What to Expect During Recruitment: A Round-by-Round Breakdown 💕

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One of the biggest reasons PNMs feel anxious about sorority recruitment is simple:
you don’t know what to expect.

What will each round be like?
What are the conversations like?
What should you wear?
Are you “behind” on deadlines?

We get it—and we’ve learned that confidence comes from clarity. When you know what’s coming, it’s a lot easier to breathe, show up as yourself, and actually enjoy the process.

That’s exactly why we created our “What to Expect During Recruitment: Round-by-Round Breakdown” resource on SororityPrep.com. It’s a friendly, campus-specific overview designed to calm your nerves and walk you through each step of the recruitment experience—before you ever walk into the first party.

Why Knowing the Rounds Matters So Much

Recruitment isn’t just “one big week.” It’s a series of rounds, each with its own:

• Purpose

• Atmosphere

• Conversation style

• Dress code

• Emotional rollercoaster (let’s be honest!)

When you understand the goal and vibe of each round ahead of time, you can:

• Go in with realistic expectations

• Adjust your mindset as the week goes on

• Make sense of schedule changes and invitations

• Feel less blindsided and more grounded

Our resource gives you a round-by-round breakdown tailored to you so you’re not relying on generic TikToks or outdated information from somewhere else.

What’s Inside This Round-by-Round Resource

This isn’t a textbook or a rulebook—it’s a friendly guide that feels like sitting down with a big sister who has already been through it. Every campus does recruitment a little differently. So inside this resource, you’ll get:

• A quick overview of how recruitment works at your school

• Important upcoming deadlines (like registration and recommendation timelines if applicable)

• Notes about how many days recruitment typically lasts and how the schedule is structured

This way, you don’t just know what’s happening—you know when it’s happening, so you can plan ahead.

Round-by-Round Breakdown

We walk you through each round in plain, honest language so you know what it’s really like. For each round, you’ll see things like:

• What this round is all about
  (Philanthropy, sisterhood, house tours, preference, etc. depending on your campus)

• What the conversations feel like
  – more casual, more personal, more values-based, etc.

• What sorority members are generally focusing on during that round

Instead of going in thinking, “I have no idea what’s happening,” you’ll think,

“Okay, this is the round where they’re really focused on [X], and that’s what I’m prepared for.”

What to Wear for Each Round

Outfits should be fun—not stressful. But we know they can easily become one of the most overwhelming parts of recruitment. Inside this resource, you’ll find simple outfit guidance for each round, aligned with your campus dress code and culture, such as:

• General dress expectations (casual, dressy casual, cocktail, etc.)

• The difference in formality from one round to the next

• How to stay true to your own style while still fitting the guidelines

We want you to feel like the best version of you—not like you’re playing dress up. We also have a wardrobe planning resource coming soon for you!

Ready to Go Into Recruitment Knowing What to Expect?

If you’re tired of feeling like recruitment is this giant mystery everyone else understands but you, this resource is for you.

👉 Download our “What to Expect During Recruitment: Round-by-Round Breakdown” and head into recruitment week with clarity, confidence, and a plan. [Download the resource here!]

We’re cheering you on as you step into this new chapter, fully prepared and fully yourself. 💗

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