1) There have been several FSU rush threads over the years that you might want to read. Please do a search because they may be useful to you. Also, you might want to read adpiucf's General Advice thread in the Sorority Recruitment forum

b) GET RECS TO EVERY SORORITY. All NPC sororities accept rec letters, and yes, they are necessary. If you need help securing recs, contact the Alumnae Panhellenic nearest you. Recs info can also be found in the above mentioned thread.

iii) No one on GreekChat will offer any personal opinions on any of the sororities at FSU. Many people consider it un-Panhellenic to discuss opinions and reputations. It's best to go into recruitment with an open mind. Pay no attention to "tent talk" you might find online or in your rush groups...and especially via PMs when frat boys offer their opinion. Their opinions tend to be superficial and shallow. They know no better and have no idea what it's like to be Panhellenic anyway.