Potential New Members This Is Important

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Also, a note to tired/lazy pnms - when filling out their online applications, my daughters just cut and pasted their resume word document into the application. This saved a ton of time and ensured that the info was complete.

And likely also ensures correct spelling (provided that the resume was proofread).

Yes, spelling always matters.

[carynie13]

Originally Posted by shermanyh

　
Ugh I feel like a slacker. But in reality because of at home situations (which I will not say because I have been studying on how to be a good pnm) I was not able to participate in many after school activities or even go out much to do volunteer work.
But here are some things I listed on my application

Activities-Leadership, Drama, Culinary Arts, and Mentorship.

Interests-Music, Reading, Learning more about Animal and body Science., Experiencing cultures varying from mine. Cooking and making people smile. Analyzing movies.

Honors and Awards-Student of the day twice, Cardinal caught caring, Junior Achievement, Honors in Human Anatomy and Multicultural Literature and Service Superstar.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities-N/A

I put N/A because I wasn’t sure if I should out down activates to do with church. But this is what I can put down Diamonds in the rough- Church group volunteered at nursing home. Luckily I can change the info so should I put that? Is there anything I should change? There is always room for improvementJ

I would definitely elaborate on some of your activities and honors and awards. Also, if you explained your mentorship a little more, that would DEFINITELY be considered volunteer/community service. You do have a good variety, but just explain a little more what those activities were. ie. Drama. were you a member of the drama club? did you have any roles or work on the stage crew? Even just simple details can help make the application really stand out.

[AnchorAlumna]

We have girls who think it's forbidden to mention their high school sorority. It is NOT! If you were a recruitment chair in your HS sorority, of course the college version will want to know that!

Did you work? List your jobs, where at, duties. Yes, church activities count. Anything that shows you are dependable, resourceful, and have initiative. As someone said earlier, BRAG on yourself. NOW is the time to do it!

[shermanyh]

Originally Posted by carynie13

I would definitely elaborate on some of your activities and honors and awards. Also, if you explained your mentorship a little more, that would DEFINITELY be considered volunteer/community service. You do have a good variety, but just explain a little more what those activities were. ie. Drama. were you a member of the drama club? did you have any roles or work on the stage crew? Even just simple details can help make the application really stand out.

Thanks Carynie I will follow this advice.

[jordang312]

What helpful suggestions! I went back over my profile for rush and re-did it according to what was said. It looks so much better!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

And likely also ensures correct spelling (provided that the resume was proofread).

Yes, spelling always matters.

Yes.

Spelling always counts in recruitment.

It counts on your app, your resume, any other materials you submit to the alumnae panhellenic for rec help, or anything that goes to panhellenic concerning your registration.

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

We have girls who think it's forbidden to mention their high school sorority. It is NOT! If you were a recruitment chair in your HS sorority, of course the college version will want to know that!

You really think so?

I've never heard a SINGLE good thing about a high school sorority. In my experience, they're haze-fests. If a PNM mentioned that, I would think that she was a). a poser and b). probably not someone of high moral standards.

I'd be hesitant to mention it. There aren't really any high school sororities that are well regulated (or even regulated at all)...right?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

You really think so?

I've never heard a SINGLE good thing about a high school sorority. In my experience, they're haze-fests. If a PNM mentioned that, I would think that she was a). a poser and b). probably not someone of high moral standards.

I'd be hesitant to mention it. There aren't really any high school sororities that are well regulated (or even regulated at all)...right?

There's another thread that has just recently been talking about Delta Beta Sigma which is a national orgainzation.

However, it may be regional. As I stated in that thread, here no one would think well of a high school sorority and they've been banned in school districts at some point between my mom's generation and mine.

If a PNM is in an area that holds a positive perspective of a high school sorority and is going to school in the same region, you might include it. If you're going to school outside of the region, you might include the relevant volunteer experience and MAYBE leadership positions while downplaying or omitting that it was for a high school sorority.

That said, having gone to a school that wasn't rec focused, I doubt anyone in my chapter would have held a high school sorority against someone else just simply because we didn't emphasize their resume or recommendation that much.

[ComradesTrue]

I agree that it may be regional.

I grew up in Texas and attended a Texas school with a competitive recruitment. Recs were an absolute must, girls were dressed to impress, yada, yada. West Texas, namely the Abilene/Midland/Odessa area, had (has? unsure...) a high school sorority called Tri-Hi-Y. To be honest, we found the whole thing humorous and at least for my chapter this was not anything that scored a PNM any extra consideration.

[shermanyh]

Activities-Leadership 9th , Drama 10th - I was a part of a play and worked on stage designs and backstage , Culinary Arts 11th and 12th - I Catered multiple events for my school including the area principal meeting, new teacher introductions, and top 25 seniors a formal event, Mentorship 12th - which was like an intern in an office where I would file paper, answered phones, escorted parents, students, and officials, call parents to verify and assisted office personnel,

Interests-Music, Reading, Learning more about Animal and body Science., Experiencing cultures varying from mine. Cooking and making people smile. Analyzing movies.

Honors and Awards-Student of the day twice Nominated by two different teachers for being an outstanding student and going above the call of what is expected from a student., Cardinal caught caring- I was seen doing a random act of kindness , Honors in Human Anatomy I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties. Multicultural Literature- I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties and Service Superstar- One of the few people in my department at work to receive the award for following the mantra and Making sure that every guest has a amazing experience at the park.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities- Diamonds in the rough- Church group volunteered at nursing home where we held events for them like purse day, and held church service for them.

This is good right?

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

You really think so?

I've never heard a SINGLE good thing about a high school sorority. In my experience, they're haze-fests. If a PNM mentioned that, I would think that she was a). a poser and b). probably not someone of high moral standards.

I'd be hesitant to mention it. There aren't really any high school sororities that are well regulated (or even regulated at all)...right?

Depends on your area. In mine, high school sororities do a LOT of volunteer work. Officers have a good bit of responsibility. So...it depends.

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by shermanyh

Activities-Leadership 9th , Drama 10th - I was a part of a play and worked on stage designs and backstage , Culinary Arts 11th and 12th - I Catered multiple events for my school including the area principal meeting, new teacher introductions, and top 25 seniors a formal event, Mentorship 12th - which was like an intern in an office where I would file paper, answered phones, escorted parents, students, and officials, call parents to verify and assisted office personnel,

Interests-Music, Reading, Learning more about Animal and body Science., Experiencing cultures varying from mine. Cooking and making people smile. Analyzing movies.

Honors and Awards-Student of the day twice Nominated by two different teachers for being an outstanding student and going above the call of what is expected from a student., Cardinal caught caring- I was seen doing a random act of kindness , Honors in Human Anatomy I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties. Multicultural Literature- I was the only student who received the honor for going above and beyond student duties and Service Superstar- One of the few people in my department at work to receive the award for following the mantra and Making sure that every guest has a amazing experience at the park.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities- Diamonds in the rough- Church group volunteered at nursing home where we held events for them like purse day, and held church service for them.

This is good right?

Yes, that is good!

[gee_ess]

Shermanyh and other pnms -

I like the way you are explaining the activities on your resume. I don't know what format you are putting it in,but I suggest bullet points and concise statement. Make it easy to glance at and see the highlights.

Honors-
*Student of the Day: awarded the honor twice; recognized as outstanding student by faculty.
*Cardinal Caught Caring: awarded to those recognized for performing random acts of kindness.
*Human Anatomy honor student - only student in senior class to receive this honor.

These are just examples but a good place to start.

[33girl]

Tri-Hi-Y has been around for a long time - my mother was in it. It's affiliated with the YMCA, and has multiple chapters across the country. I'd hardly call it a sorority, unless the members at a certain school attempt to make it one.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Tri-Hi-Y has been around for a long time - my mother was in it. It's affiliated with the YMCA, and has multiple chapters across the country. I'd hardly call it a sorority, unless the members at a certain school attempt to make it one.

Interesting.

It was definitely listed as a sorority with the west Texas girls. Every rush application from that area would have "High School Sorority- Tri Hi Y."

I don't think we ever pledged any of those girls so my knowledge ends at the rush application.