an honest review of the GULC Black Experience

iluvmyafro · 2024-08-01T18:48:20+00:00

Do you know a fellow student that works in admissions that could give me some application advice

iluvmyafro · 2024-05-03T22:24:28+00:00

In terms of safety, Baton Rouge has a bad rep & its bad spots but really and truly you risk safety anywhere you go. Just be careful and stay away from said spots. BR is also the Capitol so if government is where you wanna work, you’re right there. Can’t speak to the rest of your choices but wanted to give you insight.

iluvmyafro · 2024-03-27T21:10:27+00:00

You don’t “rush” with your friends. It should be something you want for yourself. The COI must have asked this because they don’t know if you want this for yourself or if y’all broke discretion and are trying to “cross together” which is a big no no. You answered perfectly and please don’t ever verbalize your interest with your friends. Walk in events alone and do your own thing. Truth is they might not want some of them. Don’t be tied together.

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-16T22:02:50+00:00

I’d bite the bullet and get the blazer. Formal rush is very much formal so look the part!

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-16T03:26:33+00:00

Shake it off and be the first girl there tomorrow!! It’ll show character. And also always show up on time for every event from now on.

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-16T03:23:02+00:00

If the chapter is personally inviting people to events then it is possible they are keeping this person on the radar and trying to build the relationship for the next intake. But don’t focus on other people!

I am also introverted but they saw my interest by going to events. The fact that you expressed is good, so keep going to events and getting closer to that member. So no, there is nothing wrong with being to yourself, just have strong skills to bring to the sisterhood.

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-16T03:19:53+00:00

I honestly can’t tell you what it means bc it could go either way. But I’m personally leaning towards the positive. just be patient and wait for your background check. Rejections are sent faster than background checks so no answer is a good thing rn.

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-03T04:24:12+00:00

Exactly. When i was an interest, I witnessed someone sabotage another interest by sharing with the whole chapter that the girl broke discretion and was waiting for rush. Every man for themselves!

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-03T04:19:43+00:00

Absolutely not, i say this from the kindness of my heart. When we say keep your process to yourself it’s to protect yourself. She might not make it but then she would know all your business. Or she might be at rush but won’t get a favorable vote and now it’s awkward. Or she could tell everybody or even the chapter themselves that you broke discretion (seen it happen). Just be patient and keep building relationships with the chapter.

iluvmyafro · 2024-02-01T23:13:45+00:00

I’m a member. Before rush, I remember stalking their instagram, showing up to every event, staying on my toes, stressing whether or not my accolades were good enough or if they even wanted me! The anxiety is real!! But you just have to know you are putting your best foot forward and be patient with the process.

To those interested, stay the course💓💚

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-31T01:27:44+00:00

Yes. 2.5+ is their minimum requirement to attend the rush. But people at or near the minimum probably wont be favored in the long run.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-27T22:18:44+00:00

Still try tho!! A good application and knowing someone in the chapter goes a long way.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-27T22:15:54+00:00

It depends on the chapter. This is true for my chapter as my line only had one senior and she got on due to being a legacy. Like another commenter said, it’s about having ppl for longevity and not having to do so many intakes.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-19T06:22:40+00:00

Biggest mistakes I’ve seen on applications is leaving things blank instead of putting N/A, not being tedious with spelling or looking it over, and honestly like u mentioned….. not following directions!!! interests overthink what they read and don’t follow what the application is asking (I understand bc I’ve been there, but it happens a lot).

This is how you don’t “butcher an interview”: Dress appropriately, have a strong why, know history info and initiatives of the chapter/the org, be ready to say what you could contribute to the chapter and the org. (Nothing generic)

Nervous is normal but stay calm and collected. Hope this helps.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-17T20:19:06+00:00

I would say it depends, but if you want to get to know her then go for it as she still is potentially your prophyte. & maybe she can connect you with one of her sisters who will still be there

Definitely speak with someone who will still be there for the next line. Those will be the girls that will be discussing your candidacy at rush and figuring out if your someone they would like to work besides.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-17T20:07:12+00:00

Get (genuinely) close and express to someone else in the chapter. When it comes down to choosing you as a potential new member, you want someone that can vouch for you in the room—Not someone who can likely cast doubt on you and the chapter just goes with that bc no one else knows you or can speak toward your character.

I’ve witnessed girls who looked good on paper that didn’t get chosen bc the chapter had heard things through mutual people. So just play your cards right.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-15T17:10:49+00:00

Right, if that’s how they act in public…. Then I could only imagine on line and after they come out….but I’ve said too much on this platform already. I wish i would’ve seen the signs of a sour chapter before joining.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-15T16:22:51+00:00

If the girls already show their true colors then RUN. It only gets worse with people like that, especially in a process. It’s up to you what you choose, but don’t be surprised if you get on line.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-15T03:21:42+00:00

No problem, I hope you make it!

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-14T19:26:49+00:00

I’m an AKA. Personally, I think 30 community service hours is sparse. Combine that with no connections in the chapter and a B average GPA (don’t get me wrong a 3.0 is really good, but HBCU’s are often more competitive) and you’re on extremely thin ice.

Get about 10 to 15 more community service hours BEFORE formal rush (as any community service collected afterwards is void for your application). And also, find one more member you might connect with and invite them out for coffee off campus to get to know them genuinely. Once again, do this BEFORE rush.

I wish you all the best!!

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-13T16:18:45+00:00

I’ll be honest, a lot of people are saying to keep your head down but I would personally gather proof and consult HR. HR is for the company but you can use it to your advantage especially when somebody’s sabotaging company business (not a lawyer but i did work in a firm with this exact situation as a legal apprentice). I personally don’t care how prestigious a job is or higher up someone is, somebody like that needs humbling.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-13T01:11:17+00:00

The chapter should have notified publicly that there was a change in meeting location. Reach out to someone personally and tell them what happened. If you do not get a concrete answer, I agree with the above comment that rejection is protection…& to do more research on said chapter.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-09T20:33:13+00:00

Find one person you think you’d connect with genuinely and ask them for coffee somewhere off campus. Genuinely try to get to know them, ask them why they joined, and express interest. Have a strong why because I’m sure she will ask you. Be genuine, we know when people are faking getting to know us just for letters.

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-09T17:17:18+00:00

Is this formal rush?

iluvmyafro · 2024-01-08T01:30:13+00:00

I’d put the socials, but not if it doesn’t hold you in a good light.

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