Questions for Newbie

[WCsweet<3]

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=54403

Start there. It has stuff about rec letters. As for knowing someone... I'd say you wouldn't have to. I joined a sorority where I didn't know any one, instead of the two that I did. That was my campus.
Read the rest of the threads. There are certain threads near the top of the recruitment forum that are called stickies (like the link above) that will help answer all of your questions. Now as for your school. I have no idea what SMU is or where it is. Also, since it is your first year at your college, it is a better idea to not be set on any certain sorority. Each chapter is different on every campus. Chances are that other GCers are unfamiliar with your campus.

[texas*princess]

SMU is VERY competitive. The fact that you are already a sophomore probably doesn't help you.

By limiting your options, you are lessening your chances of getting in ANY sorority with an attitude like that.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=54403

Start there. It has stuff about rec letters. As for knowing someone... I'd say you wouldn't have to. I joined a sorority where I didn't know any one, instead of the two that I did. That was my campus.
Read the rest of the threads. There are certain threads near the top of the recruitment forum that are called stickies (like the link above) that will help answer all of your questions. Now as for your school. I have no idea what SMU is or where it is. Also, since it is your first year at your college, it is a better idea to not be set on any certain sorority. Each chapter is different on every campus. Chances are that other GCers are unfamiliar with your campus.

Generally good advice, WCsweet<3. It is true that even at competitive schools, a PNM can get a bid somewhere without knowing anyone. However, specific to SMU, a transfer sophomore who doesn't know anyone is unlikely to get a bid to a top tier chapter. By most accounts, at least two of the ones the OP listed would qualify as top tier.

And there are GCers from SMU on this board. SMUAlphaChi posts occasionally. Maybe she'll pop by. I believe there may be a DG too?

My advice:
1. Meet sorority women in your classes, activities, through friends, and while out. If they don't know you, why would they fight for you?
2. Behave yourself while out. Don't do anything stupid.
3. Get recs.
4. Give each of the 8 chapters serious consideration. Then again, it's your loss if you want to only focus on the 3 you mentioned.

[Blue Skies]

Get those recs, consider ALL of the chapters, and start talking to other women in your classes NOW: i.e. "I'm sorry, can you tell me what the professor just said about the next quiz?" (later) "Is this your major?" (later still) "Do you live on campus?"

...that last question in particular should get the ball rolling. Be friendly. It will help you.

Good luck!