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Wow! There is a lot in there......

Unless you are at a school with a large, competive Greek system, rushing and gettinga bid y0our sophmore year shouldn't be a problem. Esp because credit wise your going to be a freshman.

In terms of going through with it in the fall....see what groups are taking NM's, and go check them out! If you find your home, great. If not, go through with it in the spring, where you will get to meet all the houses.

In terms of the NM period, I understand the worrying, but try and find out as much as you can before you join. My big right before she crossed, asked the sisters why she wasn't hazed. Not all groups haze.

What school are you at?