[magnoliacurious]

"While certain sororities may have greater percentages of In State students, I would guess that if an OOS PNM keeps an open mind, that status will not significantly affect getting a bid."

I think the "certain sororities" part often is just the problem with so many OOS PNMs going through recruitment at so many schools. Because often the most popular, "cool" in the minds of many (as a matter-of-fact, not an endorsement at all) sororities have the largest percentage of In State students, so many PNMs, OOS and otherwise, feel they should get a bid from one of those sororities or no sororities. And if they don't get a bid from one of those sororities, they often feel that ISS have an unfair edge. I think the biggest key towards helping so many OOS overcome the phobia they have about getting a bid may be to help get them to think that all sororities are great to get a bid from. Realistically, that is easier said than done with so many. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying! Just my un-expert take.