and everyone thought I was crazy. Its not that I decided to do it at that time because I had rushed previous years and received bids, but just didnt feel it from the house I was accepted into.
I say go for it no matter what year you are. Depending on the campus, sometimes being a legacy is a sure bid. I know that at UM, if you are one, you're 90% in the door, but your personality plays a factor too. Also some campuses count juniors and seniors as free bids (like UM) which means they dont count towards total, and you can take as many as you want. Some groups dont take them v/c they feel whats the use of having them around for a year or two. SHOW THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE JUST AS MUCH AS ANY FRESHMAN CAN! And that you'll continue to remain active as much as you can as an alumna. There is also Alum Initiation if , things dont work out during college.
I hope that you become an AGD, please keep us posted.