No. I didn’t ask anyone’s permission to write the book. I wrote it for people who are not associated with the National Panhellenic Conference – prospective sorority members, and their parents. The National Panhellenic Conference has not endorsed, denounced, or in any other way acknowledged RUSH RIGHT.
Did your sorority give you permission to write this book?
No. I didn’t ask anyone’s permission to write this book. The legal counsel and national president of my sorority have copies of my book. They have acknowledged that the book does not reveal any secret membership selection information or private business matters of the sorority. It is therefore not violating any vows I have made to the sorority. I am a member in good standing of my sorority. The sorority has not endorsed, denounced, or otherwise acknowledged RUSH RIGHT.
Is this book a titillating exposé on sorority life?
No. If you are looking for a sensationalized and/or fictional novel about sororities, you are in the wrong place. RUSH RIGHT is a thoughtful guide for curious young women who want to do their best during the sorority recruitment process. This book, this system, and this project, have a goal and a purpose: equipping women with important life skills.
How long did it take you to write this book?
I realized I needed to write this book on June 30, 2008. I made major adjustments to my lifestyle to accommodate many months of writing instead of working. I started writing six weeks later and completed the book (read: gave it to the editor) in February 2009. The book was officially “born” on April 2, 2009 at the Western Regional Greek Association’s (WRGA, now AFLV-West) Annual Leadership Conference in San Francisco, California. To celebrate the “birth” of the new baby, I gave out more than $10,000 worth of free copies to Panhellenic officers and advisors who were in attendance at the event.
Do you guarantee that if I follow your system I'll get into my sorority of choice or any sorority?
No. There are no guarantees that you will be extended a bid to join a sorority. Not by me and not by anyone else. Nothing is guaranteed until you are looking at a formal bid invitation with your name on it.
Do you have any plans to write a complementary book for fraternity men?
Although many have suggested it would be a wise idea, I have no plans to write such a book.
The process of sorority recruitment is no longer called “rush.” Why do you use it in your book title?
Yes, I know the member intake process for Panhellenic sororities is technically called recruitment. But women still feel "rushed" through the friend making process. And their older relatives can't kick the habit of calling it "rush." So, tradition is mixed with progressiveness and we arrive at a play on words.
"Not joining a sorority in college has always been a huge regret of mine. When I walked into sorority recruitment, I got hit by a freight train. None of my family or older friends were in sororities, so I had no clue how the recruitment process worked. I dropped out of recruitment early after my favorite sororities released me. When I look back, I wish I had been armed with the SureSister PETAL System™ so I could have managed my conversations with sisters better. If only this book had been on the market when I was in school, my recruitment experience would have been much more positive."
- Kristin Walinski, Attorney, University of Virginia ( Charlottesville , VA )
"I wish I had this information going into formal recruitment my freshman year! Now on the other side, as the head recruitment counselor at my university, I want to pass this information to all of the potential new members. Joining a sorority shapes the rest of your life, so finding the best fit is key. This book can help you get there."
-Emily Coyle, Head Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA)
"Too often I've seen wonderful women get passed over during sorority recruitment because they weren't quite sure how to present themselves in the best light. Potential members always seem to feel overwhelmed and helpless as they go through the process of joining a sorority, and that's not the point! Don't miss out on what could be the most incredible experiences of your life just because you had one awkward conversation during a recruitment party - read this book."
- Sophia Chen, Alpha Chi Omega, Denison University (Granville, OH)
"The information shared in this book will not only benefit women going through recruitment, but it is also an important tool to share with the parents of these women. It is imperative for parents to play a supportive role throughout college and especially through recruitment; this should be shared with sorority women and their parents alike."
- Lizzie Raudenbush, Pi Beta Phi, University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
"Too often I've seen wonderful women get passed over during sorority recruitment because they weren't quite sure how to present themselves in the best light. Potential members always seem to feel overwhelmed and helpless as they go through the process of joining a sorority, and that's not the point! Don't miss out on what could be the most incredible experiences of your life just because you had one awkward conversation during a recruitment party - read this book."
- Sophia Chen, Alpha Chi Omega, Denison University (Granville, OH)
