Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
Trisha Addicks
Navigating Sorority Recruitment: Insider Tips with Gracie Barranco
38 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast
Meet the Host and Guest
Gracie Barranco's Background and Sorority Experience
The Importance of Leadership and Feedback in Sorority Life
Understanding Rush Week: An Overview
Day-by-Day Breakdown of Rush Week
Preference Round Explained
Bid Day Excitement
Key Advice for Rush Week
Engaging During Recruitment
Handling Unexpected Situations
Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha welcomes Gracie Barranco, a recent Auburn University graduate and former Vice President and President of Chi Omega. Gracie shares invaluable insights on how sorority life and leadership roles have equipped her for her career. The episode delves deep into the sorority recruitment process at large schools, offering a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect, from convocation to bid day. Gracie advises incoming PNMs (Potential New Members) on navigating the busy and often overwhelming recruitment week, emphasizing the importance of eye contact, blocking out external noise, and expressing genuine interest. The episode also explores the option of Continuous Open Bidding (COB) and ends with some lighthearted anecdotes and engaging stories from her experiences.
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