Rush Talk: Your Back Stage Pass to Sorority Recruitment

Bid day is finally here, and yes, it is every bit as exciting, chaotic, emotional and sweaty as you think it will be. In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down what actually happens on OSU sorority recruitment bid day, from the early morning bid delivery to the big run home from the Student Union to the sorority houses. They talk through what PNMs can expect, what parents should kn...

Pref is over, emotions are high, and suddenly everyone is talking about MRABA, SIP, quota additions, snap bids and COB like you were supposed to already know what all of that means. This week on Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down one of the most confusing parts of Oklahoma State sorority recruitment: what happens after preference round and before Bid Day. They explain what MRABA actually is, w...

Preference Round is the final round before Bid Day, and yes, it really is as emotional as everyone says. In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down what actually happens during Preference Round at Oklahoma State, why the tone shifts so much, and how PNMs should think about those final conversations. They talk through the OSU Preference Day schedule, what to wear, how dressy is too d...

Sisterhood round is where recruitment starts to feel real. The T-shirts are gone, the outfits get dressier, the conversations go deeper, and both PNMs and chapters are trying to answer the same question: could I actually see myself here? In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down what sisterhood round looks like during Oklahoma State sorority recruitment. They talk about what to wea...

Season 2 continues with one of the biggest milestones of Oklahoma State sorority recruitment: Philanthropy Round. This is the day many PNMs wake up to their first party list and experience recruitment cuts for the very first time. It can feel exciting, emotional, confusing, and overwhelming all at once. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what to expect. We walk through the Philanthropy R...

Move-in day is here, and if you are headed for sorority recruitment, this episode is your survival guide. This week on Rush Talk, we are breaking down everything PNMs and parents need to know before recruitment move-in day, from packing smarter to surviving the August heat. The girls talk through the real logistics of hauling dorm supplies up stairs, what containers actually make life easier, why...

Welcome back to Rush Talk — Season Two is here. Last season, we gave you the big-picture overview of sorority recruitment. This season, we’re getting into the strategy: day by day, outfit by outfit, conversation by conversation, and exactly how chapters are making their decisions. We’re starting with Virtual Open House Round, the first official round of OSU sorority recruitment. Brooke and Chloe b...

We’re bringing in a BIG name for this bonus episode — and yes, we’re fully fangirling. Trisha Addicks, known as the original sorority rush coach and founder of It’s All Greek to Me, joins Rush Talk to break down what actually matters during recruitment and what doesn’t. From her own experience, from not getting a bid freshman year to building a national coaching business, Trisha shares the real st...

Is Greek life actually worth it? In the final episode of Season One, Brooke and Chloe give their most honest answer yet - and it is a very loud yes. This episode goes deeper than the usual "you'll make friends" pitch. They break down what sorority life really gives you at Oklahoma State, from built-in support systems and academic accountability to leadership skills, networking, confidence, and the...

You made it through recruitment - now what? In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe get into the part of sorority recruitment nobody really explains: what freshman fall actually feels like after Bid Day at Oklahoma State. From the inevitable post-recruitment sickness and emotional crash to chapter meetings, big/little dates, philanthropy events, and the nonstop pace of Greek life, this epis...

What happens when recruitment gets weird? This week on Rush Talk, Chloe and Brooke are joined by Parker for an April Fools episode packed with the funniest, wildest and most unbelievable Greek life stories from Oklahoma State. From a bird pooping on a PNM's head right before walking into a house, to burned-off hair before rounds, to a girl bringing a rock into recruitment, this episode is full of...

How much does legacy status actually matter during sorority recruitment at Oklahoma State? In this episode of Rush Talk, we get honest about the emotions, pressure, assumptions and reality behind being a legacy. Chloe sits down with Brooke and her daughter Parker, plus Jessica and her daughter Ella, to talk through two very different recruitment stories. One daughter ended up in her mom's house. O...

What does it actually mean to be a sorority legacy, and does it still help during recruitment? In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down one of the most misunderstood parts of sorority recruitment. They explain what "legacy" really means, how different chapters define it, and why legacy status used to carry way more weight than it does now. From the old rules that practically guara...

Everyone has a rush packing list, but not all of them make sense for Oklahoma State. In this episode of Rush Talk, we're cutting through the TikTok chaos, the influencer "must-haves," and the expensive extras to talk about what girls actually need for OSU sorority recruitment. Brooke and Chloe walk through recruitment outfits round by round, from Zoom and philanthropy to sisterhood and preference,...

You already cleaned up your social media… now it’s time for the part that feels “basic” but can absolutely shape how recruitment goes: what you officially submit for sorority recruitment. In this episode, Brooke and Chloe walk through the sorority recruitment registration process — when it opens (early summer), what gets uploaded, and how chapters actually use that info. Spoiler: your resume is ba...

Social media isn't just "a thing" during OSU sorority recruitment; it's part of the process. In this episode of our three part Prepping for Rush series, we get real about how chapters actually use Instagram, TikTok, and yes...even Facebook to learn who you are before you ever step into a conversation. Chloe breaks down why having a social presence matters, how chapters match PNMs (potential new me...

So what does recruitment week actually look like at Oklahoma State, day by day, when you’re living it?  In this episode of Rush Talk, Brooke and Chloe break down the real timeline (and the real emotions) behind what everyone still calls "rush." From the awkward-but-important Zoom open house round to move-in day chaos, philanthropy round, sisterhood round, preference, and the confetti-flying sprint...

So… what actually happens during sorority recruitment? In this kickoff episode of Rush Talk , you’re meeting your insiders. Brooke is a former Oklahoma State University sorority girl turned sorority mom who's mentored hundreds of families through recruitment — and even started a parents group when she realized how many moms were spiraling during rush week. Chloe is a recent chapter president who l...

Rush Talk is the inside scoop on sorority recruitment — told by women who've actually lived it. Hosted by Brooke, longtime recruitment mentor and founder of the Oklahoma State Sorority Recruitment Parents Group, and Chloe, a recent OSU graduate, sorority alumnae and former chapter president, this podcast bridges the gap between nervous moms and hopeful daughters. Season One of Rush Talk is all abo...