What Questions Are Asked During Sorority Recruitment?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Why did you choose this college/university? …
  • What's your major? …
  • Where are you from? …
  • Why are you interested in Greek life? …
  • Did you do anything fun over the summer? …
  • Do you have any plans for involvement on campus? …
  • What were you involved in during high school? …
  • Do you have any volunteer experience?

How do I prepare for sorority recruitment?

  1. Keep An Open Mind. This is the most important pieces of advice. …
  2. Ask Questions. When you go through recruitment it is easy to fall into the routine of letting the members you talk to lead the conversation. …
  3. Be Yourself. …
  4. Wear Comfortable Shoes. …
  5. Decorations Aren't Everything.

What should you not ask during sorority recruitment?

  • Speak positively about your sorority and sisters in your chapter.
  • Avoid talking about sorority drama.
  • No swearing or cussing.
  • Don't lie about your sorority.
  • Don't speak negatively about other sororities or fraternities.
  • Don't guarantee PNMs a bid to your sorority.

What do you say in a sorority recruitment?

Tell Them About Yourself



Be yourself, but share yourself

. The sorority members want to get to know you, so be ready to share your qualities, interests, and passions that make you YOU.”

What PNMs should I ask during sorority recruitment?

  1. What did you do in high school? …
  2. Have you done any philanthropic work? …
  3. How do you like [the name of your school] so far? …
  4. Why did you decide to come out for recruitment? …
  5. What did you do this summer? …
  6. Are you looking into any other clubs or other extra-curricular organizations?

What do they ask you during rush?

  • 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) How did you choose your major? 3) What are your hobbies? …
  • 1) Tell me about your new member program. 2) What is a Big Sister/Little Sister? …
  • 1) “Do you know so-and-so in your sorority?” Duh! 2) If you plan to name drop, stick to women you know in that sorority.

What should PNMS ask during recruitment?

Below is a list of sample questions

Potential New Members

(PNM) might ask before joining. How many people are in ____ major (your major)? Can you tell me about academic resources? How does the chapter support and reward academic success?

What is the number 1 sorority?

You can look at their overall membership or their number of chapters active on college campuses. The largest sorority by membership is

Chi Omega

, also called “Chi O,” and the largest sorority by active chapters is Alpha Omicron Pi, or “A O Pi” for short.

What do sorority girls ask during recruitment?

  • What type of sisterhood events does your sorority hold?
  • How did you meet your Big or Little?
  • What is your favorite thing to do with your sorority sisters?

Can you not get a bid for a sorority?

It happens. Even though Panhellenic tries very hard to get a house match for every girl,

sometimes a PNM does not receive a bid

. This is truly a very, very rare occurrence. … But sometimes, a PNM does not receive a bid at the end of sorority recruitment.

How do sororities choose you?

Mutual selection starts with the Panhellenic

Council looking at your rankings

and the score the sororities gave each potential new member. Then based on these lists, they optimize the best schedule for you! … If you vote to keep the sorority AND you are on the top of the sorority's list, you will be invited back.

What can I bring to a sorority?

  • Leadership Potential. Leadership potential in sororities is crucial because there are TONS of leadership positions to be filled in sororities.
  • Genuine Interest In Sorority Life. …
  • Love For Education.
  • Willingness To Volunteer.
  • Strong Values And Passion About Something.

How do sororities score you?

HOW ARE YOU SCORED? It is simple.

Every round of sorority recruitment, you get a score

. Your score for each round is added (or averaged) together to get an overall score.

What do you say during Pref round?

  • Why did you choose to join your sorority?
  • Are there any leadership positions for new members?
  • Are there sisterhood events?
  • What is your favorite memory?
  • How has being in a sorority changed your college experience?

What sororities should I ask on Philanthropy Day?

  • What does your sorority's philanthropy mean to you?
  • How do you personally get involve with your chapter's philanthropy?
  • Are there any events that your chapter puts on to promote your philanthropic partner?
  • How can new members get involved with your chapter's philanthropy?

Is being in a sorority worth it?

For many,

the costs of joining a sorority are worth it

. The experiences and friendships had during the college years can be valuable, and Greek life can provide important networking opportunities to support future careers.

Carlos Perez
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Carlos Perez
Carlos Perez is an education expert and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with youth. He holds a degree in education and has taught in both public and private schools, as well as in community-based organizations. Carlos is passionate about empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential through education and mentorship.