transfers rushing/ exclusivity

I am not sure your question makes much sense? I am confused how meeting more people during first semester hurts you unless you are a moron and completely unlikable! It's your negative view of people and yourself that will sink your prospects in my opinion. Be realistic in your expectations and be a person that people want to spend time with. Nice people are everywhere in the system and disregard the ranklings. Don't set your mind on a particular house as that's most likely not realistic. Meet people and see where you feel comfortable. If you are a minority I am not sure you are best served by our still 19th century system! Sorry but it's true/