Prospect Protocol

vanity reloaded wrote:

1. Ask questions but not too many questions. Also know the appropriate time and questions to ask. A serious aspirant knows the difference between a "silly" question and a serious question...I think Appropriate question: What are some of the projects you all are working on this semester? <---if someone gives you flack for asking something as simple as that(considering you are serious about pursuing the org) then just shrug it off and move on. I know when I was in undergrad we always had display boards with facts about our chapter/sorority as a whole. We also handed out pamphlets of our projects for the semester. Inappropriate question: How much does it cost? <---got a lot of that while in undergrad. You don't need to know any of that until you get an acceptance letter. Sometimes they'll give you a good estimate at the Smoker (Rush) 2. A good way to get to know other Greeks is by becoming involved with other orgs on your campus. However, remember the appropriate time to ask them questions :razz: 3.When in doubt, don't ask. Even if you feel like it's a legitimate question. Not everyone will give the response you seek and not all of them will do it nicely :-( but that's life. And also for the ones who are shy/too nervous to ask, research it on your own. Chances are, you'll find what you're looking for...that is, if it's meant to be found *wink* 4. MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN. When you see a member of the org of your interest, smile and SPEAK. I don't care what kind of 'tude you may think they have or how they carry themselves. When I was an aspirant, I thought the girl who'd later become my prophyte, was the evilest lookin chic on campus. But promise everytime I saw her I said "hey". THAT SIMPLE. Attend the events sponsored by the org. There are simple ways to make your interest known without blurting it out to everyone 5.Don't assume you know everything. Marinate on that one as it pertains to you. Some of you have PM'ed me with legit questions. Feel free to do so if you are unclear about anything. Good thread, Soror. Should've been a sticky

Blutifully Human wrote:

vanity reloaded wrote:

1. Ask questions but not too many questions. Also know the appropriate time and questions to ask. A serious aspirant knows the difference between a "silly" question and a serious question...I think Appropriate question: What are some of the projects you all are working on this semester? <---if someone gives you flack for asking something as simple as that(considering you are serious about pursuing the org) then just shrug it off and move on. I know when I was in undergrad we always had display boards with facts about our chapter/sorority as a whole. We also handed out pamphlets of our projects for the semester. Inappropriate question: How much does it cost? <---got a lot of that while in undergrad. You don't need to know any of that until you get an acceptance letter. Sometimes they'll give you a good estimate at the Smoker (Rush) 2. A good way to get to know other Greeks is by becoming involved with other orgs on your campus. However, remember the appropriate time to ask them questions :razz: 3.When in doubt, don't ask. Even if you feel like it's a legitimate question. Not everyone will give the response you seek and not all of them will do it nicely :-( but that's life. And also for the ones who are shy/too nervous to ask, research it on your own. Chances are, you'll find what you're looking for...that is, if it's meant to be found *wink* 4. MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN. When you see a member of the org of your interest, smile and SPEAK. I don't care what kind of 'tude you may think they have or how they carry themselves. When I was an aspirant, I thought the girl who'd later become my prophyte, was the evilest lookin chic on campus. But promise everytime I saw her I said "hey". THAT SIMPLE. Attend the events sponsored by the org. There are simple ways to make your interest known without blurting it out to everyone 5.Don't assume you know everything. Marinate on that one as it pertains to you. Some of you have PM'ed me with legit questions. Feel free to do so if you are unclear about anything. Good thread, Soror. Should've been a sticky

That's some good info right there. If i was a prospect, i would definately write that down *message!* In addition... Respect goes a loooong way. That AKA that u cuss out, just might know that Delta who's **** u are kissing. It isn't a matter of what org. u want to be in. If u can't work with other greeks, how are u supposed to be an asset to the org u are pursuing? Be mindful of your actions at ALL times. That goes for the net & off. U never know who is watching u. It's a small world & the things that u say/do just might come back to haunt u later.

OoHDatDude wrote:

F*ck that.... The Good Sh*t....... If someone wants you to call them at a certain time, CALL THEM.... If someone wants you to be somewhere at a certain time, BE THERE... If someone wants you to bring something to them, YOU BETTER UTILIZE YOUR RESOURCES AND MAKE IT HAPPEN... If someone wants you to meet up with some other unfortunates at a given place and time, BE THERE WITH A NOTEBOOK AND SOME BRIGHT IDEAS If someone tells you that you need to know a block of information by a certain time, KNOW THE INFO...(and I dont mean sitting there reading it while you're on the phone...we know all the tricks) If someone tells you that you need to wear a certain outfit at a certain time of the day late night YOU BETTA HAVE IT ON AND BE READY TO ROCK... When someone gives you the route to either choose blood sweat and tears or the pen and a holla... ****************************Disclaimer************************ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is a non-pledging, non hazing fraternity Bloody Pi Chapter on the other hand ]:-)

OoHDatDude wrote:

F*ck that.... The Good Sh*t....... If someone wants you to call them at a certain time, CALL THEM.... If someone wants you to be somewhere at a certain time, BE THERE... If someone wants you to bring something to them, YOU BETTER UTILIZE YOUR RESOURCES AND MAKE IT HAPPEN... If someone wants you to meet up with some other unfortunates at a given place and time, BE THERE WITH A NOTEBOOK AND SOME BRIGHT IDEAS If someone tells you that you need to know a block of information by a certain time, KNOW THE INFO...(and I dont mean sitting there reading it while you're on the phone...we know all the tricks) If someone tells you that you need to wear a certain outfit at a certain time of the day late night YOU BETTA HAVE IT ON AND BE READY TO ROCK... When someone gives you the route to either choose blood sweat and tears or the pen and a holla... ****************************Disclaimer************************ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is a non-pledging, non hazing fraternity Bloody Pi Chapter on the other hand ]:-)

GoldenSuperStar06 wrote:

OoHDatDude wrote:

F*ck that.... The Good Sh*t....... If someone wants you to call them at a certain time, CALL THEM.... If someone wants you to be somewhere at a certain time, BE THERE... If someone wants you to bring something to them, YOU BETTER UTILIZE YOUR RESOURCES AND MAKE IT HAPPEN... If someone wants you to meet up with some other unfortunates at a given place and time, BE THERE WITH A NOTEBOOK AND SOME BRIGHT IDEAS If someone tells you that you need to know a block of information by a certain time, KNOW THE INFO...(and I dont mean sitting there reading it while you're on the phone...we know all the tricks) If someone tells you that you need to wear a certain outfit at a certain time of the day late night YOU BETTA HAVE IT ON AND BE READY TO ROCK... When someone gives you the route to either choose blood sweat and tears or the pen and a holla... ****************************Disclaimer************************ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is a non-pledging, non hazing fraternity Bloody Pi Chapter on the other hand ]:-)

Good answer