[AXOmom]

She was a transfer, so she focused on telling them when she was going to graduate - she said she told them she would be class of 2012 but she was 20 years old. Sometimes she just gave them her age. Sometimes she told them she would be a fifth year since she was going to have to do that. She said that in one way it gave her a chance to talk a little about her situation without going into too much detail (in your case - I took some time because of some family issues that I felt were more important). It depended on what and how they asked. On her form she just listed the number of credits she had - I think, but she may have put sophomore because her school considered her a sophomore.

Also, be aware that you can send a letter to a chapter through the VP of Recruitment (at least that was the case on her campus) explaining your situation (she did) and it is sent to the recruitment chairs at the chapter. Whether or not they look at it, toss it, or consider it - who knows, but you might as well cover all of your basis.