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Sorority recruitment in the time of COVID: What it was like to go through rush at Auburn University during the pandemic

Photo courtesy of @maddyworleyy This year has been a whirlwind for us all! Our lifestyles have been totally flipped upside down, and we’ve had to adapt to the times in a unique way due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, sorority recruitment was very different across the country, but PNMs still trusted the process and found their way home. So what was it like actually going through recruitment this year? We sat down with Maddy Worley, a freshman at Auburn University, and learned all about her rush experience—an experience that proves everything happens for a reason. Not one knows what the future holds, but it’s looking more and more likely that social distancing regulations will continue throughout the spring. If...

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Advice for the Girl Who Didn’t Get the House She Wanted

Sorority recruitment can be uncomfortable, overwhelming and downright confusing at times! We all know that committing to a forever home in such a short amount of time is kind of a crazy situation. And for all you 2020 rushees, things are even crazier with online events, constant changes and extra safety precautions in light of COVID-19. Emotions will go to a lot of different places during rush, and it can be difficult to separate your mind from your heart when making these big decisions…and that’s ok! When you’re in the middle of the process, it’s important to stay open and remember that everything happens for a reason. While you may have your heart set on a certain house, we encourage...

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What is a Suicide Bid in Sorority Recruitment? The Dangers of Single Preference Voting

The recruitment process is different for everyone and overwhelming for many...and that’s to be expected! You’re in a new place, meeting new people, and you’re hearing sorority terms that you’ve never heard before. One of those not-so-familiar phrases might be “suicide bidding.” Although the rush process is unique to each school, they’re all similar in the fact that you’ll list your top houses after each round to help determine which parties you’ll attend the next day. You’ll receive a score from every sorority, and you’ll give every sorority a score too! When you get to the final pref day, it’s important to rank your remaining sororities according to the best fit for you. So what is a suicide bid? A...

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What Will Fall 2020 Recruitment Look Like in Texas?

It’s no secret that the world is looking a little different these days. Our lives have been flipped upside down and technology has become one of our best friends! With the health and safety of everyone in mind, most Texas schools will be conducting fall 2020 recruitment in a totally new way. So what will that look like as a PNM? Fall recruitment information has been released with little detail for many large Texas universities. And the truth is, things are still changing on a daily basis! Here is what we know: University of Texas Online registration for Panhellenic recruitment is open now until August 2nd and all applications must be submitted online (check out our digital templates for some...

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Going Through Sorority Recruitment as a Woman of Color: What You Need to Know

Here at Sorority Packets, we’re thrilled to have grown an online community of more than 10,000 Potential New Members from across the country...and counting! We receive questions about the sorority recruitment process each and every day, and we want you to know that we take your inquiries to heart and do our best to respond to each and every one. While everyone has their own fears and concerns, we were recently asked what it’s like to rush as a woman of color. To answer this question, we sat down with Maiya Burns, a 2019 graduate of the University of Texas who pledged Chi Omega as a sophomore transfer student. As a former student athlete, Maiya knew she wanted to join...

Meet Crystal

Hi, I'm Crystal DelaHoz, a senior portrait photographer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. I launched SororityPackets.com in the spring of 2016 after consulting with countless senior girls and their mommas about the sorority recruitment process. This blog + our entire brand exists to guide you to and through sorority recruitment...no stress required!

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