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It really all depends on the university and the number of women who are coming through recruitment.

If there are large numbers of PNMs, the sororities can be more selective. In this case, Freshman are preferred over upperclassmen because they represent 4 consistent years of dues and participation.

At a southern school, this is especially true. DO go through recruitment, though. Keep an open mind, be yourself, smile and play up your strengths. Expect to be cut by houses just because you are an upperclassman, but don't let this expectation ruin your chances at being happy and yourself.

Being cut is not a measure of who you are as a human being. If a sorority is hell-bent on recruiting only underclassmen members, that is their goal and who they want. It doesn't mean you haven't made a good impression or that they don't like you.

Yes, SOME Panhellenics only count freshmen in their quota numbers, and juniors/seniors are "free." This is not the norm, and again, it depends on the school.

Keep a positive attitude. Make friends with sorority members now. If you have friends in the chapters, you have an edge over other upperclassmen.

As an upperclassman at a southern school, it IS going to be harder to receive a bid. Keep an open mind and take a bid to a place that may not be your first choice, if it is offered to you. Do COB if you are cut from formal recruitment. If you really want it, have a whatever-it-takes attitude.

You will hear stories from many women who ended up in a chapter that wasn't top on their list... and years later, they are proud of their letters and their sisters, and wouldn't have had it any other way.

Just go through it, and COB if formal doesn't go your way. Also, don't discount the fabulous locals that may be on your campus, or pre-professional or interest GLO's like SAI or Phi Alpha Delta! Explore every option!