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Rush conversations are short, usually five to fifteen minutes with one or two members, and they work like a friendly interview in both directions. The members want to know who you are. You want to know whether you'd actually be happy there. Walking in with a few good questions of your own makes you look curious and serious at the same time.

The questions members ask are rarely tricky. They want a real answer with one detail, not a speech: your major, where you're from, what you do outside class, why you're looking at Greek life. Your questions work best when they're indirect and polite: "Could you tell me..." and "I was wondering..." sound thoughtful, while "How much does it cost?" as your first line sounds like you're only shopping. Ask about money, but ask it third or fourth.

Phrases

the most common opener; answer with a reason

polite curiosity about your background

asking about clubs, sports and jobs

why you're here

the personality question

a soft way to start your own question

asking about the time commitment

the question that shows you're serious

asking about study hours and help

inviting a personal story

asking about housing

the money question, asked carefully

Say it out loud

Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.

Practice · 3 min

Ask it politely. What you want to know on the left, one natural question on the right.

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.