should i even bother rushing?

Okay you should still rush don't worry! All this means is if your GPA is 3.5 or above you fall in a GPA range where no sorority will cut you for grades. Not all sororities have a 3.5 requirement. The ones that typically do require a 3.5 are Pi Phi, Chi O, Kappa, Theta, and ADPi. The rest will take girls who have GPA's that are a bit lower (not by much though). I know someone will probably mentioned girls getting a bid a grade risk, which does happen, but not often. Most chapters will take 1-3 during recruitment, and will only be given to girls who they see as absolutely perfect for their chapter, or to legacies they liked, but didn't have the grades. I know I mentioned 5 sororities you might have slim chances with, but that's only 5/15. There are 10 sororities you have a good chance of getting a bid from, so don't worry. If you go through rush and have amazing conversations at any of the previously mentioned sororities, but get cut the next round. Know it wasn't you personally, grades might have been the issue. Regardless please rush! And I hope you find your home :)

My chapter would eliminate you because of grades, but that doesn't mean every house would. Also, how difficult was your high school, how many AP classes did you take, what was your ACT score. Those are all factors, too. For my house it's not enough to be "fairly involved" in high school. We look for elected positions or someone who is a standout athletically at the state level or higher. I'm not saying this to be insulting, I just think it's best if you adjust your expectations accordingly. We have many fine houses here at all levels and if you go into rush with an open mind and ask yourself if you could find a home in a variety of houses, you might do just fine. Chance are you can find great friendship anywhere.

I will pass along the best advice anyone ever gave me when I was in a quandary about something. Here it is: Why WOULDN'T you give rush a chance? You're in college and college is all about trying new things and growing as a person. Even if you don't do well in rush, you will have gained valuable experience and will learn something about yourself. I'd say go for it, because it can't hurt and it might be great. But you never know unless you try.