I agree with what my fellow NPHCers have already stated.
Ok, this is generally speaking how it goes.
Interestee makes a decision to be in a NPHC sorority. She must research which organization is to her best interest. Official org websites, speak to family or friends who are members, and very importantly she needs to contact and speak with members of her local chapter.
After making her decision, she must attend our community service events (and that's in plural as in not singular) and not be a bystander but a hands on helper. We want people who are interested in the betterment of community and willing to do the work.
She must get to know the members of the organization. We do not take members we don't know.
She must show us, by attending our functions (not including parties) how well she gets along with other people and that her interest in our org is not a passing fancy and that she supports our causes.
And, she will attend our rush. NOT to be confused with an "info night", rush is the final step before submitting an application to our org. By Invitation only (usually)
Again, this is generally speaking. I can not speak for the specifics of my NPHC sorors DST, Zeta or AKA, but as a whole, this is how it is done. Period. I hope this helps.
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Originally posted by Sistermadly
Maybe I missed it higher up in the thread, but I'd still like to know why this is considered such a faux pas on some campuses. I have NPHC members in my family who feel the same way, but when pressed, they can't really give me a good answer.
Maybe it's just my family members, though. 
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Because it's considered flip-flopping. We want people who are absolutely sure. Once you become a member, there are no second chances.
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Originally posted by Sistermadly
It seems that the mental model for the NPC is "get to know the women, then get to know your organization". The model for the NPHC seems to be the exact opposite: "get to know the organization, and then get to know your sisters." Would that be a correct assumption, or am I way off base?
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That is correct.
ETAOur Sorors ARE the organization so getting to know the org is getting to know us
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Originally posted by carol9a
Then how do you know where you belong?
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The things you believe, what and how you feel, should match up with the organizations
mission statement and goals. You should not pursue membership in something you don’t believe in.