Cut from all Chapters at UGA

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If sororities saw COB as a hindrance to them, they wouldn't do it. Some choose not to, because their house is full or they would rather reach total through formal recruitment, but you won't be offered a COB if a sorority is begrudging about it. I honestly couldn't tell you who in my sorority was a COB because I don't remember and it has never mattered to any of us.

As a current senior at UGA, I can tell you that getting a bid as a sophomore is more difficult than as a freshman, but I know several girls who rushed as sophomores and got bids.
In the case there is no spring recruitment or COB:
Making friends with girls in sororities will help you tremendously, as it will put you on their radar if you go through again. However, you should not go out of your way to try and get in with a group of girl in a particular sorority, because this could hurt you. Dont' force it. But befriend the girls in your hall, in your classes, etc, and if the friendship seems to be working out, do your best to maintain it. Maybe you'll meet other girls in her house that you like and fit in with, and they'll consider that for next time. Don't try and do this with only certain sororities you think you like; Make yourself known (in a positive way) to girls in all houses. Friends in the sorority will be your biggest asset.
ETA: When you're making friends, especially those in sororities, avoid saying "I got cut from everywhere." If the subject of why you aren't in a sorority, it's much better to say that you dropped recruitment, or some other way of saying it. Don't leave anyone thinking there was/looking for a reason you were released, because there may well have not been any good reason at all. Saying "Oh I didn't really find a good connection with the houses that time" leaves it open to a number of explanations, and won't reflect badly on you.

Keep your GPA up, keep your nose clean, don't steal anyone's boyfriend, etc. Look your best, not just for the next recruitment time, but for classes and around campus. It sounds stupid and superficial, but if someone recognizes you only as "the girl who wears sweatpants every day" (not saying you do), it's not going to help you. Looking your best will only help you, and if you feel that you do look your best now, then stay that way, and if you think there are things you can improve upon (I mean like getting a good haircut or starting weight training, not a nose job, etc.) then work on it. Appearances are a minor thing in the scheme of life, but in an SEC recruitment, they bear a little more weight.

Other options to consider are non-Panhellenic sororities like Gamma Sigma Sigma (service sorority) and Sigma Alpha Omega (Christian sorority). I know girls in both, and they are awesome organizations with awesome people, as are the multicultural sororities, if you think any of these fit your style.

Being Greek also isn't everything. There are so many things to get involved with at UGA, especially as a freshman, so try those out. Not only will you get to experience some new things and build your resume, but you'll probably be able to meet some more girls in sororities and decide if it is right for you. Freshman Forum, Relay for Life, UGA Miracle, UGA Heros and major-related clubs are great places to start.