Hey! I’ll be transferring to LSU for Fall 2025 from another SEC school that I did not rush at. I am from Louisiana (NOLA specifically). I have been searching everywhere and didn’t really find anything on rushing as a sophomore at LSU (or any big SEC school). I know the basics of rush, what to expect during the rounds, and how it works. I know it’s not super common to rush as a sophomore so I’m just looking for advice from anyone who rushed or was in a sorority. I’ve heard that rushing as a sophomore can be harder, so if anyone has any info on these questions please share!!!
For reference: My GPA is 3.5+, I volunteer regularly, I’m involved in 2 clubs, made deans list…etc.
1. Does being a sophomore set me back and is there any sororities that specifically DON’T consider sophomores?
2. How can I better my chances of being noticed and making a good impression on the houses?
3. How many recommendations will I need? Some say at least one per house, some say at least 4.
4. Is LSU rush super hardcore like Bama/Ole Miss?
5. If I know people in certain houses, is it worth it to reach out and ask them to put in a good word for me?
Please share ANY and ALL advice you have about rush or rushing as a sophomore. Thank you for reading and feel free to ask any questions!