[Sciencewoman]

Others could offer more specifics about USC, but if you're really interested in joining, focus on 1 and 3. #2 will take care of itself during recruitment...if you have supportive friends in any chapters, they may root for you, but there may be many chapters or members that aren't as interested in juniors. Regardless, I wouldn't go around asking sisters ahead of time what they think about your junior status, because they can't divulge membership selection criteria. Drop #2.

So, if you go through and are extended a bid, great! If you're dropped or decide not to go through formal recruitment, an extension is a good opportunity for upperclass women, because colonies like to have a range of ages, and they do look for some older women who can take on leadership roles. Colonizations are very selective, however, so you'll also want to put your best foot forward.

Be very clear on the formal recruitment rules. If you are offered a bid, you are beholden to that group for a year. You can't decline it and choose to pursue the colonization.