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Rosma,
I don't know anything at all about your school's Greek system, so I don't know how hard it is for seniors to get bids...what everyone else has said on the matter pretty much gives you an idea of the possibilities. I have one suggestion, that many people may not agree with me on...but it's worth considering in my opinion. SInce you are a senior, and only have 1-2 years left of school--try thinking more in terms of your alumnae membership in a sorority, and go from there.
My point is, every school has a chapter that is considered "weak" for whatever reason...and it is often easier for seniors to get bids from those chapters than others. Even the strongest sororities nationally have "weak" collegiate chapters...but there is more to being in a sorority than being a collegian...your collegiate life is 4 or fewer years, but alum life is forever. If you go through recruitment (and I strongly encourage you to do so), and it looks like your first choices aren't going to work out, consider accepting a bid from another National organization that you can also identify with--and see yourself as an active alum. Even if the chapter is not strong-you will have the benefit of the collegiate experience for a short time, and the priceless benefit of being an alumnae.
Also, keep in mind that many national organizations recognize and encourage alumnae initiation. If you don't think you can live with the choices at your campus during formal recruitment, remember you may have the opportunity to become an initiate of the organization you really like, later on as an alum...it can take some legwork to meet members of sororities under those circumstances, and you won't have the full collegiate experience to draw on, but it is special nonetheless. The other advantage is that you don't have to be limited only by the organizations at the school your are attending for alum initiation. You are just limited by those organizations who have alum groups in your area, and recognize alum initiation.
Anyway, sorry for the novel, but just some thoughts. Good luck to you, and keep us posted on your decision!
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