advice on rushing as a sophomore?

Lmao don’t blame it on your social media— having popping social media is a plus, not a deciding factor on whether to drop a PNM. Rush IS a superficial process so if you have a problem with that don’t bother re-rushing or try rushing in the spring which is more casual. Recs here will only keep you from getting dropped for a round or 2, but maybe that’s long enough for you to be able to impress them. It’s much better to know girls so you should’ve at least tried to make friends in sororitys this past year, having someone in house to vouch for you can keep you from falling through. Sophomores usually get rushed by upperclassmen, sometimes sophomores, so it’s easier to have a conversation.
I wouldn’t say it’s impossible to get a bid to a house that dropped you last year, just that it’s very unlikely and I wouldn’t count on it. Your chances are better tho if you’re a stronger PNM (read: involved, smarter, hopefully hotter) and know girls in the house. Were you completely dropped or dropped when you only had houses you didn’t like?

I rerushed as a sophomore and ended up in a house that dropped me after round one as a freshman. I talked to mostly upperclassmen during round one but as the houses get to know you they’ll match you with anyone they think you’d mesh well with, regardless of year. good luck! keep an open mind

The rest of the advice is good but if the conversation is dying please don't ask about DM because we talk about it so much it becomes a repetitive (non memorable) conversation AND we don't learn anything about you!!

Yes, having recs will help you. And perhaps this time around you will try very hard to not give off those vibes of disappointment and make each house believe that you see something awesome in them.

I did the same and here are my tips. First, yes rush is superficial. If you look cute that will get you noticed. You have a better chance in my opinion because you aren’t rushing against freshman, just upper class men. Second, talk about something you are passionate about, whether it’s a recent trip, your major, some involvement that you loved or just some really cool experience. This will make you memorable. Third, this is more about luck and getting paired with someone you connect with but you need to make the girl feel like she wants to be your friend. If you guys have a good conversation and connect, she’s going to think you will be a good fit. So, make her feel good too! Maybe a compliment and ask her about herself too. People love talking about themselves so if you also show interest in her Also just a tip, you will probably be asked at every house, why did you decide to rush? Have a good answer for this, something that is meaningful and sincere. If you are being rushed by someone else who’s rushed as a sophomore, it might be a way you guys can relate to one another.