I'm not familiar with LSU but I do have some advice for any woman going through recruitment.
(1) Make sure that the groups that you are interested in know that you are interested in them. It's okay to tell them that you are really impressed with the chapter. I'm not saying to be over eager, but a chapter is less likely to release you if they know that you are interested. NPC encourages local Panhellenics to use what they call, Release Figures. I'm not sure if LSU follows this or not (I'm sure someone in GreekChat World will know). If they do, Panhellenic will give each chapter a recommended number of women to invite back - this number is different for each chapter and is calculated based on a few factors. Many times, chapters can't invite back everyone that they like and sometimes (after releasing women for grades, lack of activities, etc) they make "blind" releases - meaning there is no real reason for the woman to be released other than they can only invite back X number of women. If they know that you like them, it will be harder for them to release you.
(2) Don't fall in love too fast. I've seen a lot of women devastated because the ONE chapter they really wanted to join, released them. Many times these women are so heart broken, they drop out of recruitment completely and then lament over whether or not they want to try again the next year. Keep your options open. There are many great chapters at LSU and if you happen to not be invited back to a chapter you love, realize that maybe it wasn't meant to be and keep searching for your "Sorority Soul Mate."
(3) Remember that the chapters are almost as nervous as you are.... they want to be liked just as much as you do.
(4) Be genuine and gracious to ALL of the chapters, not just the ones that you really want to join. Sorority women have friends in other chapters and word spreads quickly when potential members are rude at other houses.
Recruitment is hard. I wish I could say that it's 100% fun all the time, but I can't. I can say that the rewards are well worth it. Enjoy the experience, make new friends, and you will make it through.
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