55 Questions to Ask Sorority Members During Recruitment
Are you looking for questions to ask sorority members during recruitment? This post is for you, especially if you don’t know what to ask or you’re stuck coming up with questions!
This post will outline 55 questions to ask sorority members during recruitment.
Okay first,* breathe and calm down.* Sorority recruitment is coming up and you’re nervous as hell. I know, I know!
The best way to combat that nervousness is to be…*prepared.* One way to get prepared for the recruitment process is to have your own set of questions to ask sorority members.
Sororities are an essential part of Greek life on a college campus. Social sororities, those a part of the National Panhellenic Conference, are generally the organizations that participate in recruitment, also known as Rush or Rush Week.
Rush usually happens 1-2 times a year, depending on the college, sorority, and chapter. You’ll want to research your college’s sorority recruitment process to learn the specific dates and application process, so you’re prepared.
If you’re here, you’re interested in recruitment or are currently rushing….and you are wondering what questions to ask sorority members. Don’t worry, I got you!
Recruitment involves a lot of meeting new people and small talk, so you want to make sure you can hold a good conversation and asking questions is key! Sorority sisters ultimately want to find the best new members to join their organization, so if you can show that you’re genuinely interested in learning about the sorority and getting to know current members, you’ll make a great impression.
Think about it, when you meet someone new who’s easy to talk to and asks you questions, they’re memorable right? You probably want to talk to them again too? That’s exactly what we’re going for during recruitment!
Let’s take a quick glimpse of the recruitment process.
Sorority Recruitment Process
Sorority recruitment is like a job interview and a dating mixer mixed together. Sororities host a variety of events over the course of a few days to get to know potential new members (aka PNM’s).
Recruitment is composed of a series of rounds with different purposes or themes. Generally, the first round is open to all PNM’s as a chance to meet with all the sororities participating in rush. Then each round, becomes invite only for those continuing in the process.
Both current sorority members and PNM’s attend this event, do the small talk, and the sorority decides which PNM’s they would like to invite to events in the week to further the connection and see if you’re a good fit for the organization.
As a PNM, you also get to decide which sorority’s you would like to continue the connection with. Biggest thing to remember is that it will need to be mutual decision to continue further throughout the rounds.
If you receive an invite to continue to the next round, that’s great news and its time to prepare your list of questions!
Sororities Role during Recruitment
Sororities are looking for their matches! Women who are interested in sisterhood, care about their philanthropy, doing service, and share similar values. Sisters want to leave the conversation like “OMG we need her RIGHT NOW!”
Their job is to:
- Find the right PNM’s that will add value to their particular sorority and the Greek community
- Convince the right matches to join their sorority over the other different sororities
Potential New Member Role during Recruitment
As a potential new member, your role is to make a lasting impression on the sororities! This is your chance to join your dream sorority, so make sure prepare just like you would for any other interview or application process.
Your job is to:
- Put your best foot forward by showing a genuine interest in the sorority, asking good questions to learn more, show your personality, and form a connection with the sorority sisters
- Find the right sorority that will be the perfect fit for you (remember, recruitment is a two-way street)
4 Essential Tips for Questions to Ask Sorority Members
You’ll want to take note of these GEMS before going into your next conversation!
Use eye contact when speaking
Keeping and holding eye contact is one of the most powerful tools in conversation. It lets the other person know you are listening and engaged with what they’re saying and that you’re focus is on them.
Ask open-ended questions
This gets them talking more, so you can learn more and use that to your advantage during future conversations.
Be intentional with your questions
Think about the reason you are asking the question? Is it to learn more about the chapter? Build relationships with current members? Understand the values of the organization?
Show your knowledge
Instead of asking a question like, “What is your philanthropy?” Use this opportunity to show you’ve done some research and want to know more!
You will still learn the same information AND make a great impression. You can phrase the question something like this….
“So I know you all host a Lipsync Battle every year for children’s hospital fundraising, I’d love to learn more about how you support this philanthropy throughout the year.”
Questions to Ask Sorority Sisters
- Why did you choose your sorority?
- What has your experience as a sorority woman been like?
- What is the dynamic like between the sisters?
- How does the chapter support each other?
- What is the chapter house like? (if they have a sorority house)
- How do you balance sorority life and classes, internships, work, social life, etc.?
- What’s been your favorite event this year?
- What’s the big sister/ little sister relationship like?
- Do you have any specific roles on committees in the chapter?
- How does the chapter celebrate wins?
- What opportunities are their for professional development?
- What’s been your favorite part of working with ______?
- What’s been the best part of being in the sorority?
- How do you build relationships with sisters?
- How has being in the sorority helped you during your college life?
- In your opinion, what makes this sorority different from others on campus?
Questions to Ask about Sorority and Philanthropy
- What is the mission of the sorority?
- What are the values of the sorority?
- How does the sorority put their values in action?
- Can you tell me more about how the sorority supports and empowers it’s members?
- Is there any alumni support or events?
- What does the sorority do to support diversity and inclusion?
- Who is your philanthropic partner?
- What events do you do to support your philanthropy?
- How does your sorority give back to the community and make a positive impact?
- How does the sorority support personal development?
- How does your sorority foster a sense of belonging and connection within the sisterhood?
- How does your sorority support academic success and encourage its members to achieve their goals?
Questions to Ask as a Potential New Member
- What is the financial commitment and fees as a new member?
- How much are chapter dues and when are they typically due?
- What are the academic requirements to join or stay in the sorority?
- Any advice you have for a new member?
- What is the usual time commitment being in the sorority?
- Are there any summer events or retreats?
- What kind of housing is there for members?
- How many sisters live in chapter housing?
- What leadership opportunities are there in the chapter?
- If there any new member education process?
- How soon can new members join a committee or leadership position?
- What other volunteer experience is there as a member in the sorority?
Fun Questions to Ask during Sorority Recruitment
- What do you like to do for fun with your sisters in your free time?
- What are your hobbies and interests?
- What is your major and why did you choose it?
- What are some fun traditions or events that the sorority has?
- If you could describe the sorority in three words, what would they be?
- What is a favorite memory you have with your sisters?
- What is your first memory of your sorority?
- When did you learn about sororities/ Greek life?
- What events were you able to make new friends at?
- What is one of your favorite things about being in the sorority that no one talks about?
- If your sorority had a theme song, what would it be?
- What is a sisterhood memory that makes you laugh out loud?
- What is the best advice another sorority sister gave you?
- How did you know this sorority was the right fit for you?
- If you could give yourself advice when you were a PNM, what would it be?
Final Thoughts
Asking great questions during recruitment is a great way to help you stand out and put your best foot forward!
Sororities are looking for their perfect match, so asking the right questions is an awesome way to show that you are that perfect match.
If you’re going recruitment, these questions are literally your secret weapon.
Make a list of these questions and keep them in your back pocket. When the conversation starts to dull, pull one out and watch the conversation flourish! Watch you’ll actually start to run of out of time.
Don’t forget to personalize where you can! And remember, being your amazing confident self is the best way to shine.
Your dream sorority awaits you.
