Nichole - remember, that when it comes down to it, only you can do what is right for you! If that means working on grades for another year - then go for it!! I know that any sorority would be proud to have you as a sister -- and you are going to shine like the stars at night to them
Don't believe what you may be hearing about COB'ing -- yes, often times bigger chapters are at total and cannot pick up, but things DO happen - even to the "biggest and best" on campus. One year at my school the greek advisor found out that almost HALF of the chapter roster were taking under 12 hours (which disqualified them from being on the roster) -- well they had two choices - remove those people or lose their charter. Of course they removed the people (from the roster I mean - they all got alumna status and most were seniors that were put in as "ringers" for recruitment anyway) and went from being #1 for numbers to being the smallest! Talk about some serious COB'ing going on!!
So keep your chin up -- GO OUT AND MEET PEOPLE FROM ALL SORORITIES!!! The more people you know, the better shot you've got at an informal event invite. And don't discount the groups that were "so-so" in your mind -- they may end up being your sisters (there are a lot of GC'ers on here that can relate to that!!)
Remember to always conduct yourself appropriately though - don't be "that girl" when it comes time for recruitment next year! Not that you'd ever be in that category
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I am pulling for you and know that you will make a lot of people very happy before its all said and done!!
Much love and prayers heading your way