Sophomore Rush?

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My friend Nina had a situation similar to yours. She had been her high school's homecoming queen, was a twirler, and was a genuinely beautiful and nice person too! Going through rush as a freshman, she wanted Kappa but was cut right before prefs so she dropped out of rush.

Fast forward a year: Nina went through rush as a sophomore, and now many sophomores in each chapter already knew and loved her. She wasn't cut by any groups, had her pick of sororities, and pledged Kappa. She went on to be our President her senior year.

Greek systems differ from school to school, so it's hard to say if SMU will have a negative view of sophomores going through recruitment. You are on the right track by making sure that you are better prepared with recommendations this time around, and you've had a year to see what the groups are like 24/7.

Best of luck to you, whatever you decide!