i'm probably transferring to nyu next year

Nationals tend not to but it's not unheard of. My advice would always be to go and see what's out there. If a soroity fits go for it. Nyu is full of transfers some of who end up in greek life. You got nothing to lose. Good luck!

We are trying to get the nationals to see the value in juniors and/or transfers. Give it a try, but don't take it personally if they drop you. For some of them it is all about numbers and juniors don't get them the numbers they want.

Might be best to focus on local sororities. They seem to have a tight sisterhood, and there is a lot of advantages if you stay and live in Manhattan.

The nationals are really missing out on some good members. All sororities could up their membership about 25% if they embraced more juniors and transfers.

I say don't even try nationals. They really seem to shun juniors and transfers. Not sure why.

You'll be fine! There were a few juniors in my pledge class

I was wondering the same thing. I would like to join a national, but don't want to go through rush if they are just going to judge me on my age. Can someone post some real information that would help?

I'm going to be completely honest... there was a thread like this before too btw so check that out. ZTA, DPhiE, AEPhi almost never accept juniors. It's a numbers things and also a loyalty thing. We like for girls to be here the whole time. I met quite a few juniors and transfers when I rushed and they're now at AST, KKG, or PiPhi (not too many in piphi though).
Be warned: you have a good chance of joining an organization but keep an open mind in case your top choice drops you.

I really wanted to give a bid to a really interesting and gorgeous woman that was a junior last year. Our advisors put her on the drop list because of her age. She went to another sorority that isn't as competitive as mine and is very happy. The majority of us wanted her in the house. The couple of bean counters knocked her out. Wish it were different. You will probably get a sorority, but do keep an open mind.

Come out to recruitment and see how you mesh with the girls!

There is a local chapter APhiZ that I know for a fact takes juniors, and I have a few friends in it who are super awesome, laid-back girls who are fun to hang out, party with, and are just an all-around great time.

Don't just skip out on recruitment because you're worried some sororities will drop you for being too old. Hey! You never know. :)