spring rush

i read a bunch of posts that said some sophomores have a chance depending on grades and personality and looks. I'm transferring to URI for spring semester so i really want to rush so i can meet people and be involved. i had a 2.5 gpa at my last school bc of a lot of stuff going on but I'm taking easier classes this semester so i know ill have good grades. what are my chances? also is there any way for me to let sororities know during recruitment that my grades last semester don't reflect the type of student i am? i usually do really well