WHY DO SORORITIES CARE ABOUT GRADES?
Sororities are all about academics.
You might be thinking, “Wait, WHAT!?!”
Yes! All sororities place a strong emphasis on academics. They actually pride themselves on their high GPAs.
What is up with that? Why do they care about grades so much?
The sororities want to see you achieve your goals. They want to see you go on and become a successful adult.
AND guess what… grades MATTERS DURING SORORITY RECRUITMENT!
The sororities will cut you after Round 1 if your GPA is too low.
Why?
Since grades are important to sororities, it is risky for the sorority to give a bid to a new member who is not up to standards. They worry she is not able to meet the standards of the sorority. I know it is harsh. No individual is defined just by their grades. It is just how the voting process works. It is an easy way to cut women after Round 1.
If your grades are lower than the required GPA for the sorority, I recommend you get your grades up and then go through sorority recruitment. Most sororities will not make an exception for GPA.
How do you know what the required GPA is?
The Panhellenic required GPA should be listed on your college’s Panhellenic website. Most Panhellenic minimum GPAs are around 2.5 to 3.0. However, many times, each sorority’s minimum GPA is higher than the GPA on the website. The highest sorority minimum GPA I have seen is a 3.6.
It is extremely important to note, if your college has primary recruitment in the Spring, you need to focus on your studies during the Fall. Your grades could be a make or break for your dream sorority. If you are struggling in a class, reach out and get the help you need. There is no shame in getting help!
How are your grades important as an active member?
As an active member of the sorority, you have to maintain a certain GPA. If your GPA is lower than the required GPA, you run the risk of going on academic probation.
Academic probation is different for every sorority. Sometimes you are not able to attend certain events. Sometimes you have increased study hours. It depends on the sorority. You learn about the ins and outs when you are an official member.
Now, let’s talk about study hours.
Study hours are exactly what you think they are. They are hours you are assigned to study.
You might think it sounds crazy. They are so easy to get accomplish. Usually, you are not assigned a large number of hours. In college, you are always studying, working on a project, or doing homework.
Every sorority does study hours differently. Some sororities assign all members study hours. Some sororities assign only certain GPAs hours. It depends on the sorority and what they think is best. You learn about study hours and how they work when you are a new member.
Another incentive for maintaining a high GPA is you are able to apply for a scholarship. You can find more information on each sorority’s official website. Below, I have included a chart with all the information about scholarships for each sorority.
More Information: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi.
More Information: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma.
More Information: Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
More Information: Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha.
Conclusion.
Grades are extremely important to all sororities. They want to see you succeed in college.
DO YOUTUBE AND TIKTOK HELP YOU STAND OUT OR GAIN RUSH CRUSH STATUS DURING SORORITY RECRUITMENT?
When you depend on Youtube and TikTok for advice, you prepare like everyone else. When you look like everyone else, you do not stand out. If a sorority can only invite back 30% of all PNMs, how will you show them that you deserve to be in the top 30%?
Instead of using advice and being the Overlooked Potential New Member, you want to use a step-by-step plan to gain Rush Crush status -- stand out, have options, and run home to a sorority you love. Click the video below to see how CRUSH [sorority recruitment coaching] can help you create and implement your plan.
You have a math test in two weeks that is worth 90% of your grade for the class. You want to get an A. You are looking for guidance on how to get your A.
First, you ask a friend, not in your math class, “How do I get an A+ on my test?” She says, “You need to study.” This answer leaves you frustrated.
Then, you ask your teacher, “How do I get an A+ on my test?” She gives you a step-by-step plan.
Who was more helpful?
Your teacher, right?
To get an A, you need to know the right information and have a step-by-step plan.
To get a bid to a sorority you love, you have to communicate you are the right fit for the sorority before and during sorority recruitment. A step-by-step plan tells you how and when to communicate.
BUT… why do so many women going through sorority recruitment ONLY use the advice they find on Youtube and TikTok? Does it help them stand out and get a bid?
Click the video below to see how The Ultimate Guide to Sorority Recruitment can help you create and implement your plan.