hi guys

Well first of all, don't make impressions from this crappy site. Those three sororities you mention are really not similar. It really depends what you want. The rec letters will help for more selective sororities, but honestly, the best thing you can do is be well rounded, make stellar grades and have athletic/artistic/leadership assets. When you go through recruitment, you will be looked at as a possible sister; someone who is genuinely likeable and fits well with the established group. Do your homework and look at grades and how they do in competitions, because most sororities will "present well" during recruitment week. You simply can't choose based on those impressions alone. Talk to girls in various sororities and get their honest opinions. You will read a lot on here that it's all about looks or whatever, but that simply isn't true. A sorority who consistently does well in competitions has a strong sisterhood and they care about achieving. You want to wear your letters proudly. Good luck!

Kappa, pi phi, and delta have nothing in common!

As a freshman, I was you just a year ago! I would read greek rank to try and figure out the reputations and I don't blame you for being on here. I can try and give you the best advice that I can. First, you can try and get as many rec letters as you want, be as involved as you want, but if you have a bad GPA (below a 3.0) it is unlikely that you will get asked back to a lot of houses - especially the three you mentioned. Also, even if you are the perfect PNM on paper (legacy/rec letters/good gpa/involvement), if you can't keep a good conversation and are awkward - you will most likely get cut at some point. Lastly, know what you want in a house. I'll post the reps below.

When I was in your place I was given some advice and I'll pass it on. Look at the houses that have smart girls and make good grades. Among those, look at which ones are competitive in campus events. Of course you want a house that has a close sisterhood and nice, pretty girls because otherwise you get a negative stereotype. Those are the most important things but you have to start with a house that's good academically because that's why you're going to college. You definitely want to be rewarded for doing well, not criticized because you're studying instead of socializing.

But also do not count out middle or lower tier houses if you get cut from your favorites. I agree that top tier is the best way to experience greek life but my cousin is in a lower-middle tier house here, she pledged just to test it out after she got her bid, and she loves it. She spends all her time with her sisters and talks so highly of them. While they don't place in much and aren't known for looks she absolutely adores it. So keep an open mind as well!