUC or UVA, it’s always Theta, usually the best-looking, most connected (VIP parents), and wealthiest. If you look at old yearbooks it’s eerily the same look

what is UIUC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not much has changed over the years with “elite” at say, UIUC or UVA, it’s always Theta, usually the best-looking, most connected (VIP parents), and wealthiest. If you look at old yearbooks it’s eerily the same look

You can’t make generalizations between colleges like that. Every sorority is completely different at every college. There are plenty of colleges where Theta is the bottom sorority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not much has changed over the years with “elite” at say, UIUC or UVA, it’s always Theta, usually the best-looking, most connected (VIP parents), and wealthiest. If you look at old yearbooks it’s eerily the same look

UIUC? The one in Illinois? That is a total nerd school.

and the state flagship

By no means is it known for having competitive sororities. At all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter doesn't want to go this type of schools.

Wow, such an insightful, helpful comment that really moves this discussion forward. Thanks so much for being here today.