low gpa, chances of successful recruitment?

Ok! Can you give me any more information of the gpa requirements or maybe what chapters would require a higher gpa?

I don't think chapters reveal their minimum requirement, but Theta definitely has the highest GPA requirement

Thanks for the advice. I feel like my freshman year gpa isn't exactly a good representation of who I am as a student and all I can say is that I was going through a tough time and unfortunately that ended up impacting my grades. I am so determined to bring it up because I feel awful about it. I have a research job at the med school which I work at about 15 hours a week but that might not be anything that makes me stand out. I also have a couple of references to some of the chapters but again I don't know if that will be enough to help. I was really excited about recruitment and do consider myself a fairly outgoing person but I am hoping my gpa won't make this a rough experience because it really is something that I feel bad about. I'm definitely willing to try my hardest and make the best of this process! If you have any more advice that would be great.

Also is there any way my relatively strong high school gpa and the fact that I was in NHS and got volunteer awards will do anything for me?

I agree your lab work and job wont make you stand out but it also might help explain your gpa a little. The references will also help but might not be enough. I know for a fact your gpa is two low for 2 chapters to consider you based on their policies so its really up to you on rushing this year. If you are ok with some chapters not giving you a chance and keep an open mind on where you end up then go for it. If you spend another year raising your gpa you might have more options on where you end up but thats another year without greek life so its really up to you. If you do rush, almost every chapter does their grade cuts after the first day so you'll know your options pretty early in the process. The other stuff you have (service awards from HS, references, etc) might balance you out if chapters are torn between you and someone with a higher gpa later but it really depends on the chapter. Good luck with whatever you decide!