some people find cob a better way to go, because it is not as formal as formal recruitment(could that be why it is called "formal"?). often a few girls are invited to go bowling, or to a movie or to watch a hot tv show at the house/dorm suite/apartment. you might be able to "shine" in a more relaxed atmosphere, with fewer people around. less pressure. do you belong to any organizations on campus, or hold leadership roles?
you may find a fellow org.member is also a member of a sorority and you could network thru her. i would not advise contacting any sorority with the intention of finding out "what went wrong"- it would sound like too much sour grapes, no matter how diplomatic you were. do contact panhellenic to find out about the next membership opportunities for you, and have them add your name to the list. if your grades are not "up to snuff" then you will have to work hard to raise that gpa-most sororities have a minimum gpa requirement. and don't dwell on the past-if you rush again, go in with a positive, self-assured attitude. people like to be around positive people. best of luck!
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