Sisterhood Round Questions to Ask PNMs
Thoughtful questions to ask potential new members (PNMs) during sisterhood rounds to assess fit, build connections, and help both parties determine if the sorority is the right match.
1What values are most important to you, and how do you live them out in your daily life?
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What values are most important to you, and how do you live them out in your daily life?
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Why this works
Understanding a PNM's core values helps assess alignment with the sorority's mission and sisterhood principles.
2How do you handle conflict or disagreements with friends, and what's your approach to resolving issues?
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How do you handle conflict or disagreements with friends, and what's your approach to resolving issues?
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Why this works
Conflict resolution skills are crucial in sorority life, and this reveals how they might handle sisterhood challenges.
3What does sisterhood mean to you, and what kind of relationships are you looking for?
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What does sisterhood mean to you, and what kind of relationships are you looking for?
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Why this works
This directly addresses their understanding of sisterhood and expectations for the relationships they want to build.
4How do you balance your academic responsibilities with social activities and commitments?
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How do you balance your academic responsibilities with social activities and commitments?
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Why this works
Time management and prioritization skills are essential for success in both academics and sorority life.
5What leadership experiences have you had, and how do you approach leading others?
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What leadership experiences have you had, and how do you approach leading others?
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Why this works
Leadership potential is valuable in sororities, and this reveals their experience and approach to guiding others.
6How do you contribute to your community, and what service or volunteer work is important to you?
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How do you contribute to your community, and what service or volunteer work is important to you?
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Why this works
Community service is often a core value of sororities, and this shows their commitment to giving back.
7What are your goals for college, and how do you see a sorority fitting into those plans?
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What are your goals for college, and how do you see a sorority fitting into those plans?
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Why this works
Understanding their college goals helps assess if sorority life aligns with their academic and personal objectives.
8How do you handle stress and pressure, especially when you have multiple commitments?
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How do you handle stress and pressure, especially when you have multiple commitments?
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Why this works
Sorority life can be demanding, and this reveals their coping strategies and resilience.
9What kind of social environment makes you feel most comfortable and supported?
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What kind of social environment makes you feel most comfortable and supported?
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Why this works
This helps assess if the sorority's social culture would be a good fit for their personality and needs.
10How do you approach making new friends and building relationships with people from different backgrounds?
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How do you approach making new friends and building relationships with people from different backgrounds?
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Why this works
Diversity and inclusion are important in sororities, and this reveals their approach to building inclusive relationships.
11What are your expectations for sorority life, and what are you hoping to gain from the experience?
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What are your expectations for sorority life, and what are you hoping to gain from the experience?
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Why this works
Understanding their expectations helps ensure alignment and prevents future disappointment or mismatched expectations.
12How do you handle criticism or feedback, and how do you use it to grow?
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How do you handle criticism or feedback, and how do you use it to grow?
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Why this works
Being open to feedback is important for personal growth and contributing positively to the sisterhood.
13What role do you typically play in group settings, and how do you support others in your friend groups?
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What role do you typically play in group settings, and how do you support others in your friend groups?
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Why this works
This reveals their natural tendencies in group dynamics and how they contribute to group success.
14How do you maintain your individuality while being part of a larger group or organization?
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How do you maintain your individuality while being part of a larger group or organization?
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Why this works
Balancing individual identity with group membership is important in sorority life.
15What are you most excited about in college, and what concerns or challenges do you anticipate?
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What are you most excited about in college, and what concerns or challenges do you anticipate?
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Why this works
This provides insight into their mindset, excitement level, and awareness of potential challenges.
Conducting Effective Sisterhood Rounds
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Interview Strategies
Create a Welcoming Environment
Make PNMs feel comfortable and valued by being warm, genuine, and interested in their responses.
Listen Actively
Pay attention to both what they say and how they say it to assess fit and authenticity.
Share Your Experience
Balance asking questions with sharing your own sorority experience to help them understand what to expect.