[PenguinTrax]

I think you should continue through with Recruitment as planned and see how it goes. If, at the time prefs roll around you do not feel comfortable accepting a bid from one of the existing chapters on campus, withdraw and participate in the colonization activities.

Depending on your campus, your class standing may or may not hinder you. Noone can say without details and quite honestly, you've identified yourself pretty well, so I wouldn't go any further and name your campus. In other words, don't shoot yourself in the foot.