During formal recruitment, what makes an impression on members?

[PhoenixAzul]

Preface: I come from a local sorority system with a strange history and strange recruitment practices. your mileage may vary. greatly.

I'd like to think that we are looking for girls that will support the spirit of our missions. My own sorority takes our motto ("to thy own self be true") really seriously, and I personally like to see a PNM with personality, who demonstrates her uniqueness rather than trying to fit in or blend in. Its not necessarily the flashiest, or the loudest, or the most crazy girl, but the one that just "clicks" and would bring something to the sorority. There's something to be said for intuition.

Basically, do your best to have the required elements (grades, recs if they're needed for your campus), but ultimately chemistry and intuition and that "thing" are what determines the house you pledge.