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What great news! Enjoy the events and remember that it is just as important to take a look around at the PNMs at these parties, too, as well as to get a final sense of the sisters. The PNMs you pref with represent your future potential pledge class, and you will be spending a lot of time with them. Strike up a conversation outside of the parties to get a sense of these ladies.

Remember, too, that when you do your final bid ranking, list only those chapters you would consider membership to. Statistically speaking, the more chapters you list, the greater your chances of receiving a bid to a sorority.

If you can only see yourself at one sorority and would rather not be Greek at all if you don't get a bid to that one, go for it. You may not be allowed to rush the rest of the semester if you list only one choice, though, and don't receive a bid from them, depending on your campus's rules. Know the facts and make an informed decision.

You can pledge a chapter and drop out before initiation, and can rush again next year, if you choose. I don't recommend this unless you're just desperately unhappy and know that you're not right for that group, though! It takes more than a week to determine this, so take time to meet people and get involved before you commit-- both to dropping or initiating! You're making a very important decision tonight and you do have a trial period during the new member process to make sure it is the best choice for you.

Join the chapter where you feel most at home and don't feel pressured by anyone else's feelings or expectations. Overall, have a great time and again, congrats on your invites! Continue to be yourself and ask good questions. Remember that sorority membership involves financial obligations as well as obligations of time, and make sure you are prepared to be committed to both-- there may be a new member fee that must be paid within a few days of being bidded, so be prepared! The first semester costs the most with one-time new member fees, buying a badge and such.

Good luck today! We are rooting for you!