[Alumiyum]

As long as you act like it isn't there, it probably won't effect how sororities see you. I still get spots occasionally at 23 and mine's genetic too, so I'm sure that it'll pop up whenever I'm stressed...forever. Make up helps, but pretending it's not there helps more. People aren't as likely to notice if you act like you've got the best skin in the world. It took me forever to realize that, but it's true.

You've probably seen a dermatologist before, but you might want to make an appointment about two months before recruitment to see if they have any suggestions for new/different medication that might help. For those of us that have it in our genes, it probably won't go away completely, but treating it is still important. Also be sure to ask your doctor for make up suggestions. Some brands and formulas can make acne worse. (And if you don't want to splurge on department store make up, ask for brands that are sold in drug stores. Nuetrogena is almost always a safe bet.) Also be sure you're washing your face twice a day, and especially at night to remove all the oil and make up from the day. You can also try a Zeno HotSpot...they're $40 and you get about 80 uses from them. They won't help with cystic acne, but they do help regular pimples, especially when you catch them early. The most important thing is to keep your skin healthy and get it under control so that you can avoid cysts and scars (and they all tell you not to touch it-really, don't. I have one scar on my chin because I didn't listen to that warning when I was 18.)

Also-if you do get acne cysts and are able to get to your dermatologist for a cortisone shot, do it. Those things hurt and the shot will dissolve it in about a day.