I just want to add that NPHC sorority rush is not supposed to be a final declation of intent to apply a specific sorority, but common collegiate practice has made this so. Theoretically, if one is searching for more information on any of the NPHC sororities, she should be able to attend more than one organizations' rush, as these events are one of the few instances where it's legal and appropriate for members and prospectives to get together and exchange information about the organization.
However, many chapters treat a prospective's attendance at one group's rush as a final declaration of intent to join that sorority. This is unfortunate and in many cases wrong, but is currently the reality on many campuses.
The most stress-free way (meaning, the way to arouse the least amount of ire from members) to go about learning what NPHC sorority might be a good fit for you is to meet current chapter members, support their community service and public events, and learn what you can about the history/legacy of each organization. Of course, maintaining an excellent GPA and providing consistent, meanignful community service are imperative as well.
Once you've decided which sorority is for you, your continued presence at chapter functions will usually serve as notice to members of XYZ sorority that you are interested. However, you may want to approach a member you know well that you are interested in joining her organization and would like to be informed of her sorority's upcoming activities.
God speed in your endeavors.
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