1. Read the Recruitment/Rush brochure from your college as soon as you get it!

2. A complete resume can be very helpful.  Include anything you want the chapters to know about you.  Carefully select pictures or slides you send to the chapters as they may be blown up and studied by many women, both young and old.  For example, swimsuits or halter tops do not make good large pictures, but bright shirts and close-up portraits do.  You should be alone in the pictures.

3. Give careful thought to your clothes for each day.  You will ultimately be judged on your personal record, of course, but remember you will be making literally hundreds of first impressions each day and your clothes, hair, and make-up are a factor.  Cut-off denim shorts, skimpy halters or clothing that is cut-out would make you memorable in the wrong way.

4. Remember the old adage, “When in doubt, leave it out".  That means wear little jewelry and no watch (lest you be caught looking at it!).

5. No gum!  Maybe mints or Tic-Tacs.

6. Some schools allow you to carry a small purse; some do not allow them.  In either case, plan to carry practically nothing with you.  If you can take a purse or you have a pocket, consider taking a small notebook and pencil to make notes when you leave a party.  You could write names or questions you might want to remember.

7. Think of some questions you want answered beforehand about the chapter:  about that sorority's philanthropy, about members of that chapter in YOUR major, about a member's favorite activities, and about traditions and activities at the college.

8. There are some topics that you might guess would UNSUITABLE to discuss such as:  your personal party habits, your boyfriend, any negative opinion on Greek life, college life, or religion.  There is no appropriate time to use offensive language.

9. Smile in the face of any catastrophe!  It could rain on one of the rush days, and other problems occur – remain cheerful.

10. Remember that these chapters want you to like them and join them.  Be equally nice to all chapters, even the ones you think you may not be interested in.  Be open-minded, enjoy the people and attention!  It is a special time when all eyes are on you!  The best thing for you is the thing that will happen!

11. Do away with Digital Dirt. Make sure your MySpace and Facebook sites do not have anything negative on them. There should not be any references to alcohol or un-ladylike behavior. The sororities will check your site and form an opinion about you before they have even met you.

12. Turn off your cell phone or leave it at home so that it doesn’t ring, vibrate or otherwise distract you or your hostesses.  Your full attention needs to be on the event.

Recruitment / rush tips