Some Post Rush Observations
Only 4 Houses are Eligible for COB!! That’s a great outcome! In the past there were usually at least 6 or more. The system as a whole is getting stronger and that is great for everyone.
I have loved watching Theta get stronger every year. Their new house was completed in 2019- and that has given them such a boost over these last 7 years. they have now gone several years without being on the COB list after fall rush! Go Theta!
Sigma Kappa desperately needs a house to help those sweet young women compete.
What you hear on social media often isn’t accurate. Remember that due to RFM- houses with strong return rates have to release up to 70% of PNMs after the first round. For many houses this would include PNMs who might hire rush consultants or who post a lot of TikToks. This leads to you seeing a lot of PNMs visiting and ending up in houses that have lower return rates. A big number of Tiktokers ending up in the same house doesn’t indicate popularity.
The best way to see the strength of the houses to see who is on the COB list or search the Alabama Greek Grade report and you can see all the grade, member sizes and who needed to take new members in the spring. Outside observers would be surprised by how often even houses like Zeta are on the COB list. TikTok is a very skewed from reality.
- Every house has something great to offer, so if being Greek is a priority, don’t give up. The smallest houses often offer the biggest leadership opportunities.
Fall 2026 seems like a great rush at Bama and I hope all the women who accepted bids are happy in their new homes!