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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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What Can a Sorority do for me Post-Grad?

After spending four years making incredible memories with lifelong friends-turned-sisters, it can be difficult to end your time as an active sorority member and begin a new chapter. While you may not be going to formals or having slumber parties in your Greek house anymore, a sorority can still do so much for you post-grad! It’s important to remember that Greek life isn’t just a four-year experience, it’s a forever one. Networking For most people, the “G” word is associated with job searching, career building and the start of adulthood. While “graduation” calls for celebration and excitement, it can also be a stressful time with a lot of change. Being a part of a sorority post-grad means continuing to have...

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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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When Should I Take My Sorority Recruitment Photos?

Sorority recruitment might seem like it’s in the distant future while you’re in the midst of planning for spring break, prom, graduation, and all of the exciting moments that come along with being a senior in high school—but it is far from it! Before the craziness of second semester senior life hits you in the upcoming weeks, take some time to slow down and prep for rush week. You’ll thank yourself later! In the beginning months of the year, there are a few tasks you should check off your list in order to stay on track with recruitment planning. This includes cleaning up your resume, drafting a cover letter, beginning to get your Sorority Packets in order, and snapping those...

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What Sorority Recruitment is Really Like at Texas Christian University | PART 1

Sorority recruitment is unique to each and every school! Although certain aspects of the process are similar, there are always certain things that make recruitment special at a particular school. At Texas Christian University, this is no exception. Going through sorority recruitment at TCU was a personal experience that changed my life for the better. In order to give you a better idea of what rush at TCU looks like, I am going to share what really goes down each day of recruitment!

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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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