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04-14-2013, 12:15 AM
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Texas A&M rush as a junior
I was just wondering how weird it would be if I rushed at Texas A&M as a junior. I go to a school in Chicago right now and they don't really have sororities at my school, but I will be transferring to Texas A&M next year(fall 2014) and really want to join a sorority and want to know your thoughts on that!
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04-14-2013, 12:28 AM
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haha what a small world! I am originally from Texas and then went up to school in Chicago but had a hard time at rush and ended up coming home and now I am trying to transfer to Texas A&M! Much luck!
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04-14-2013, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JustBrowsing123
I was just wondering how weird it would be if I rushed at Texas A&M as a junior. I go to a school in Chicago right now and they don't really have sororities at my school, but I will be transferring to Texas A&M next year(fall 2014) and really want to join a sorority and want to know your thoughts on that!
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Weird?? no. But successful? I wouldn't count on it. It will be really, really rough. Hopefully you have stellar grades and will get recs for EVERY chapter. Read the multitude of threads about SEC rush here.
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04-14-2013, 06:02 AM
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Texas A&M does have an upperclassman quota for those that go through formal recruitment as sophomores/juniors/seniors.
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04-14-2013, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by APhi4Ever
Texas A&M does have an upperclassman quota for those that go through formal recruitment as sophomores/juniors/seniors.
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True. But not all houses use it. High GPA in tandem with the letters of recommendation, etc, will increase your odds, but you have to understand the odds are against you. Keep your options open, don't go in thinking you want to be a AB or ABC and you will have a better chance.
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04-14-2013, 10:17 AM
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Like the others said, hopefully you have great grades and have been involved in extracurriculars along the way so you have a good resume. Get recs for EVERY group and keep an open mind.
I say go through recruitment...you never know until you try and even if you don't get a bid, you'll make new friends along the way.
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04-14-2013, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pinapple
True. But not all houses use it. High GPA in tandem with the letters of recommendation, etc, will increase your odds, but you have to understand the odds are against you. Keep your options open, don't go in thinking you want to be a AB or ABC and you will have a better chance.
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Yes, that is correct. Just because there is an upperclassman quota does not mean every chapter has to use it.
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04-14-2013, 04:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pinapple
True. But not all houses use it. High GPA in tandem with the letters of recommendation, etc, will increase your odds, but you have to understand the odds are against you. Keep your options open, don't go in thinking you want to be a AB or ABC and you will have a better chance.
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The information that I have indicates that every house but one matched to the secondary quota number in 2012. Not that this means they all will next year, nor does it mean that an upperclassman has a snowball's chance. But I think it's worth noting that UC quota was almost universally used last year.
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04-14-2013, 07:41 PM
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I can't remember upper class quota last year at A&M but it was in the high teens maybe 17- 18 ???. Something like that. While there are no guarantees, your chances at A&M are better than most as long as you optimize your options and have the qualifications the chapters are looking for in a member. All you can do is try.
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04-14-2013, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pbear19
The information that I have indicates that every house but one matched to the secondary quota number in 2012. Not that this means they all will next year, nor does it mean that an upperclassman has a snowball's chance. But I think it's worth noting that UC quota was almost universally used last year.
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In general, doesn't the upperclassman quota *generally* favor sophomores transferring in, especially those coming from colleges like Blinn?
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