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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...

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What are my Sorority Packet Options? Complete Sorority Packets, Editable Sorority Packet Templates, and Sorority Resume Templates for Microsoft Word and Pages

From shopping for dorm room essentials to spending time with family and friends at home, you will have A TON of things to sort out before starting college. Tackling sorority recruitment prep in the midst of all the craziness and changes happening due to COVID-19 might seem impossible...but you shouldn’t have to go through it alone! We’re here to make the process of creating a sorority packet as easy as possible and would LOVE to take some of the work off your plate. With more options than ever before, you’re sure to find a sorority packet that’s a perfect fit for you. Let’s explore a few of them now! Tier 1: Complete and One-of-a-Kind Sorority Packets Choose your colors, select...

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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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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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