gpa requirements

this is very helpful!!!!
would it be better if i drop a class in order to get a better gpa then

It's a little too late to drop a class, sweet pea. :(
BUT! If you're going into rush as a sophomore/junior and you drop a class before the "drop date" or before you're officially failing (if you're failing the class, when you drop it failing grade stays), then go for it! Just make sure you have enough hours to be considered a full time student.
If it's fall semester and you're going into rush, we don't look at those grades yet. By the time the sorority gets your fall semester grades, you'll already be in the sorority. I really don't know what you're asking but I hope I gave you an idea of what to do

no, your best bet would be to get to know girls in the sophomore class (since that will be the pledge class that rushes the most and who will be picking looking for littles) especially from your hometown. Don't force it because this will only come back to bite you if you don't actually fit in with them, be yourself and ask these girls questions about classes, pre-rush, and if they ask you to go out with them or something do it. this is how you will know where you will be at home and a girl will genuinely do everything possible to get you invited back to every round. in some cases girls will go to the rush chair and be like look this is her case, awesome girl but not so awesome grades but she is right for our chapter and the rush chair will take a look and decide if she agrees and will fight for her as well. It's tough and there is still no guarantee but never give up if you really want it and remember things happen for a reason!

If you have a 2.9 gpa, with or without connections, you can plan on being cut from 5 to 6 houses right off the bat. Will you receive a bid, more than likely yes, but you will need to keep your options open and know your choices will be limited.