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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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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...

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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Sorority Recruitment

If you’re reading this, your daily routine is more than likely full of Instagram stories, Tweets, Snapchats, Pins and much, much more. Social media is a HUGE part of our lives and is a great way to keep connected with others! It’s a source for funny cat memes, celebrity baby news, fashion inspiration and everything in between. We’re so lucky to live in a world with social media, but we also have to be careful about how we use it. Social media allows you the freedom to showcase exactly who you are in a way that is unique to you! Sororities DO look at your social media accounts prior to recruitment to gain a little more insight into your personality and to make...

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How to Make Your Sorority Packet Stand Out

A Recruitment Information Packet (aka Sorority Packet) is a bundle of goodness that’s all about you! From the outside envelope to the photos, resume, cover letter, and recommendation on the inside, each and every element is an opportunity to showcase your personality. A sorority packet is the first thing a sorority will see before you walk through the door of their house on day 1 of recruitment. It’s an extremely important tool for alumnae AND for sorority women, because it helps them get to know your strengths, accomplishments, and passions! So if everyone’s sending them, how do you make yours stand out? Customizing Your Sorority Packet Creating your sorority packet from the ground up is a chance to express yourself and have...

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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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