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I agree with Basket -- if Juniors and Seniors are not counted toward quota, or if you have your own quota, you are good to go. Just realize that you will be cut more than the younger girls. If you can handle that, along with the associated costs of recruitment, then I would go for it. You have nothing to lose.
I think when you are going through recruitment as an upperclasswoman, it's easy to be wishy-washy about joining a sorority. After all, you know you can survive without one. So you have to sell yourself in much the same way that you do for a job interview. Express a sincere interest in finding a sisterhood. Ask intelligent questions (do your homework.) Be prepared to tell how you can hit the ground running and help a chapter with committee work, etc. If you are being rushed (recruited) by fellow upperclasswomen, use that to your advantage and bond with them. Some may disagree with me on this, but I say if you've formed a good impression of a chapter over your past three years at the school, then say so, and say why that's the case.
I honestly don't think you would regret going through recruitment. You will meet lots of new women and get a close-up view of an important segment of campus life. Women will remember you and be friendly to you for the rest of the year even if you end up not joining a sorority. Going through recruitment builds bridges of understanding.
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