[Gusteau]

I don't know how competitive your campus is, but if it is very competitive joining a chapter where you already know people will be a big help, and might even be your only chance. Don't feel like you have to join one of these chapters if you don't like them, but it could boost your chance (depending on campus).

Also, don't write a house off because of the people you don't know yet. I was hesitant before rush because, even though I had a few friends in the chapter, I didn't think I would get along with most of the brothers. This was stupid because I don't know why I wouldn't like people my friends thought were good enough to call brothers, but I soon realized this and ended up getting along with pretty much everyone in my chapter.