Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8442 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 goodADVICE by Leslie Cunningham | Contributor In a RUSH to Stand Out? Take Time to Prep Graduating high school and heading off to college is an exciting time. Now that you know where you will be for the next four years, you have to decide what organizations you want to get involved with. Sororities are a great place to start because they offer an immediate close circle of friends, leadership opportunities, and involvement in philanthropy and service. But preparing for the recruitment process can be intimidating! Many girls wonder how to stand out among the crowd. Here’s how to put your personal best forward: 1Keep in mind each sorority has specific eligibility requirements and deadlines. Also, registrations and fees must be completed before you can participate in sorority recruitment. 2You will most likely be asked to provide your recruitment packet—this usually consists of a social resume, academic transcript, test scores and photos. Additionally, your recruitment packet should be prepared in both paper and digital format. 3Your social resume provides a snapshot of your involvement during high school. It should be informative, organized and personal. It should include your GPA, achievements and awards, leadership, community involvement, hobbies and interest, parents’ names and any family Greek affiliations. It’s important to quantify information and provide clear details about involvement. 4Photos are important because they provide a visual representation of your personality. Your packet should include a headshot, a quarter-length shot and a full body shot. Again, you want your personal best to be shown, so photos should not include pets or boyfriends or be a selfie. 5You also need a recommendation, written by sorority alumna. The recommendation is your first introduction to the chapter members and is required by most sororities, particularly in Texas and the South. 6Youmayalsohearaboutlettersofsupport. Aletterofsupportis written by an alumna of a sorority to encourage you becoming a member of her organization. Chapters that receive letters of support appreciate them because they usually are more personal than the recommendation form. However, letters of support are not necessary, so it’s important to focus on recommendations first. 7If you are missing an alumna contact for an organization on your campus, be sure to check out your local alumnae Panhellenic association for recommendation help. Or if you need more support navigating the sorority recruitment process and how best to represent yourself, there is personalized help available! Congratulations on deciding to go through sorority recruitment—it’s one of the best decisions you can make! Editor’s Note: For more information, contact Leslie at Sorority Prep, 214.244.2844 or www.sororityprep.com. Photo courtesy of Lauren Guy Photography Sororities are a great place to start because they offer an immediate close circle of friends, leadership opportunities, and involvement in philanthropy and service.