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Originally Posted by ChioLu
You may not have as much in common with New Members that are 18, but it's not prohibited.
I was an upperclass New Member when I pledged and was 21 by the time I was initiated. About 1/4 of my pledge class was upperclass, so I did not feel out of place.
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I mean this with no disrespect, but are you a Tennessee Chi Omega? I ask because I'm guessing that you may not be familiar with the campus culture based on how you described your chapter.
To the OP, some chapters at Tennessee pledge upperclassmen, but it's still primarily a freshman girl's game. It is a bit less competitive than some other SEC schools, but don't kid yourself that it's a walk in the park. Get recommendations for all chapters. More than one if you can. You are in the unique position of both being older and a freshman. I recommend that you proceed with recruitment and understand at the outset that some chapters may cut you because you are not the traditional PNM, but some will be more open to you. All thirteen chapters on campus are AWESOME, and they have HOUSES now! (My collegiate self is so jealous!)
Go Vols and GBO!