Can You Cob For Multiple Sororities?

It is more informal and, unlike primary recruitment, you do not need to attend events for all sororities. You are welcome to attend events for various sororities, though not all events take place during the same time frames, so it can be more complicated to do so.

Can you get 2 bids?

Unlike the rest of the sorority recruitment, where you can get invited back to multiple sororities each round, you only receive one bid on Bid Day. In other words, you cannot receive two or more bids and then get to pick the bid you want to accept.

What does COB mean in sororities?

Continuous Open Bidding
What is Continuous Open Bidding (COB)? Continuous Open Bidding is a very informal process that sororities use to take in new members. Unlike formal recruitment, there are no silence rules, no long days of going from party to party, or complicated invitation acceptances.

What do you wear to a cob?

COB is much more casual than formal recruitment. Most girls wear jeans and a cute shirt or a simple dress. Think like a first date. You do not want to wear an oversized t-shirt, sweatpants, and running shoes.

What is COB Panhellenic?

Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is an informal recruitment process that Panhellenic sororities use to recruitment new members outside of the designated primary recruitment period to reach quota and/or Panhellenic Total (i.e. Median Chapter size).

How do sororities pick you?

The voting process for the sororities can vary depending on the campus and the sorority. Two main methods usually take place: Chapter Vote– A chapter vote is when everyone in the sorority has a say in prospective new members. Your name will come up, and everyone will vote on whether or not to invite you back.

Do you only get one bid sorority?

It depends on what type of recruitment your school uses. Mine did informal (i.e. houses vote and choose their members rather than being determined by the Greek board) and I got multiple bids. During formal recruitment, bids are not technically handed out by houses, so you’ll only get one.

How long does sorority cob last?

Sororities often spread out the timing of COB events to help increase the number of women who can attend. So, you might find the time frame ranges from one week to several, depending on your campus and the sororities on it.

Can you rush a sorority twice?

Denise Currin: “Most definitely! Each school has different guidelines, but many require one recommendation per chapter to receive a bid. Some schools are very open to sophomores going through rush and have higher quotas for second-year PNMs. Other schools give bids to fewer sophomores and have lower, if any, quotas.

What time is COB usually?

5:00 PM
COB stands for “close of business.” It refers to the end of a business day and the close of the financial markets in New York City, which define U.S. business hours. It’s used in business communications to set a deadline for a task to be completed by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Are cobs easy to ride?

Cobs are often considered as the most suitable horses for beginners, but not all of them are fit for first-time horse owners. The Welsh Section D, for example, can be quite fiery and a sharp ride, and would not be classified as an ideal choice of mount for a less than capable or confident rider.

Are cobs friendly?

Welsh Cob Temperament and Behaviour
Welsh ponies are known to be an even-tempered breed. They are intelligent, friendly, trustworthy and spirited, making them popular for a range of uses such as riding (for both adults and children), work, and competition.

Can cobs show jump?

Cobs are renowned for their versatility. Commonly assumed to be sedate and sensible, a fit cob can equally be forward going, fast, fiery and fun. They will take most disciplines in their stride and are often capable jumpers.

Can You Be in Two Panhellenic sororities?

The Panhellenic Compact, which is a Unanimous Agreement between the 26 member organizations that make up the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), prohibits dual membership. Basically, women are not allowed to join two NPC sororities in their life.

Can you drop a sorority after bid day?

If you want to withdraw your bid after Bid Day, you’ll need to talk to your New Member Educator and she will help you complete the process of dropping.

What to do if you get a bid from a sorority you don’t like?

How to cope with being cut from sorority recruitment

1. Understand there’s nothing wrong with you.
2. Confide in someone, like your mom or friend, who isn’t going through Rush.
3. Allow yourself to feel all your feelings.
4. Continue through the recruitment process till the end.
5. Seek new ways to get involved on campus.

What is the most elite sorority?

Here are the country’s leading sororities that are best known for their contributions to their colleges and universities, and the society:

• Delta Sigma Theta.
• Kappa Alpha Theta.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha.
• Alpha Chi Omega.
• Alpha Delta Pi.
• Phi Mu.
• Alpha Omicron Pi.
• Zeta Tau Alpha.

What GPA do sororities look at?

The required GPA should be listed on your college’s Panhellenic website. However, a lot of times each sorority’s GPA is higher than the GPA on the website. Most minimum GPAs are around 2.7 to 3.0. You may be able to find each sorority’s GPA on their official sorority website.

How do you impress sororities during rush?

10 Sorority Rush Do’s and Don’ts – Sorority Recruitment Tips

1. Do: Get Lots of Sleep. This is key!
2. Don’t: Just Make Small Talk.
3. Do: Get to Know Your Rush Counselor (Rho Chi)
4. Don’t: Worry About About Being Overdressed.
5. Do: Bring Flip Flops.
6. Don’t: Take it Personally.
7. Do: Be on Your A-game.
8. Don’t: Party During Recruitment.

Does Pref day mean you get a bid?

You are guaranteed a bid— You are maximizing your chances to receive a bid. You like both or all of the sororities, and you will accept a bid to either of the sororities. Most potential new members will receive a bid to their #1 sorority.

How do sororities pick bids?

This matching process is called mutual selection.
Mutual selection starts with Panhellenic looking at your voting and the scores the sororities gave each potential new member. Then based on these lists, they optimize the best schedule for you! This optimized schedule gives you the most options.