<p>How competitive is sorority rush? Is there a place for everyone or do a lot of girls get cut? My D would be a legacy to one of the houses, how does that play at UR? We are from a midwest state, and I know some southern schools are impossible for a northern girl to pledge, even when you have the whole package to offer.</p>
<p>Hi Daffinito,</p>
<p>Rushing here really isn’t competitive AT ALL compared to other Southern schools. We are like a Southern school in that Greek life plays a big role here, but unlike a Southern school in that rush (for girls at least!) is not an ultra competitive or deathly process. There is also 100% no hazing which I know might not be the case at other schools.</p>
<p>As far as being a legacy goes, different sororities handle that in different ways. Some may weigh it heavily, and some may not. I would say that generally they are not really considered just because it’s much more important for the girl to fit into and be comfortable in the sorority than it is for her to be a legacy.</p>
<p>Also, I should point out that we actually don’t have “houses” here, which I think makes it a lot less competitive/exclusive because everyone lives together in the same places no matter what their Greek affiliation.</p>
<p>In regards to getting “cut”, it depends what you’re referring to. I’ll avoid stepping on any toes, but there is one sorority on campus who historically has a tougher time recruiting big pledge classes and just because of that, you’re much more likely to be asked back there than anywhere else, because they want to recruit a lot of girls. So there are cases when girls are cut from every sorority besides this one, but whether or not they rush that sorority just because they got cut everywhere else depends on the girl. I know girls who did both, and the ones who went for it and joined are very happy now. </p>
<p>So that form of “getting cut” will happen much more frequently, but I don’t know of anyone who was cut from every single sorority. Most people who rushed but did not join a sorority dropped out after what I stated above happened to them or if they felt rushing was not for them.</p>
<p>One of my sorority sisters is from Iowa, if that eases your geographical concerns. I honestly have never thought that where you’re from played a role in rushing here.</p>
<p>If you want more specific info about sororities, feel free to shoot me a message.</p>