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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone want to commiserate anonymously about the experience? I have shown  as much restraint as I can muster and let DD lead the discussion which has been minimal before she intentionally shits it down. I sincerely hope she keeps an open mind after the last cut from 11 sororities down to 3 today. My only information is that these are not the 3 where she thought she had the best connection.  One friend thinks there were computer-generated GPA cuts last PM which could partly explain the outcome. I have friends whose daughters are also rushing but we are avoiding the details this week as the results are all over the place.

Experienced parents, will you share advice for parenting through the next cuts and likely disappointments?

I know that DD and others will need to dig into and develop their resilience and this is just a life event and not the goal. Still, hearing your thoughts and experiences  would be helpful for me.TIA![/quote]

DD went through the process last year.  It worked out for her and she loves her sorority and sisters.  BUT, I think the process was a surprise for many girls.  Most went in thinking there were enough spots for everyone, only to learn that there weren't.  The cut from 11 to 3 was brutal, and we know a number of girls who dropped out at that point because they weren't happy with their remaining choices.  There are a few avenues available even if a student drops out.  There are COBs (informal bids) that occur after rush if a sorority has a few remaining spots.  And a number of the "in demand" sororities inevitably have COB bids.

But it is an emotionally challenging process, and I wish you and your daughter the best as she navigates it.

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