Arkansas went from sophomore rush to 2nd semester freshman rush to pre-freshman rush. There was just too much abuse of the system: dirty rush, you name it. I doubt they'll ever go back for many reasons plus they get more money if they have members for 4 years.
I joined as a junior and wasn't burned out at all unlike some of the others who were seniors in my sorority and others but...I don't think that retention and timing of rush have that much to do with each other. The really strong groups at the big universities I work with don't have much attrition anyway.
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