Lil Sammy, please take 1906 advice with a LARGE grain of salt, because his advice could get your pearls snatched with the quickness.
Pledging is not a right, it is a priviledge. It is unfortunate that not every member of orgs has a chance to go through a real process, but honestly that is life. Less and less, you can control your process- pledge or MIP. There is every chance that some members will reject you, but more often than not that will not be the case- I think more people have an understanding of what hood is really all about, and as long as you are WORKING for your org, they will accept you.
So it is up to you, what is more important to you? The ideals of the organization, and becoming a part of it's legacy, or having a hard rep? Understand that going grad is just as bad (if not worse) to the people that you are afraid will be judging you, so this will be your best opportunity.
Good luck with your choice.
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