rushing as a junior worth it?

Heck yeah just try it out. Don’t have to do top tier or to message anybody. Just visit some sororities during rush and find out which one you want to do

If you wanna live in senior year then sure. You’d be living with a bunch of sophomores as a senior though. Sororities will understand that you’re a transfer and being a junior wouldn’t be a disadvantage...they actually like taking upperclassmen. Rec letters don’t do much at U of I.

I was in one of the big, well established houses. We DID take Juniors. My pledge daughter was one. She was really involved, had terrific grades and everyone liked being around her. Perhaps the biggest downside was that she didn't have a lot in common with the Freshman pledges; she meshed better with the older girls. You have nothing to lose by rushing as at the very least, you will meet some new people. I really hope you have a good experience and good luck to you!

When I first joined there were juniors in my pledge class. They integrated well with everyone, and had friends in a lot of different pledge classes. I'd say if it's something you really want to do then go for it!

hi OP here, thank you all for the support. I feel like I should also clarify that the reason I don't want to be bottom house is just because I've been told they'll be the only ones to take me and other sororities won't bother with a junior, and I feel like if I wouldn't fit in with a house that almost pities me either. I don't really care for the rankings but I do care about the reputation. Thanks everyone!!