Are you overwhelmed about going through sorority recruitment and unsure of what to expect? I get it! I've been there. One of the main things I wish I wanted to know more about going through was what questions sororities will ask.
To be best prepared for sorority recruitment it is crucial that you truly share who you are and don't just state facts about yourself. Keep reading for the questions you will be asked, questions to ask them, and my advice as a current SEC sorority member!
Hey, y'all! My name is Isabella, and I’m a college student learning how to navigate adulthood right alongside you! Today I will tell you what questions sorority members will ask you during recruitment.
Rush questions you will be asked
These questions are more general because they are often used just to keep the conversation going. Don't feel like you need to force the conversation to check all of these boxes; just speak truthfully and let the conversation flow!
- Where are you from?
- What is your major?
- How were you involved in high school?
- Tell me about your high school experience and friends.
- What did you do this summer?
- How do you want to get involved in college?
- Why do you want to join a sorority?
rush questions you may be asked
These are deeper questions that you may not be asked until the later rounds of sorority recruitment, such as sisterhood and preference rounds.
- What are you passionate about?
- What do you value in friendships?
- What do you hope to gain from being in a sorority?
- How has recruitment been going for you so far?
- Why did you decide to go to your college?
- Where are you living this year? How do you like it?
- Are there any hobbies or interests that are a part of your life?
- What do you enjoy doing with friends?
RUSH QUESTIONS TO ASK SORORITY MEMBERS
- What is your favorite thing about this chapter?
- What is your favorite sorority event during the year?
- What's been your absolute favorite moment since you came to college?
- How are you involved in your philanthropy/how can I get involved?
- How does your philanthropy speak to you?
- Why did you join this sorority specifically?
- How has being in this sorority impacted your college experience?
- What is your favorite recruitment memory?
- What is your favorite part of being a member of your sorority?
- What leadership opportunities are available when joining your sorority?
- What is your best memory of your sorority?
- What was your biggest concern about joining a sorority, and did you overcome that concern?
- How does your sorority give back to the local community?
- What is your favorite memory of getting your big?
ADVICE
Share who you truly are, not just what your resume says.
The members already have a basic idea of what you turned in on your resume. So, during the sorority recruitment process of talking to the members, they want to get to know YOU. They want to know what makes you unique, what your passions are, what your personality is like, etc.
So, when going through a rush, don't just share facts; tell stories and experiences! You want to try to relate to the person you are talking to as well a possible to see if you get along with that kind of person.
ask questions
If the conversation stalls, ask a random question back to them! I recommend having a few prepared, like the examples I listed above.
The members want to make a genuine connection with you! Don't worry about trying to say all the right things or asking all of the right questions. You want to stand out! The only way to truly stand out is to be fully yourself and to do it unapologetically.
Prepare a general response to questions.
It is so helpful to have an idea of some of the questions sorority members will be asking you during recruitment because then you can think about and prepare a general response to their questions.
You want to present yourself well, being prepared to answer their questions, but remaining genuine is a great way to do it.
I hope this post helped you know exactly what questions to expect during sorority recruitment. I'm rooting for you! You've got this! If you liked this post be sure to check out Exactly What To Pack In Your Rush Bag.
With Love,
Isabella Hill
