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I second LadyLonghorn's advice. You are not without options at UT. But, now that the hard part is over (good hs gpa, acceptance to UT) go after recruitment with the same energy you put into hs.

Google some Texas alumnae panhellenic groups (I think Richardson is a good one, if I remember) and read the booklets they publish for area hs seniors about rush. Be focused and spend spring working on recs. Any alum from any school will work. They don't have to be Texas alumnae.

Also, there is some debate on this elsewhere on GC, but I would recommend at least three recs (or letters) per house for Texas, and I think other Texas, SEC, etc experienced alums will concur.

One more important thing, the Texas groups are highly organized and recs are sent in to most houses in early early summer, as in late May early. Have your info to alums asap and read the many threads on GC regarding how to interact with alums for recs to help this process along.

Good luck!

ETA - I agree with Violet's assessment of considering Greek Life as a component of college. It was a huge part of my collegiate experience and if it something you desire, don't rule it out.