Monday, February 28, 2022

It's that time once, again!


 Just stopping by to wish everyone all the best as Rush Season is upon us. Stay true to yourself, stand out, and network, network, NETWORK!


I will be back to make a full post this weekend. 


Ciao,


"V"

752 comments:

  1. atl rushees where yall at?! Im so excited

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    1. Hi,
      I am an Atlanta Rushee! I had my interview last night. There are so many people vying for a small number of spots! I am scared.

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    2. Hi,
      I am an Atlanta Rushee! I had my interview last night. There are so many people vying for a small number of spots! I am scared.

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    3. Atl Rushee here too. I interviewed last night.

      When y'all hear something, please post here. I wanna know when they'll start making calls!!!

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    4. yes! I heard that there were over 1,000 applicants for a cap of 113.

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    5. 113 cap for Atlanta alumnae??

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    6. ATL Rushee here. Now that interviews are over the wait brings (again). I can’t believe the cap is 113.

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  2. I am here. I interviewed on the 22nd and am waiting for the infamous "call for membership"!

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    1. my interview is today so they're still interviewing! how do you think it went?

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    2. They were doing interviews that early? I thought they just started on the 27th?

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    3. I heard they started on the 27th as well. Anyone have any other insight about when interviews are over? or anything else. I'm extremely anxious.

      -Aspiring AAC

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  3. Hi! Im an atl rushee and my interview was Monday the 28th. I counted all the spots based on the links from Sunday the 27th to Saturday the 5th and there were 741 girls interviewed. Its definitely a long shot with only 113 being taken.

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    1. whew 741! thats useful information. i wonder when the chapter vote will be. from previous years, i read that most folks waited like 3 weeks.

      -Aspiring AAC

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    2. That is a crazy number! To have 741 ladies to get recommendations from a financial/active delta is amazing in itself! Kudos to them even they if don't get picked. They are obviously doing something correct.

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    3. Wow. That’s a lot of women that won’t be chosen. Becoming part of the 113 is definitely a long shot.

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    4. That’s a lot of women that won’t be chosen. Keep everyone updated if you receive a call.

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    5. i will keep yall updated about calls for sure.

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    6. Im thinking it will take about 2 weeks before calls go out. Im so nervous. I was asked 6 questions with 3 or 4 being situational. What about you ladies?

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    7. i think i was asked 6 questions as well. how do you think it went for you? it was kinda hard to tell for me

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    8. I thought my interview went really good.I was very prepared and im hoping it pays off. What about you?

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    9. I was prepared as well. The interviewers were very sweet so that helps!

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  4. Any Charlotte Rushees?

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  5. I have not received a call. I was told they were only picking around 112 ladies out of about 600. I am not too confident that I will be receiving a phone call.
    Rush: 01/23
    Due Date: 02/02
    Interview: 02/24

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    1. What city are you in? Or what alumnae chapter did you apply to?

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  6. When y'all hear back via email or call, please let us know. It'll be nice to gauge when calls will start or the dreaded emails.

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  7. Does anybody form the ATL Alum Rush remember what were the dates they stated we needed to be available? Good Luck Ladies. Here is my timeline:
    Rush: 1/30/22
    App Deadline: 2/9/22
    Interview E-mail: 3/2/22
    Interview: 3/4/22
    Call for Membership: Prayerfully SOON!

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    1. they said march-april to be available!

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    2. My timeline is the same as above (March 7 at 4:32)

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    3. I thought they gave a more specific time frame. Remember?

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    4. They did. Mon-Friday: 7-11:30 pm and 9 am-11:30 pm on weekends .... to make yourself available during those timeframes.

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    5. No they were not specific. They just said to have availability for March and April. The line will start this month and end in April

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    6. Oh yes they gave times once online. I thought you meant the length of time online.

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  8. Voting is Saturday. Not sure when calls or invitation emails will go out.

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    1. Saturday? you got this from a source or did you do some digging?

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    2. is this for ATL rush

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    3. 3/7/2022 at 6:17 is this for ATL or Charlotte?

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    4. Oh wow! Thats good news. So i think it will be a couple of weeks before we know.

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  9. For Atlanta. I don't think it will be a couple of weeks I think we will know next week.

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    1. why do you think that, March 7 at 8:57?

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  10. Does anyone who rushed the Charlotte, NC alumnae chapter know when calls may happen?

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    1. I received my Charlotte rejection email today around 4:30.

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    2. Was your rejection email after you did an interview or before?

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    3. After my interview

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  11. Is it me or does it seem like there isn't alot of Alumnae Spring Rushes this year?

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  12. I wonder if we have to be on the lookout for mail or email? Email seems like it would be the go to method of correspondence but im not sure.

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    1. I received my rejection letter via email (Charlotte)

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    2. So sorry to hear that. When did you receive the email?

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    3. On 3/8 around 4:30

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  13. I received my rejection email as well. I will keep trying.

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  14. So nervous!

    Rush: 1/30/22
    App Deadline: 2/9/22
    Interview E-mail: 2/28/22
    Interview: 3/2/22
    Call for Membership: SOON!

    I hope they start soon.

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    1. So nervous and patiently waiting for the call

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  15. Did anyone hear any news worth sharing about Atlanta? A friend of mine interviewed on Sunday. I thought last Saturday was the last day.

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  16. This is gonna be tough decisions for them to narrow things down. I'm still hoping we'll hear something next week.

    Let's all come back and post when we hear back.

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  17. Line cap is now 119

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    1. I wonder why they increased it. hmm... well that's good!

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    2. Yes this is for Atlanta

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  18. Is it still the consensus that we'll know something next week?

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  19. If chosen, does anyone know if we pay online vs in-person? I have a work trip coming up next weekend and don't wanna miss making that payment in-person if chosen.

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    1. I’ve heard from the last line that crossed during the pandemic that they met in person to pay. Kinda also did a meet and greet.

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    2. oh wow thanks for that information! here's to hoping we have a decision by the end of the week. Good luck!

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    3. They said you pay in person at the Rush.

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    4. You also have to be vaccinated (and boosted, if you're due for one). So paying in person would be a good time to go ahead and verify your vaccination.

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    5. They didn't say pay in person at the rush. They said pay online. People do not listen.

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    6. You will pay online, they mentioned paypal during RUSH.

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  20. Anyone from the Atlanta 1/30 Rush keep checking here a thousand times a day to see if anyone posted any updates? Or os it just me Lol!

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    1. I check throughout the day for updates as well. Hopefully we hear something this week! #ATL

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    2. Don't be nervous...it was 900 women interviewed....we basically have a low chance.

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    3. That’s so crazy to me that they would even allow that. Then turn around and only pick 119.

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  21. Anyone from the Atlanta 1/30 Rush keep checking here a thousand times a day to see if anyone has updates? Or is it just me? Lol!

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  22. I’m so nervous y’all. Waiting on my call #ATL

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  23. So nervous and patiently waiting for the call

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  24. So nervous and patiently waiting for the call #ATL

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  25. I can't wait to know! Hoping it'll be in a couple of days.

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  26. I am on pins and needles. I keep checking my emails and jumping to grab my phone when it rings. I hope we know something soon. #atl

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    1. Tell me about it. Trying to keep busy. Stomach in knots. #atl

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    2. Me too!!!! Whew....

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    3. me too! the wait is so hard.

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  27. I hope they start reaching out today! Fingers crossed.

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  28. Does anyone check where they submitted the application to see if the status has changed? Mine still says Chapter review. #ATL

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    1. Yes, I've checked mine and it says chapter review.

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    2. Just checked and mine won’t let me log in. Gives Error message.

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  29. How long has it been since everyone’s interview? #atl

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    1. I interviewed 3/3. Patiently waiting for the call. Best Wishes to all!!!

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  30. My interview was on 02/28. Its been 2 weeks.

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  31. With covid, how did they handle the community service requirements?

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    1. It was a minimum of 120 hours over the last 4 years and they did not have to be consecutive once covid started

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  32. Is there anyone from Greensboro in here waiting?

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  33. What is taking so long? My nerves are so bad right now. Anyone else?

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  34. Has anyone heard anything about AAC?

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  35. Just curious, are y'all doing interviews via zoom or are they back in person? Good luck to everyone pursuing this season!

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  36. I find it hard to believe that no one is saying anything about this wait in ATL. I've posted a few times and I don't see it. I don't think our messages post hourly or even daily. Its so odd from the previous years when we would see lots of comments from people which helped with support. How are you all feeling?? What is taking so long??

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    1. I think its because the comments have to be approved first

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    2. I’ve posted the same comment a few times because I thought it was posted

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    3. Our posts are clearly not updated hourly. More like the next day or so. The comments have to be approved. Maybe the mod doesn't have the time to release the comments shortly after we posts like it's been done in the past. ����‍♀️ At this rate, we won't share in each other's calls/emails in real time to know what's going on AS IT HAPPENS.

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  37. I was hopeful we'd hear something this week, but there is really no telling. We just have to wait.

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    1. My excitement is starting to go away the longer it takes.

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  38. If I could be honest I’ve been trying my best to hang on to the money for the dues but this is crazy.

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  39. I wonder if calls have already been made, and they're just not doing rejection letters.

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    1. That’s a good point as well.

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    2. I really don't believe calls have been made. I have multiple friends that have also applied and interviewed. I just can't believe none of us have heard anything.

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    3. I heard frimom a reliable source that calls have not been made yet. Rejection emails will go out if we are not selected

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  40. I am about 2 seconds away from calling the membership numbers they gave us at rush! Haha! I am about to go crazy! #atlalum

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  41. Whew!!! I appreciate y'all giving feedback! I'm sooooo ready to know.
    Did ya'll reliable source WHEN calls will likely happen??

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  42. I didnt ask. I was told calls have not been made and to be patient. My guess is next week.

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  43. How is everyone holding up? Hopefully we hear something this week. This has been the longest wait��

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  44. Is there anyone from Houston on here waiting on "the call?"

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    1. Im from Atl but im curious to know how long yall have been waiting.

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    2. Rush: 1/29/22
      App Deadline: 2/8/22
      Interview Call: 3/10/22
      Interview: 3/13/22

      #HoustonAlumnae
      Call for Membership: Pending

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    3. Yes, NHCAC Houston. Still waiting. I haven’t eaten in three days.

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    4. Yes, NHCAC Houston. Still waiting

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    5. After reading the info shared on this blog I went back into the portal where we submitted our applications and it shows "Chapter review" - here is also a note that was listed on the application page, "If you do not complete the application or you are not selected for membership, the account will be disabled and removed within 60 days."

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    6. Good luck ladies...lets help keep everyone informed of our progress please.

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  45. Anybody got any new updates?

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  46. Has anyone heard anything new? Have calls already been made?

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  47. I haven't heard anything either #atl

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  48. ATL here, still waiting!!!

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  49. No calls have been made in Atl. I dont even think rejection letter emails have went out. I know several women interviewed and no one has heard a peep. This is a lonnnng wait. *sigh* We all just have to stay patient and hopefully we hear something this week

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  50. Rejection emails have been sent out. Calls have been made to the 113.

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  51. Received my letter of regret today at 5:37pm. #ATL

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  52. Emails went out today and i didnt make it. Best of luck to those that do. I will try again for the next line.

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  53. Unfortunately I received a "letter of regret" via e-mail. I am heartbroken this is my 3rd time trying. I will continue to try however I often think is this the right organization for me if they do not want me as much I want them. #atlantaalumnae Good Luck and Congratulation Ladies.

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    1. Don't stress..this is about who you know. They picked 128

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    2. Don't give up. I've tried four times, interviewed two of those times (received rejection letter after both interviews). Am I going to give up, not at all. This is something I've been wanting for a long time. I've started going to my local chapter events and doing more volunteering. When the time comes I'm going to be ready.

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  54. Is the community service hours of 120 within 48 months consecutive or just within the timeframe?

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  55. I'm late to the party and to this blog, but...wow! What a gem to find, especially for those interested in DST. While looking through some of the posts, what worries me is the variability of Rush dates (particularly the month they're held in). What I'm guessing is that larger alumnae chapters have earlier Rush dates (around late December, early January), and smaller chapters MAY have them in January-ish? My biggest worry is how much service hours I'll have by the Rush, primarily because of how variable the scheduling it. I moved and changed the place I did service at last year, so I essentially had to start from scratch. Just hoping I can make it through this time, as it will be my third time trying!

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  56. Initiation season in progress for some college and alumnae chapters
    Do you all apply?

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    1. nope, haven't heard anything yet in my area for alumnae rush @Anonymous 11/9/22 4:46am

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    2. We have RUSH coming up in January, just checking my email continuously for the information. I’m nervous and excited at the same time

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    3. I’ve heard of Rush in my area first week in January. I’m excited

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  57. Hoping my area has Rush this year.

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    1. It’s a little too late in the year to have one this year but depending on the org, if they are having one, they will have it in late Jan or early Feb so keep a look out!

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    2. Same here. I have been waiting for this moment for quite some time. My local chapter hasn’t had a line in 6 years now.

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    3. We haven't had a rush in 9 years

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  58. **delete if not allowed, but I saw someone post a similar comment a few years ago doing the same thing for Montgomery County, MD, so here goes nothing lol**
    Hi everyone! If you're in Baltimore, MD (city) and are an #Crimson and Cream aspirant, please keep reading! I want to connect with you! Unfortunately, my COI does not hold many events and I would like to explore other chapter events around my area. There are two chapters in Baltimore that hosts events and I'd love to have friends with similar aspirations to go to events with, as I don't have friends who are interested in Greek life.

    If you're interested, I have a throw away email (not in my real name). PLEASE email me so we can connect! There's a virtual event this week on 12/15 and an upcoming Day Party in February, I'd love to meet up there and encourage each other!

    abecedarian.436 at gmail.com (Gabrielle is not my real name lol) PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU FIT THIS DESCRIPTION! Let's hold each other accountable and have fun going to events together!

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  59. Has anyone ever crossed and they had a failing grade on their transcript but still a high gpa?

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  60. Rush is on the 9th in my area, I’m excited

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  61. Good luck to all attending an upcoming Rush.

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  62. Anyone attending upcoming rush for Alumnae chapters?

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    1. Yes I attended one on 01/12

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    2. Meeeee…I’m excited/nervous. This is my first time applying.

      RUSH 1/15
      App Due 1/25

      I have never been so nervous/anxious in my entire life!!!!

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  63. It’s that time! I’m excited. There was a rush in my area and the applications are due soon. I’m claiming that it’s my time and I praying I have favor from God!!

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  64. Anyone attend the Dallas rush?

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    1. 1/20 - 11 am Did you get your app turned in? After checking over it 1000 times I got it turned in Saturday! There were SO many people there so hopefully we get a semi-quick turnaround to notify us if we got an interview or not!

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    2. Yes!!! I wonder how many people they’re choosing and if interviews are via zoom or in person since there were so many of us

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  65. Anyone attend Vegas rush?

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    1. Yes ma’am. Apps were due 1/19… awaiting the call for an interview. Im so anxious

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    2. Have interview calls been made?

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  66. It is definitely RUSH season…so many Alumnae chapters in the process! Attending one in my area this coming weekend - via Zoom!

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  67. If you are pursuing graduate membership and you are currently enrolled in a Masters program.. will they need the transcripts from the completed bachelors degree or from the Masters degree that is currently in progress?

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  68. I have a sister who did! It was 900+ women at the church!

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  69. If you live in Baltimore County, MD...RUSH is tomorrow (1/22/23) at 2PM!

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    1. Not in the erria, but I just wanted to say thanks. That's so nice of you to share that info for folks who might not be aware.

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  70. Anybody attend VA rush?

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    1. Me! Apps due in two days!!!

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    2. I did also. Apps due today, turned mine in last night. 🤞🏽

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    3. What part of VA?

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  71. Anyone here had a packet due on 01/22?

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    1. No. Ours due 1/25…TODAY! I’m so excited/nervous. Good luck to you!

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    2. Thank you and good luck to you as well! Now we wait for the interview notification!

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  72. Just attended rush in Houston TX on 1/21/23 - excited for the opportunity and looking forward to it.

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    1. For East Harris Chambers Liberty County?

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    2. And just like that…it’s over for East HCLC!

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    3. What happened? Did y’all already get calls for interviews? 😳

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    4. No, the process was literally halted not even 24 hrs after the application links were emailed! Application fees were refunded…cease all RUSH application activities. I assume an internal mistake was made! Who knows…just disappointing!

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  73. I see ALOT alumnae chapters having a rush this year. They're not having one where I live, but I'm glad to see it for other cities!!!! Good luck, ladies!

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  74. I’m praying that the fully online application process makes the timeline shorter…unless the wait is a part of the process. I’m definitely overthinking every single thing.

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    1. Oh wow! Didn't realize they were getting high tech.

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    2. @ January 24, 2023 at 4:27 AM Just curious, with the new online application process, are you able to save your work and work on/review the application before pushing submit? When I applied before I remember reviewing the paper version 1000 times before putting it in the mail. Just wondering if it's a one and done

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    3. I’m right there with you. Seems like with everything being submitted electronically that it would shorten the wait for the call for an interview. I’m thinking hey, I’ve been waiting for 15 years to pursue membership for XYZ, so another couple of weeks won’t hurt lol.

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  75. I know that blanks were a huge deal in the past and grounds for rejection but I just noticed after I submitted I left the maiden name blank bc I don’t have one. They never made that explicitly known to not leave anything blank. I’m so freaking out.

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    1. I was nervous about that too. I put "N/A" just to be safe.

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  76. So how much time are they giving ya'll to turn in apps? 10 days?

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    1. From what I was told, the standard is 10 days from Rush date that applications are typically due.

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    2. Yes! I was looking at other years and some people had 20+ days. I’m glad we only have 10 though. My nerves couldn’t even imagine 20+. Get it in and hopefully get interviewed earlier (I don’t think so, but hoping)

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  77. Rooting for you all! Unfortunately, in December I moved from an area with an alumnae chapter that I had established a good relationship with over the last couple of years. They sent me a RUSH invitation recently, but I had to let them know I wasn't eligible due to the move 😭. So, I'm going to live vicariously through you all until it's my time!!

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  78. Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience applying with a misdemeanor on their record? The rush I’m going to is in two weeks and I just found out that there may be something on my record and I don’t want to apply and embarrass myself.

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  79. If anyone lives in Princess Anne County, MD, rush is tomorrow at 4pm!

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  80. What kind of things do you do to keep your mind off of this process? It’s getting better with time, but I’m still struggling to focus. It’s only been 2 days😩

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  81. I went to rush and they did not Gove a line cap like I have heard in the past. I wonder if that means there is no cap. Did they give line cap for the recent rush you all went to?

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