+FratRush101 do you have to do everything the brothers want you to do while pledging, or can you choose not to do something if it makes you feel uncomfortable. I guess that's a better way of asking it.
+Dante McKenna Definitely be social. If you can't win em' over with your grades, make sure they remember interacting with you. And, point out any of your HS accomplishments: varsity sports, club involvement, etc.
Allen Edmonds strands, they're like $200 if you get them refurbished from Nordstroms Rack ($320 normally?) they are expensive but very good quality, will literally last 10 years
For sure ppl who are very succesful do not force themselves to fit in an choking environment. Probably have things more important to do than trying to impress someone who they don't know or care at all.
Perhaps success people study their environment, competitors, and enemies to a degree in which allows them to exploit every situation to their benefit - some motives hidden, and some not.