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How to Manage Sorority Rush with Software: Complete Guide

Managing sorority rush effectively requires organization, strategy, and the right software tools. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of sorority recruitment, from pre-rush planning to bid day, with practical workflows and Rush+ demonstrations.

October 28, 2025
18 min read
Sarah Mitchell, Sorority Recruitment Consultant

Pre-Rush Planning with Software

Successful sorority rush starts with comprehensive planning. Use Rush+ to set up your recruitment cycle, create interest forms, plan your event calendar, and organize your recruitment team.

  • Set recruitment goals and targets
  • Create interest forms with Rush+ AI analysis
  • Plan formal recruitment event calendar
  • Assign recruitment team roles

Managing Formal Recruitment Rounds

Round-by-Round Coordination

Formal sorority recruitment involves multiple rounds with specific requirements. Rush+ helps you coordinate each round effectively.

Round 1: Open House

  • Create events for each round
  • Track PNM attendance
  • Assign sisters to PNMs

Preference Rounds

  • Manage preference lists
  • Track PNM preferences
  • Coordinate bid matching

PNM Tracking and Management

Comprehensive PNM Profiles

Use Rush+ to create detailed PNM profiles with contact information, academic details, interests, interaction history, and engagement metrics. The AI-powered auto-tagging helps categorize PNMs based on interest form responses.

Track PNM attendance across rounds, monitor engagement levels, and organize preference lists. Rush+ provides comprehensive tracking that ensures no PNM falls through the cracks.

Sister Assignment and Coordination

Strategic Sister Assignments

Assign sisters to PNMs strategically using Rush+ rush group management. Organize PNMs into groups, assign sisters based on compatibility and interests, and track interactions. This ensures every PNM receives attention and helps identify best fits.

Bid Day Preparation

Using Analytics for Bid Decisions

Use Rush+ analytics to review PNM engagement scores, round attendance, interaction history, and sister feedback. This data-driven approach helps make informed bid decisions.

Review Engagement Data:

  • • PNM engagement scores
  • • Round attendance rates
  • • Interaction frequency
  • • Preference indicators

Collect Sister Feedback:

  • • Sister notes and observations
  • • Compatibility assessments
  • • Cultural fit evaluations
  • • Overall recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage sorority rush with software?

Manage sorority rush with software by using comprehensive PNM tracking, event management for formal recruitment rounds, preference round coordination, sister assignment, bid matching, and analytics. Rush+ provides all these tools in one platform designed for sorority recruitment.

What software features help with sorority formal recruitment?

Essential features include round-based event management, PNM tracking across rounds, preference round coordination, bid matching tools, sister assignment systems, and analytics. Rush+ offers all these features with sorority-specific adaptations.

How do I coordinate preference rounds with software?

Coordinate preference rounds using event management features to schedule rounds, track PNM attendance, manage sister assignments, and organize preference lists. Rush+ provides preference round management tools that streamline this critical phase of formal recruitment.

Can software help with bid matching?

Yes, Rush+ provides bid matching tools that help sororities organize preference lists, track PNM interest, and coordinate bid decisions. The platform ensures compliance and helps maximize bid acceptance rates.

Master Sorority Rush with Rush+

Rush+ provides everything you need to manage sorority rush effectively. From formal recruitment coordination to bid matching, Rush+ streamlines every aspect of sorority recruitment.

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